2018 Partners Symposium: In Photos

Last month, nearly 70 Partners in Conservation from across the country came together for a day of learning and discussion with WWF experts and leaders as part of our 5th annual Partners Symposium in Washington, DC.

This slideshow features photos of a few highlights from the event. We hope you will be able to join your fellow Partners for the next Partners Symposium to share ideas that will help WWF create and implement projects that chart a sustainable way forward for nature and people.

  • Carter Roberts and Nik Sekhran

    Throughout the day, Partners heard from a number of WWF leaders and experts, including (pictured L-R above) Carter Roberts, WWF President and CEO, and were introduced to Nik Sekhran, WWF’s new Chief Conservation Officer. (Keith Arnold/WWF)

  • Genevieve Maricle

    Genevieve Maricle, from WWF's Global Climate and Energy Practice, spoke about how we have mobilized millions in support of climate action through the We Are Still In coalition—and the role the coalition will play in the upcoming Global Climate Action Summit, which will take place this September in San Francisco, CA. (Keith Arnold/WWF)

  • 2018 Partners Symposium Q&A

    Throughout the day, Partners engaged in great discussions with WWF staff experts about WWF's conservation goals and how we are working to achieve them. They also enjoyed opportunities to get to know one another. (Keith Arnold/WWF)

  • Power of the Panda with Sara Thomas, Bex Young, Jon Cass & Jenna Bonello

    Partners heard how "the panda"—our internationally recognized brand—inspires millions to follow, fundraise for, speak about, and advocate on behalf of WWF. Pictured from left to right are Sara Thomas, Director, Activism and Outreach; Bex Young, Manager, Digital Engagement; Jon Cass, Manager, Peer to Peer Fundraising; and Jenna Bonello, Manager, Celebrity & Entertainment Relations. (Keith Arnold/WWF)

  • Chris Holz discusses Earth For Life

    Chris Holtz, Vice President, Earth for Life, told the story of WWF’s Earth for Life initiative, which has permanently protected millions of acres of wildlife habitat in places like Brazil and Bhutan. We will soon expand this proven solution to critical habitat in Colombia and Peru, and are working to take this initiative to scale around the world. (Keith Arnold/WWF)

  • 2018 Partners Symposium Dinner

    The day wrapped up with a dinner in the WWF building atrium, featuring a keynote presentation from Chief Operating Officer Marcia Marsh and remarks from Julie Miller, Senior Vice President for Development (pictured above). (Anna Tummarello/WWF)