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The 20th anniversary edition
March 14 & 15, 2025
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Thomas UTHAYAKUMAR

Thomas UTHAYAKUMAR

Director of "Agriculture & Food, Mobility, and Biodiversity Programs" at the Foundation for Nature and Mankind (FNH).

Thomas Uthayakumar is a trained agronomist and a specialist in the sustainability challenges of food systems. He has notably worked on the socio-economic issues of agroecology and combating imported deforestation. Upon joining the Foundation for Nature and Mankind (FNH), he now leads the Agriculture & Food, Mobility, and Biodiversity Programs and coordinates advocacy efforts. His expertise has been shaped through his work in research, international institutions, and NGOs.

Speaks on the theme

Taking care of our resources: the new luxury

Pierre-Alexandre BAPST , Chief Sustainability Officer- Hermès

Raphaël GASTEBOIS , Chief Architect and Urban Planner of the State, In charge of architectural conservation of the Palace of Versailles, World Heritage Referent, Palace of Versailles

Géraud GUIBERT , President of La Fabrique Écologique

Lydie LESCARMONTIER , Glaciologist and author

Audrey PEGURET , Chief Sustainability Officer & Transformation at the Hôtel Ritz

Sandrine SOMMER , Chief Sustainability Officer of Moët Hennessy

Thomas UTHAYAKUMAR , Director of "Agriculture & Food, Mobility, and Biodiversity Programs" at the Foundation for Nature and Mankind (FNH).

Moderation: Alexandre KOUCHNER, Political analyst and journalist

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