GRASP Council Meeting Day Three

CONRAD SAVY

Conrad is the regional biodiversity lead for Africa, and a Sr Environmental Specialist, at the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group. He is a technical expert, manager, trainer and contributor on biodiversity conservation and development, informed by 22+ years field project experience in Africa, Asia and Latin America. A key strength has been his advanced practical knowledge of safeguards for biodiversity in the context of agribusiness, infrastructure, renewables, and mining projects. Conrad has been at the forefront of creating and applying best practice policies, guidance, tools, and research in this space. His work with private and public sector entities, development financiers, civil society organizations, communities, and academia has facilitated an ability to engage effectively with an extensive network of stakeholders at international and local level in order to deliver these outcomes. He has spearheaded the constructive partnership with IUCN Primate Specialist Group Section on Great Apes to facilitate expert advice on great apes is considered as early as possible in the project development process.