Global Conservation Discussion
Contact:
Brandon MacGillis, 202-887-8830
Jamie Shor and Holly Cowan, (202) 339-9598
Lunch with Oscar nominated actor Don Cheadle and legendary scientist Dr. Jane Goodall to discuss protecting species and ecosystems around the world
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, May 20 at noon the Alliance for Global Conservation will host a lunch time briefing with actor Don Cheadle, Dr. Jane Goodall, Representative Russ Carnahan (D-MO) and Representative Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) about the rapid loss of species and ecosystems around the world. The focus of this lunch will be the recently introduced the Global Conservation Act of 2010, H.R. 4959, a bill that 
places the full strategic and diplomatic resources of the U.S. government behind efforts to address extinction and natural resource depletion worldwide.
The destruction of natural areas, like rainforests and coral reefs, comes at a tremendous cost. Research by the World Resources Institute has found that medicines derived from natural sources, including 10 of the world’s 25 top-selling drugs, have a market value of US$75-$150 billion per year.
WHO:
– Don Cheadle, Oscar-nominated Actor
– Dr. Jane Goodall, UN Messenger of Peace; Founder, Jane Goodall Institute
– The Honorable Russ Carnahan (D-MO)
– The Honorable Jeff Fortenberry (R- NE)
– Jeff Wise, director of the Alliance for Global Conservation and the Pew Environment Group’s Global Conservation Initiative, moderator
WHAT:
Briefing on the importance of protecting species and ecosystems around the world. Lunch will be served.
WHERE:
2200 Rayburn House Office Building
WHEN:
Thursday, May 20 at Noon
