Presentation: Nature-Based Solutions in the Fight Against Climate Change

San Francisco Public Library

Discover the latest efforts in nature conservation and biodiversity preservation in this panel discussion from San Francisco Public Library and the SF Environment Department. Secretary Wade Crowfoot (California Natural Resources Agency) will open the discussion by presenting California’s groundbreaking work on nature conservation. He will explore the State’s critical partnerships with American Indian Tribes, the creative ways that California is achieving climate and biodiversity goals and how California’s leadership is being recognized by the UN Climate and Biodiversity Conferences.

Following his comments, the Secretary will moderate a panel discussion with local conservation and environmental justice leaders regarding nature connection and biodiversity work in San Francisco. Tyrone Jue, Director of the SF Environment Department, will make closing remarks.

Panelists include: Dr. Hollis Pierce-Jenkins (Executive Director, Literacy for Environmental Justice), Jean Fraser (CEO, Presidio Trust), Sara Moncada (Director of Native Ecology, Association of Ramaytush Ohlone) and Scott Sampson (Executive Director, California Academy of Sciences).

Presented by San Francisco Public Library

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