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 Shannon Earle, Conservation International

"The Role of Education and Political Engagement in Protecting the Environment"

On January 31st, 2006 Ms. Shannon Earle, Manager, Conservation Education Program, Conservation International discussed the the role of political engagement in protecting the environment. Students from the Washington International School attended the interview and asked intriguing questions.

There are many plants and animals that are facing distinction and biodiversity is decreasing everywhere. How does CI prioritize where to work and which plants or animals to focus on in its campaigns? How does globalization influence these priorities

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Compare and contrast programs that you and CI have worked on in Latin America and West Africa. What were some successes and failures?

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Student Question: How do you convince community members in different countries to accept a Conservation International program?

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Do you think the global distribution of information made possible by the Internet and other new tools has affected those trying to preserve the environment?

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What are the linkages between economic development and environmental conservation? Has CI played a part in any of those issues?

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What is the role of the government, business, community members, schools and students in preserving the environment?

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Student Question:
Have governments put up barriers to the work done by Conservation International?

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Student Question:
Does CI work to help bring back wildlife in areas that are completely devastated?

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Student Question: How does Conservation International tackle big environmental problems, such as global warming?

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Audience Question: Where does Conservation International work around the world?

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