Partners Symposium 2017
Last month, nearly 40 Partners in Conservation from across the country came together for two days of learning and discussion with WWF experts and leaders as part of our fourth annual Partners Symposium in Washington, DC.
This year’s Symposium was connected to WWF’s inaugural Lobby Day, and the Partners community demonstrated what a powerful, engaged group it is with Partners making up nearly two thirds of our advocates on the Hill. 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 advance our conservation agenda and inspire others to take action.
The fourth annual Partners Symposium kicked-off with a full morning of Partners-only sessions focused on advocating for a sustainable future.
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Throughout the morning, Partners heard from a number of WWF leaders and experts, including (pictured L-R above) Leigh Henry, Senior Policy Advisor, Species Conservation & Advocacy; Will Gartshore, Senior Policy Officer, US Government Relations; and Ginette Hemley, Senior Vice President, Wildlife Conservation.
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During the day, Partners had numerous opportunities to ask questions about the issues we face in achieving our policy goals, and also had time to interact with WWF thought leaders. Above, Partners chat with Marty Spitzer, WWF’s Senior Director of Climate and Renewable Energy.
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On the second day, Partners braved snow-covered streets and headed to Capitol Hill to meet with government representatives and lobby in support of global conservation.
© WWF-US / Jon Cass
During Lobby Day, Partners met with their congressional representatives and staff to advocate for international conservation funding and shared their concerns and hopes on topics ranging from stopping wildlife trafficking to tackling climate change.
© WWF-US / Karine Aigner
The event wrapped up with a reception in the Senate Foreign Relations Hearing Room where Partners and activists mingled and discussed the highlights from the day.
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“You all make me immensely proud.” --Carter Roberts, WWF President and CEO, during his remarks at the event’s closing reception.
© WWF-US / Karine Aigner