Dr. Md Farhadur Rahman is an Assistant Professor at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU) in Bangladesh, with expertise in forestry, GIS, remote sensing, and forest ecology. He earned his B.Sc. in Forestry from the University of Chittagong and pursued both his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Agriculture at Kyoto University, Japan. Dr. Rahman’s work focuses on utilizing machine learning techniques, alongside high-resolution satellite imagery and Lidar data, to examine the impacts of natural and anthropogenic disturbances on forest ecosystems. As a project researcher at Kyoto University, he contributed to the "Digital Biosphere Project," which aims to integrate genomic, ecological, and trait-based data to optimize forest functions. His recent scholarly contributions address forest conservation, sustainable management practices, and the effects of land-use changes, with a specific focus on deforestation and forest fragmentation within Bangladesh.

Dr. Zubaria Andlib is a seasoned policy economist and academic with more than ten years of experience across research, academia, and industry. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science, and Technology (FUUAST) in Islamabad, Pakistan. Dr. Andlib earned her Ph.D. in Economics from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Lancaster University, UK. She has collaborated with prominent national and international think tanks and served as a consultant for the World Bank. With over thirty research papers published in prestigious journals, she also holds the role of associate editor for Humanities Social Sciences and Communications. Her research interests include renewable energy, environmental economics, labor market dynamics, and the effects of environmental issues like smog on agricultural productivity. Dr. Andlib is a frequent presenter at global conferences and policy-oriented workshops, sharing insights from her extensive work.

Mr. Iruviman Virajith Kuruppu is an academic and researcher at Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, focusing on agro-biodiversity and agro-food value chain development. He completed an MBA at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and holds a B.Sc. in Agribusiness Management from Wayamba University. With over six years of experience, Mr. Kuruppu has played a key role in national and international projects aimed at enhancing Sri Lanka's agribusiness sector. His notable contributions include work on improving the sustainability and efficiency of fisheries in local reservoirs and conducting food flow analyses for critical commodities, with support from ACIAR and FAO. His research explores topics such as human-wildlife interactions, ecosystem services, and the importance of agro-biodiversity in advancing sustainable farming practices, as reflected in his numerous publications in international journals and conferences.

Mrs. Kaluthanthiri Patabendi Sepali Darshika De Silva serves as an Assistant Director for Natural Resources Management at Sri Lanka's Ministry of Environment. She holds a BA in Geography and an MSc in Natural Resources Management from the University of Peradeniya, as well as an MSc in Energy and Environment Policy from Korea University. With her extensive knowledge in environmental policy and resource management, Mrs. De Silva plays a key role in addressing policy gaps and overseeing environmental conservation projects. She is an active member of the Ministry's policy analysis team and has hands-on experience in preparing project proposals for funding through the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Additionally, she has contributed to donor-supported environmental initiatives and authored a policy analysis focusing on the challenges and potential of solar energy applications in Sri Lanka.