Dr. David Cleary, director of agriculture at The Nature Conservancy, will be the keynote speaker Thursday for Bowling Green State University's fourth annual Latin America and Latino/a Studies Conference.
Cleary earned his doctorate from Oxford University in anthropology. At the Nature Conservancy, based in Arlington, Va., he oversees conservation strategies for Latin America and global efforts to achieve eco-sustainable food security.
Cleary's efforts have also focused on the protection of indigenous lands and minimizing the impact of agricultural expansion in Latin America.
His keynote talk, "Latin America and Globalization: What Are the Environmental Implications?" will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater (Room 206).
Cleary earned his doctorate from Oxford University in anthropology. At the Nature Conservancy, based in Arlington, Va., he oversees conservation strategies for Latin America and global efforts to achieve eco-sustainable food security.
Cleary's efforts have also focused on the protection of indigenous lands and minimizing the impact of agricultural expansion in Latin America.
His keynote talk, "Latin America and Globalization: What Are the Environmental Implications?" will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater (Room 206).
