Meeting

Adapting to Climate Change

Thursday, November 7, 2019

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Speakers

Glenn T. Prickett

Founder and Principal, Rock Creek Strategies, LLC; Former Chief External Affairs Officer, Nature Conservancy

Kristin Rechberger

Chief Executive Officer, Dynamic Planet

Presider

Genevieve E. Maricle

Global Strategic Opportunities Manager, World Wildlife Fund

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