Conservation International and Arizona State University (ASU) are working together to protect nature, and train the next generation of conservation leaders.
Conservation International CEO M. Sanjayan explains the importance of the partnership between Arizona State University and CI. To learn more, please visit: conservation.org/asu
M. Sanjayan, Conservation International's CEO, on why we're thrilled about this partnership with the country's most innovative university.
Too often, there is no collaboration between researchers and practitioners — meaning valuable research doesn’t inform and impact real-world efforts. Together, Conservation International and ASU are working to change this, collaboratively researching critical environment issues to drive progress on a global scale.
Partnering to drive new research
ASU and Conservation International began partnering in September 2016 with the hire of six ASU-Conservation International Professors of Practice to drive collaborative research and education on global conservation. The partnership has since evolved to align with the ASU Global Future Laboratory. This renewed partnership will focus research on two initial areas:
Scientists will explore the link between nature-based solutions and engineering solutions to mitigate carbon.
A collaborative research and education agenda focused on conserving global marine resources.
ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.
A group of Conservation International research professors and fellows will bring their conservation expertise to ASU's world-class university system, providing a platform for collaborative research and exploration between the two institutions. These scientists will conduct research on how natural climate solutions, combined with engineering solutions, can mitigate carbon from the atmosphere to combat the climate crisis. The team will also explore new research and solutions for conserving marine resources on a global scale. As part of partnership, each scientist will lecture at ASU throughout their tenure on critical conservation topics to train the next generation of conservation leaders.
Professors of practice
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Chief Executive Officer
Dr. M. Sanjayan is a conservation scientist and chief executive officer of Conservation International, an organization working primarily in the Global South to secure nature for humanity.
Vice President, Global Solutions, Moore Center for Science
Dr. Dave Hole’s research focuses on understanding the role that ecosystems — and the biodiversity that underpins them — play in supporting sustainable development.
John N. (“Jack”) Kittinger, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Center for Sustainable Lands and Waters
As the senior vice president for Conservation International's Center for Sustainable Lands and Waters, Dr. Kittinger works to transform production to regenerative practices — developing new economic models for farming, fishing and fashion.
Stories from our professors of practice
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Former ASU-CI Professor of Practice and current ASU-CI Research Professor Jack Kittinger speaks to the importance of conservation.
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Researchers explore future of Alto Mayo, Peru
In May 2019, ASU faculty and students partnered with Conservation International Peru to explore conservation approaches with local stakeholders.
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CI partners with ASU's Decision Theater on...
In December 2018, ASU Decision Theater and Conservation International collaborated on a decision tool designed to help decision-makers understand the costs and benefits associated with land degradation policy interventions.
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ASU student leaves the classroom with...
In August 2018, an ASU student worked on the ground with Conservation International Peru.
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ASU, Conservation International team up to...
The original announcement of the ASU-CI Professor of Practice program in March 2017.
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