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WASHINGTON WELCOME FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICE

The launch of SCB's Executive Office in the Washington, D.C. area is a significant step toward incorporating conservation science into international and U.S. policy making, agency funding, and decision-making--a component of SCB's mission and vision. To celebrate the establishment of the Executive Office, The United Nations Foundation and co-sponsors hosted a "Welcome to Washington, D.C." reception at Conservation International on 12 June 2002.

Many top scientists and policy advisors gathered for the evening, which included catered food and drink, several notable speakers, and the opportunity for SCB staff to meet members of the environmental community who are located in the Washington, D.C. area.

Speakers included SCB's Executive Director Alan Thornhill, who delivered a message from President Mac Hunter as well as his own comments. The audience also was addressed by SCB Board member Gustavo Fonseca; Tom Lovejoy, President of the Heinz Center for Science, Economics, and the Environment; Conservation International President Russell Mittermeier; and UN Foundation Vice President Melinda Kimbel.

The reception was co-sponsored by the American Institute of Biological Sciences, Conservation International, The Nature Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Society, Wildlife Conservation Society, World Resources Institute, and World Wildlife Fund.

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