Our team

‒ Head of the IUCN Food and Agricultural Systems Team ‒

Pascale Bonzom leads the development and delivery of a coherent and impactful programme of work on sustainable food and agricultural systems that generates knowledge, tools and approaches across the sector, from engagement with farmers through to global policy, that are integrated into IUCN programme delivery, and, by extension, proactively drive sectoral transformational processes.

She is a sustainable development practitioner with 20 years of experience leading projects and programmes at UNDP across 4 regions, at global, regional and country level. In the last decade she specialized in sustainable food and agricultural commodities systems development. Before UNDP, Pascale worked for 5 years as a business consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers, in London and New York. She has an engineering degree in Chemistry from Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Toulouse, and a PhD in Chemistry from the School of Pharmacy, University College London. 

‒ Programme Officer (Dialogue and Policy) ‒ 

Silvia Cardellino coordinates dialogue processes and policy influencing efforts to enhance coherent public policy and regulatory frameworks that support the transition to sustainable agriculture. This includes:  organizing inclusive multistakeholder dialogues bridging the agriculture and conservation sectors to build consensus on sustainability issues and action plans;  engaging and collaborating with IUCN Members;  and engaging in international policy fora to inform and influence policymaking.  Silvia also contributes to liaising and coordinating the work across national, regional, and global offices.  Additionally, Silvia oversees the team's communication strategy development and implementation. 

Before joining IUCN, Silvia spent seven years working as a project and portfolio manager, science communicator, and agricultural advisor in both the public and private sectors. She holds a Master’s degree in Plant Biotechnology from the University of Turin, Italy. 

‒ Young Professional (Events, Communication and Programme implementation support) ‒ 

 Camille Darbo plays a key supporting role in project coordination, administration, and communication. She assists senior programme staff with managing project tasks, facilitating stakeholder communication, and providing logistical and administrative support for meetings, workshops, and events. Her responsibilities include contributing to project implementation by reviewing deliverables, preparing presentations, supporting monitoring and evaluation activities, and assisting with procurement and partnership agreements. She is in charge of communications, particularly the Food and Agricultural Systems newsletter and LinkedIn page. Additionally, she organises events and policy engagement activities, ensuring smooth coordination and follow-up. She supports IUCN’s participation in policy fora and member engagement, handling logistical tasks such as travel arrangements and technical support for events.

Before joining IUCN, Camille worked with the CITES Secretariat, the International Telecommunication Union and various NGOs on projects related to environmental education, green infrastructures, desertification, and women's empowerment. She holds a Master’s degree in International Development, Environment, and Sustainability from the Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID), as well as a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from King’s College London.   

‒ Young Professional (Forest and Farm Facility) - Food and Agricultural Systems ‒

Clara Gentili supports the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) programme, contributing to private sector and forest and farm producer organizations engagement to strengthen climate-resilient landscapes and improved livelihoods. Her work includes providing technical and administrative support, collaborating with regional and global Forest and Farm Producer Organizations, and assisting in project implementation and communication strategies. She also coordinates feedback from regional and global organizations and facilitates communication among farmers, representatives, and other members, including at key international policy dialogues.

Before joining IUCN, Clara gained experience in project management and forestry, working with international organizations to implement nature-based solutions for more sustainable and resilient food systems and urban environments. She holds a Master’s degree in Global Studies with a specialization in sustainable development and societies, and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations with a minor in Linguistics.

‒ Programme Officer (Knowledge and Learning) ‒

Simon Julien coordinates the development of knowledge products, metrics, tools and frameworks relating to sustainable agriculture, and designs accompanying capacity-building activities. This includes: working with other teams to adapt IUCN’s existing metrics, frameworks and tools – such as the Global Standard to Nature-based Solutions, the Red List of Species, the Global Ecosystem Typology, the Contribution for Nature Platform, etc. – to the specificities of agriculture, as well as developing entirely new ones – such as the Land Health Monitoring Framework – to focus specifically on agricultural landscapes; supporting the production of reports covering agricultural topics from different angles, and reviewing them; designing workshops and courses that reconcile agricultural and biodiversity protection priorities.

Before joining IUCN, he worked in various NGOs, in academia and as a consultant. He holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences with a specialization in Biodiversity, Ecosystems and Society from the University of Geneva, and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Sciences with a minor in Historical and Social Sciences from the University of Lausanne. 

‒ Programme Officer (Agribusiness Supply Chain) ‒

Daniel Kieling joined IUCN as the Programme Officer for Agribusiness Supply Chain within the Food and Agricultural Systems division. In this role, Mr. Kieling focuses on integrating sustainability into global agribusiness supply chains by engaging with the private sector to promote regenerative agriculture practices. He also prioritizes the involvement of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, ensuring that their knowledge and needs are integral to advancing sustainable land management. Daniel coordinates projects and builds strategic partnerships to align these efforts with IUCN's mission. 

With over 15 years of experience as a senior biodiversity specialist, Daniel brings a strong background in biodiversity conservation and sustainable practices. He holds a master’s degree in sustainable development with a focus on environmental economics, complemented by extensive fieldwork as a biologist. He has worked in more than 15 countries, where he has developed and implemented projects aimed at promoting sustainability. Mr. Kieling has previously worked with organizations such as the Intergovernmental Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), Conservation International, Conservation Strategy Fund, GIZ, Biotope, and the French Foundation for the Research of Biodiversity (FRB).

‒  Senior Programme Coordinator, Agriculture Supply Chains ‒ 

Elena Mendoza Barajas joined IUCN 2 years ago. She is responsible for building and delivering a programme of work of 2 of IUCNs business lines on Agriculture: (1) engagement and action with farmer organisations and Indigenous Peoples groups (FFPOs), and (2) transforming multinational supply chain at company level and in productive landscapes. 

‒ Temporary Officer (Project implementation support and Private Sector Engagement) ‒

Alfredo Nuño Infante orchestrates and directs initiatives that enhance sustainable agricultural practices and promote resilient value chains, primarily in the coffee and cacao sectors. His work involves coordinating multi-stakeholder dialogues that bridge the gaps between agriculture and conservation to forge actionable consensus on sustainability issues. At IUCN, Alfredo contributes to the Regen10 and FFF projects, leveraging his extensive background to engage with private sector entities and influence international policy forums.

Prior to joining IUCN, Alfredo led the Farmer Support Centers at Starbucks, overseeing projects that positively impacted over 200,000 farmers across nine countries. His career spans over 20 years, focusing on public-private partnerships, climate-smart agriculture, and corporate ESG strategies aimed at driving significant sustainable change.
Alfredo is also an avid traveler and passionate photographer, enjoying life’s adventures with his two sons and two Basenji dogs. His expertise and commitment are invaluable to advancing IUCN’s sustainability initiatives.

‒ Temporary Programme Officer (Agriculture NbS and Policy Advocacy) ‒

Orsolya Nyárai contributes to activities both connected to knowledge products and policy advocacy with the aim to advance the uptake of sustainable farming practices, the integration of Nature-based Solutions in agriculture and to support the implementation of various projects in the team`s portfolio. She provides support to IUCN’s engagement and participation in policy fora and dialogue processes and provides technical advice and inputs to the development of publications, tools and knowledge products with respect to agriculture NbS and soils.

Before joining the FAS team of IUCN, Orsi worked for five years as agricultural policy officer at a regional environmental NGO in Hungary and for 6 months, she supported IUCN’s NbS Management Hub. She holds an MSc degree in Environment Management and Policy from Lund University (Sweden) and MA degrees in English and Communications from Pázmány Péter Catholic University (Hungary).