In this episode, Sean speaks with Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist at Esri, about our landmark collaboration on the Map of Biodiversity Importance and the important role of open data for scientific advancement. Tune in to learn about Dr. Wright’s professional journey from deep sea exploration to her leading role on the forefront of GIS innovation, and how biodiversity conservation falls into Esri’s vision for the future.
In this new episode of Conservation Conversations, Sean speaks with Wes Knapp, Chief Botanist at NatureServe, and Anne Frances about a new report that finds plants are going extinct faster than we realized. Listen as they share the challenges of assessing the extinction status of rare plants across jurisdictional lines, and how collaboration and small-scale conservation can prevent more extinctions in the future.
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During this second episode of Conservation Conversations, Sean talks to Lucas Joppa, Microsoft’s Chief Environmental Officer. Together, they discuss the intersection of technology and modern conservation practices. Listen as they reveal the unique career paths that lead them to where they are today, how artificial intelligence will play a role in protecting species and ecosystems, and what the future holds for those interested in the convergence of data, science, and biodiversity conservation.
In the first episode of Conservation Conversations with Sean O'Brien, Sean speaks with Dr. Thomas Lovejoy, a Senior Fellow at the United Nations Foundation who is often called “the Godfather of Biodiversity” for introducing the term biological diversity to the scientific community in the year 1980. From the amazing biodiversity of the Amazon, to the connection between the environment and social movements, Sean and Tom cover a wide variety of topics in this first interview.
2019 was an exciting year for NatureServe and the Network. From developing a series of innovative and dynamic maps, to forging partnerships with the some of the world's leading technology companies, and innovating software solutions, the NatureServe team has been hard at work to increase our capacity to provide the reliable biodiversity information our partners, governments, and concerned citizens depend on.
2018 was a year of growth and change for NatureServe and the network. NatureServe welcomed a new CEO and Board Chair, as well as eight new member programs in the Latin America and Caribbean network. Regional heritage conferences across the U.S. strengthened communication and collaboration among network programs, including members from Canada.
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