Symposium

Title: Funding for Biodiversity Conservation

Organizer: Michael Fischer, the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity, Peter Saundry, National Council for Science and the Environment

Speakers:
Moderator: Michael Fischer, Executive Director, Consultative Group on Biological Diversity      
Kenneth Wilson, Executive Director, The Christensen Fund (PowerPoint)
Jeff Lerner, Program Officer, Habitat Conservation Environment Program, The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Adrian Forsyth, Blue Moon Fund
Christopher Holtz, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Luis Solorzano, Lead for Andes-Amazon Initiative, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

Summary:
The private philanthropic community has provided critical funding for biodiversity science and conservation around the world. The interests of the funders, generally developed in partnership with the scientific and conservation communities, have helped to shape the priorities of the field. There is an increased need for biodiversity funding in the face of rapid climate disruption and other global changes. Leading members of the philanthropic community committed to conserving and restoring biodiversity will discuss the priorities of their foundations, the programs they’re supporting, and address future needs and opportunities in the field.