Dr. Gary Thompson
Dean, School of Sustainable Development
Dr. Thompson has been involved in the mining and mineral exploration industry undertaking applied research in the Newfoundland and Labrador for the past 13 years.
Gary has 25 years of national and international research experience, has published in respected international journals and is a registered professional geoscientist. He works extensively with all sectors of the mineral industry in Newfoundland and Labrador including industry partners, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Mines and Energy Branch, and Memorial University. And currently is leading a 3-year project with Anaconda Mining and Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation.
Prof. Mark L. Berlin
Professor of Practice MGU
Prof. Berlin a distinguished legal scholar, public policy expert, and academic with extensive experience in international law, human rights, and justice sector reform.
He has served as Professor of Practice at McGill University and taught for many years at the University of Ottawa. Prof. Berlin has also held senior positions within the Government of Canada, contributing to criminal law policy, international legal cooperation, and justice sector development initiatives worldwide. His work has supported legal and institutional reforms in several countries. Widely respected for his dedication to social justice and legal education, he continues to contribute to international academic and policy discussions
DR. PRABHATH PATABENDI
Convener & Chair -SDGs2026
Dr. Patabendi the Convener of SDG2026 and has more than 30 years of experience in community development projects having worked in many UN agencies with multinational teams.
Dr. Patabendi has written a book on “How to Prepare for Disasters” after his involvement with the tsunami victims and invited as a resource person for IPCC Indigenous knowledge platforms. He is a global leader in promoting academic knowledge and has organized more than 150 international academic/scientific/professional conferences to his credit in different time zones. Dr. Patabendi is the Chief Editor of two scholarly Journals and Co-Founder of Unique Conferences Canada and the International Center for Research & Development and Hon. Adviser to many Non-Government organizations/ projects in developing countries.