House Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Nature in Crisis: Biodiversity Loss and its Causes

2318 Rayburn
Tue, 04 Jun 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Opening Statement:
  • Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX)
Witnesses:
  • Sir Robert Watson, Past Chair, Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
  • Dr. Kate Brauman, Coordinating Lead Author, IPBES Global Assessment; Lead Scientist, Global Water Initiative, University of Minnesota, Institute on the Environment
  • Dr. James Porter, Josiah Meigs Professor of Ecology, Emeritus, Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia
  • Jeff Goodwin, Conservation Stewardship Lead & Agricultural Consultant, Noble Research Institute
  • Dr. Steven Monfort, Director of the Smithsonian National Zoo and Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute