Bardha Kushutani

Bardha joined SAN in 2026 to develop strategic partnerships and mobilize philanthropic and private capital to scale regenerative agriculture and strengthen sustainable food systems.

Prior to joining SAN, she spent nearly ten years at the World Climate Foundation, where she led strategic partnerships across climate, nature, biodiversity, and sustainable finance. She conceived and grew the World Biodiversity Summit, a global platform bringing together leaders from business, finance, government, and civil society to advance nature-positive action.

Earlier in her career, Bardha worked with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX). She holds a BA in Political Science & Government from Monash University, and completed postgraduate studies in Public Policy at the University of Southern Denmark and Global Politics at Malmö University.