Conservation International Honors Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez with its Global Visionary Award
NEW YORK, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At its annual gala dinner, Conservation International today honored Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, and Lauren Sánchez, the Fund's vice chair, with its Global Visionary Award. The recognition highlights Bezos's and Sánchez's unwavering dedication to addressing the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss by preserving Earth's most critical ecosystems and supporting the local communities that safeguard them.
- Award recognizes Bezos Earth Fund's historic commitment to protecting nature, fighting climate change and supporting communities
NEW YORK, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At its annual gala dinner, Conservation International today honored Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, and Lauren Sánchez, the Fund's vice chair, with its Global Visionary Award. - Conservation International CEO Dr. M. Sanjayan presented the award, which was followed by a conversation between Conservation International Vice Chair Harrison Ford, Bezos and Sánchez.
- "Jeff and Lauren are making history, not just with the sum of their investment in nature but also the speed of it.
- The Bezos Earth Fund is not just supporting this global goal but actively advancing it through bold action and by fostering public and private partnerships.