New Paper Shows Invasive Species Removal is a Nature-Based Solution for Climate Resilience
Island Conservation and partners have published a new paper quantifying ecosystem resilience on restored islands!
Restoring islands for nature and people worldwide.
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April 24, 2023
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Island Conservation is pleased to announce the addition of John R. Childress to its Advisory Council. John is a leadership advisor to senior executive teams and author of the best-selling book, LEVERAGE: The CEO’s Guide to Corporate Culture, along with five other business and leadership books. He has served as a consultant to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations around the world. John also began his career as a marine ecologist with studies at Harvard University and the University of Hawaii.
As a member of the Advisory Council, John will provide guidance and advice to Island Conservation on its mission to eradicate invasive species and protect and restore island ecosystems. He will also help to develop strategies for engaging stakeholders and building partnerships to further the organization’s conservation efforts.
“We are thrilled to welcome John to our Advisory Council,” said Island Conservation CEO, Dr. Karen Poiani. “His expertise in leadership and organizational development will be invaluable as we work to protect and restore island ecosystems around the world.”
“I am honored to join the Island Conservation Advisory Council,” said John. “I look forward to working with the organization to help protect and restore island ecosystems and improve the wellbeing of island communities.”
About Island Conservation
Island Conservation is a global non-profit organization dedicated to preventing extinctions by removing invasive species and restoring island ecosystems. Since 1994, Island Conservation has worked with partners to remove threats from more than 600 islands, benefiting over 1,400 species. Island Conservation’s work is essential to protecting the world’s biodiversity and ensuring a healthy planet for future generations.
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