Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Symposium To Focus on Climate Impacts on Freshwater Ecosystems and Species
World Wildlife Fund will host “Securing Water for People and Nature in a Changing Climate” – the 2009 Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Symposium – on November 3-4, 2009, at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC; Available Via Live Webcast
Washington, DC (Vocus/PRWEB ) November 3, 2009 -- World Wildlife Fund (WWF) will host “Securing Water for People and Nature in a Changing Climate” – the 2009 Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Symposium – on November 3-4, 2009, at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC.
This year’s symposium will feature presentations from experts in the fields of water security, climate change and freshwater biodiversity. Admission to the symposium is free; the entire symposium is also available via live webcast.
The program will provide a state-of-the-science review of climate impacts on freshwater systems, challenges to freshwater ecosystem conservation, the role of adaptation in water management, and will provide a platform for the development of an adaptation-based “conservation agenda.”
WHEN: Tuesday – Wednesday, November 3-4, 2009, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, located at 10th Street and Constitution Ave., NW in Washington, D.C. 20560
WHO: Opening keynote will be delivered by Fred Pearce, journalist and author. Additional speakers include:
o LeRoy Poff, Colorado State University
o Daniel Shindler, University of Washington
o Rafik Hirji, World Bank
o Jim Jarvie, Mercy Corps
o Peter McCornick, Duke University
For more information, a list of speakers, agenda and details for registering to attend in person or via webcast: http://www.worldwildlife.org/science/fellowships/fuller/fuller-symposium-2009.html
This symposium is funded through the Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Fund, which honors Kathryn S. Fuller, the president and CEO of WWF from 1989 to 2005. The 2009 Science for Nature Symposium has been made possible with the generous support of HSBC-North America and The Coca-Cola Company.
About World Wildlife Fund:
WWF is the world’s largest conservation organization, working in 100 countries for nearly half a century. With the support of almost 5 million members worldwide, WWF is dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, stop the degradation of the environment and combat climate change. Visit www.worldwildlife.org to learn more.
Contact: Kerry Zobor, WWF
Office: (202)495-4509
Mobile: (202) 352-4997
kerry.zobor (at) wwfus.org
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