National Press Club Headquarters
Join us for an engaging evening with ABC News Correspondent Bob Woodruff to discuss the subjects of parks, wildlife, and indigenous community protection in land and marine environments.
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Reception begins at 6pm
Cocktails and Dinner
Panel Discussion begins at 7:30pm
Please RSVP at EVENTBRIGHT or:
Events@globalconservation.org or call +1.650.814.2045
529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045
About Bob Woodruff
ABC News
Bob Woodruff joined ABC News in 1996 and has since covered major stories around the world. In 2006, while reporting on security forces in Iraq, Woodruff was seriously injured by a roadside bomb that struck his vehicle. In 2008, Woodruff began hosting the weekly ABC News-produced “Focus Earth with Bob Woodruff” on the Planet Green television channel.
On Focus Earth, Woodruff covered the environmental news of the week, looking at subjects ranging from climate impact, environmental policy, political debate, world events, and how climate change affects religious and cultural views and issues.
At this Global Conservation event, Woodruff will be discussing parks, wildlife, and indigenous community protection in both land and marine environments.
Meet the MC
JESSICA GRAHAM
Advisory Board Global Conservation
Jessica Graham serves as the President of JG Global Advisory, LLC. She works with executive leadership to provide strategic planning, business development, and project management solutions for international organizations at the cross section of law enforcement and conservation.
As part of the former Presidential Task Force for Combating Wildlife Trafficking, Jessica coordinated and implemented USG efforts to strengthen law enforcement responses and develop capacity building and training across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Meet the Panelists
OLIVER FANKEM
Director of Central Africa Global Conservation
Oliver Fankem is a conservation biologist from Cameroon. Oliver’s dedication to conservation began in his childhood, when he spent most of his days exploring for “forest snacks” and fishing. He was in awe of the TV program “Splendeur Sauvage” and of videos from Jacques Cousteau’s marine expeditions.
He carried out work in the Republic of Benin, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone and Nigeria, taking part in wildlife censuses, anti-poaching patrols, community engagement, and more in various national parks.
JEFF MORGAN
Executive Director Global Conservation
Jeff is the founder of Global Conservation which is focused on saving our most important and endangered national parks in developing countries.
Combining Global Park Defense systems, Community and Marine Protection, Global Conservation has helped protect over 25 endangered national parks covering nearly 12 million acres of intact forests and wildlife habitats. His life goal is to help protect 100 of the most endangered national parks in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eurasia- both land and marine.
The Work of Global Conservation
Global Conservation is raising $100 Million over the next 10 years to protect over 100 of the most important and endangered national parks in developing countries. Combining Global Park Defense systems, Community and Marine Protection, Global Conservation has helped protect over 25 endangered national parks covering nearly 12 million acres of intact forests and wildlife habitats.