http://www.startoneconversation.org/ en-us Envisioning a Sustainable Future: A Conservation Symposia The Nature Conservancy The fall 2007 lecture series celebrated the 50th Anniversary of The Nature Conservancy in Illinois. In partnership with The University of Chicago Graham School of General Studies, The Conservancy presented a series of three symposia featuring scientific, academic and business leaders who shared their insights concerning the protection of the lands and waters around the world essential to our well-being. The fall 2007 lecture series celebrated the 50th Anniversary of The Nature Conservancy in Illinois. In partnership with The University of Chicago Graham School of General Studies, The Conservancy presented a series of three symposia featuring scientific, academic and business leaders who shared their insights concerning the protection of the lands and waters around the world essential to our well-being. Copyright 2008 The Nature Conservancy Shawn Yotter syotter@tnc.org No http://www.startoneconversation.org/podcast/the-future-of-conservation1#1 Since his initial observations of species extinction in the 1970s, Dr. Pimm, a conservation biologist, has become an expert in biodiversity and extinction, authoring more than 150 articles on the subject. Pimm’s current work focuses on why species become extinct, what can be done to prevent extinction and global patterns of habitat loss and extinction. His 2001 book The World According to Pimm, depicts global conservation hotspots. Stuart L. Pimm Since his initial observations of species extinction in the 1970s, Dr. Pimm, a conservation biologist, has become an expert in biodiversity and extinction, authoring more than 150 articles on the subject. Pimm’s current work focuses on why species become extinct, what can be done to prevent extinction and global patterns of habitat loss and extinction. His 2001 book The World According to Pimm, depicts global conservation hotspots. http://www.startoneconversation.org/assets/files/podcasts/lecture-3/lecture-3-pimm.mp3 http://www.startoneconversation.org/podcast/the-future-of-conservation1#2 Dr. Richard “Rip” Sparks directed the Illinois Natural History Survey’s Large River Research Program on the Upper Mississippi River for 26 years, and currently serves as the Director of Research for the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center. Through his work, he conducts research on topics such as restoration alternatives for large floodplain rivers. He also serves on The Nature Conservancy’s Science Advisory Committee and several committees for the U.S. National Research Council on American Rivers. Richard E. Sparks Dr. Richard “Rip” Sparks directed the Illinois Natural History Survey’s Large River Research Program on the Upper Mississippi River for 26 years, and currently serves as the Director of Research for the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center. Through his work, he conducts research on topics such as restoration alternatives for large floodplain rivers. He also serves on The Nature Conservancy’s Science Advisory Committee and several committees for the U.S. National Research Council on American Rivers. http://www.startoneconversation.org/assets/files/podcasts/lecture-3/lecture-3-sparks.mp3 http://www.startoneconversation.org/podcast/the-future-of-conservation1#3 Based in Montana, Sanjayan plays many roles as Lead Scientist for The Nature Conservancy, from donor outreach to ensuring the organization manages through emerging conservation trends identified by the global scientific and conservation communities. Sanjayan’s work focuses on the intersection of conservation and humanitarianism, as he tries to interpret the complex relationship between conservation and alleviating poverty. M. Sanjayan, Ph.D. Based in Montana, Sanjayan plays many roles as Lead Scientist for The Nature Conservancy, from donor outreach to ensuring the organization manages through emerging conservation trends identified by the global scientific and conservation communities. Sanjayan’s work focuses on the intersection of conservation and humanitarianism, as he tries to interpret the complex relationship between conservation and alleviating poverty. http://www.startoneconversation.org/assets/files/podcasts/lecture-3/lecture-3-sanjayan.mp3 http://www.startoneconversation.org/podcast/environmentally-sustainable-economic-growth1#1 Dr. Smith, a recognized researcher in environmental economics, is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a fellow of both the Association of Environmental and Resource Economics and the American Agricultural Economics Association. His research interests include agriculture and natural resource economics. V. Kerry Smith Dr. Smith, a recognized researcher in environmental economics, is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a fellow of both the Association of Environmental and Resource Economics and the American Agricultural Economics Association. His research interests include agriculture and natural resource economics. http://www.startoneconversation.org/assets/files/podcasts/lecture-2/lecture-2-smith.mp3 http://www.startoneconversation.org/podcast/environmentally-sustainable-economic-growth1#2 Dr. Daily is working to develop a scientific basis for making conservation profitable. In 2002, she co-authored the book The New Economy of Nature, which examines the economic value of natural systems, and how protecting those systems might reap profits. Gretchen Daily, Ph.D. Dr. Daily is working to develop a scientific basis for making conservation profitable. In 2002, she co-authored the book The New Economy of Nature, which examines the economic value of natural systems, and how protecting those systems might reap profits. http://www.startoneconversation.org/assets/files/podcasts/lecture-2/lecture-2-daily.mp3 http://www.startoneconversation.org/podcast/environmentally-sustainable-economic-growth1#3 Dr. Brookshire conducts research related to public policy in natural resource, natural hazard and environmental economics. He has served on numerous boards and panels, including the Board of Directors of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. David Brookshire Dr. Brookshire conducts research related to public policy in natural resource, natural hazard and environmental economics. He has served on numerous boards and panels, including the Board of Directors of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. http://www.startoneconversation.org/assets/files/podcasts/lecture-2/lecture-2-brookshire.mp3 http://www.startoneconversation.org/podcast/our-future-on-a-warming-planet1#1 Dr. Overpeck specializes in climate dynamics, paleoclimatology, climate and ecosystem interaction, and climate assessment and decision-support. A Guggenheim Fellow, Dr. Overpeck is currently investigating paleoenvironmental perspectives on the future. Jonathan T. Overpeck Dr. Overpeck specializes in climate dynamics, paleoclimatology, climate and ecosystem interaction, and climate assessment and decision-support. A Guggenheim Fellow, Dr. Overpeck is currently investigating paleoenvironmental perspectives on the future. http://www.startoneconversation.org/assets/files/podcasts/lecture-1/lecture-1-overpeck.mp3 http://www.startoneconversation.org/podcast/our-future-on-a-warming-planet1#2 Dr. Pacala researched the interplay between community and ecosystem-level processes, and the interactions between the global biosphere and climate. As Director of the Carbon Modeling Consortium, Dr. Pacala leads a group of ecologists, physical and biological oceanographers, and atmospheric scientists who investigate issues ranging from the effects of global vegetation on climate to the large-scale measurement of natural and anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Stephen W. Pacala Dr. Pacala researched the interplay between community and ecosystem-level processes, and the interactions between the global biosphere and climate. As Director of the Carbon Modeling Consortium, Dr. Pacala leads a group of ecologists, physical and biological oceanographers, and atmospheric scientists who investigate issues ranging from the effects of global vegetation on climate to the large-scale measurement of natural and anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. http://www.startoneconversation.org/assets/files/podcasts/lecture-1/lecture-1-pacala.mp3