Online Event: Book Talk: The Nature of Nature
The event will be webcast live from this page.
Please join us for an urgent conversation with Dr. Enric Sala, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence and leading ocean conservationalist to discuss his acclaimed new book on the links between environmental conservation and human security and prosperity. Dr. Sala's book has recieved praise from E.O. Wilson, Jane Goodall, Prince Charles, and Leonardo DiCaprio, among others. Sala's research provides a pathway to trillions more in global economic growth with improved living standards for all—as well as the necessary steps to avoid another global pandemic like Covid-19.
Enric Sala is a former university professor who saw himself writing the obituary of ocean life, and quit academia to become a full-time conservationist as National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence. He founded and leads Pristine Seas, a project that combines exploration, research, and media to inspire country leaders to protect the last wild places in the ocean. To date, Pristine Seas has helped to create 22 of the largest marine reserves on the planet, covering an area of 5.8 million square km.
He has earned numerous honors for his work, including 2008 World Economic Forum's Young Global Leader, 2013 Explorers Club Lowell Thomas Awarad, 2013 Environmental Media Association Hero Award, 2016 Russian Geographical Society Award, and 2018 Heinz Award in Public Policy. He is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Sala earned a B.S. in biology from the University of Barcelona and a Ph.D. in ecology from Aix-Marseille University, France.
This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
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