Speakers

Dr. Mauro Galetti

Professor Mauro Galetti earned his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and is a faculty member at São Paulo State University (UNESP) and Director of the Research Center for Biodiversity and Climate Change (CBioClima). He is also an Courtesy Professor at the Harry Green Latin American and Caribbean Center at Florida International University. Professor Galetti’s research focuses on understanding how the loss of animal species or populations impacts ecological processes and the climate. With over 250 publications and more than 32,000 citations, Dr. Galetti is recognized as one of the most influential scientists in environmental sciences. He is also the author of the award-winning book *A Naturalist in the Anthropocene* (winner of the 2024 Jabuti Academic Prize), which explores the intersection between nature, conservation, and human impact on the planet.

Dr. Mauro Galetti

Professor Mauro Galetti earned his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and is a faculty member at São Paulo State University (UNESP) and Director of the Research Center for Biodiversity and Climate Change (CBioClima). He is also an Courtesy Professor at the Harry Green Latin American and Caribbean Center at Florida International University. Professor Galetti’s research focuses on understanding how the loss of animal species or populations impacts ecological processes and the climate. With over 250 publications and more than 32,000 citations, Dr. Galetti is recognized as one of the most influential scientists in environmental sciences. He is also the author of the award-winning book *A Naturalist in the Anthropocene* (winner of the 2024 Jabuti Academic Prize), which explores the intersection between nature, conservation, and human impact on the planet.
04 Nov

Life That Persists: Fauna and Resilience

The ancestral knowledge of Indigenous peoples, quilombola communities, and other traditional groups offers concrete pathways for conserving biodiversity and restoring balance between society and nature. This panel brings together voices from the forest, academia, public institutions, and the private sector to explore how these forms of knowledge can engage in dialogue with science and innovation—strengthening sustainable management practices, preserving cultural memory, and inspiring new ways of living in harmony with the Earth.

Climate Justice and Sociobiodiversity Stage 13:45 - 14:45