Dr. Perry first joined the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (then ERWDA) in 1999 as Head of Environmental Services, shaping core functions such as Environmental Permitting, GIS systems, and Protected Areas.
At the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi on October 13th, 2025, during the session “The State of Learning and 13WEEC 2026”, he delivered an inspiring message: nature is not just the focus of sustainability—it is the medium, the context, and the teacher.

Discover this vision in his compelling four-episode podcast series—watch, listen, and be inspired.