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Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands (CDF) has announced the selection of a new Executive Director. Gabriel López, PhD, will assume leadership of the organization from its current leader, Graham Watkins, PhD, effective January 1, 2009.
López is an anthropologist with 25 years of experience in sustainable development, conservation, education and poverty alleviation. He will continue with the reorganization process started by Watkins, in which CDF restructured its scientific research area, strengthened bonds with the community and local institutions in Galapagos, and consolidated its role as advisor to the Ecuadorian government, which is responsible for conservation of Galapagos./p>
López will leave his current post as Director of Global Strategies for IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature), in Gland, Switzerland, and formerly held leadership positions of The Ford Foundation, USA. CDF warmly welcomes López and looks forward to supporting his efforts to lead the organization./p>
You can read more details on the Charles Darwin Foundation website.
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