Emilie Barrucand – Anthropologist, Expert in Indigenous Wisdom & ESG Strategy | Speaker on Biodiversity, Resilience & Social Impact

Emilie Barrucand is a committed anthropologist, expert in environmental and social impact, and a global authority on indigenous peoples and local communities. With over 23 years of experience, she has led numerous projects across the Amazon, India, and Africa, living for months at a time in remote rainforest villages to co-create sustainable development solutions.

She advises international NGOs, indigenous organizations, development banks, and institutions such as the UN, French ministries, G20, and AFD. Emilie also supports responsible corporations and impact funds (such as Eurazéo and the Moringa Fund) in designing ESG strategies that are inclusive, regenerative, and respectful of cultural heritage and ecosystems.

She is the founder of the NGO Wayanga, which protects indigenous cultures and forests, and the French ambassador of BelieveEarth, a global movement for environmental protection and positive change.

A recipient of the French Senate’s « Conscience Prize », Emilie is also an author and speaker who connects ancestral wisdom with today’s urgent environmental and societal challenges. Her talks deliver deep insight, concrete tools, and inspiring narratives grounded in both field experience and scientific knowledge.

🏆 Notable Achievements

• 👣 23 years working with indigenous communities across Brazil, India, and Africa

• 🌳 Advisor to global funds and companies on ESG and climate impact strategies

• 📘 Author of « Guardians of the Forest », exploring the philosophy and happiness of Amazonian peoples

• 🏛 « Conscience Prize » winner, awarded at the French Senate

• 🏆 Named « French Woman of the Year for Sustainability » by Féminin Bio & Fondation LéaNature

• 🌍 Founder of the French NGO Wayanga

• 📺 Featured on France 2, France 5, TV5 Monde, and major podcasts like Métamorphose