Dr. Benno Böer

Programme Specialist and Chief of Section - Natural Sciences, UNESCO New Delhi Office

Benno has significant international experience in the global environmental sciences and nature conservation, supported by a good knowledge of sustainable human living. He spearheaded professional activities in Africa, America, the Arab Region, Asia/Pacific and Europe. He currently focuses on Biosphere Reserve functioning with a special view to mangrove conservation, the plastic management, and the augmentation of people’s skills for climate resilience.

Henning Schwarze

Q4A Moderator

Henning is a geographer, consultant and producer in sustainability issues, with international experience in media, tourism and environmental concerns. As a keynote speaker and project developer, he is primarily active in Germany, East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific region.