The Zeitz Foundation for Intercultural Ecosphere Safety

The Zeitz Foundation Appoints Dr. Holly Dublin as Specialist for Conservation

London, September 29th – The Zeitz Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Holly Dublin as Conservation Specialist.

Dr. Holly Dublin has spent the past three decades as an active conservation practitioner - linking the inherent values of biodiversity to human livelihoods and well-being. For many years Holly served as a Senior Conservation Adviser to WWF and then IUCN. She is presently a Senior Conservationist with the Wildlife Conservation Society, an Adviser to IUCN on Sustainable Use and Human-Wildlife Interactions and the Chair of the African Elephant Specialist Group.

"The challenges for a sustainable future have never been greater and we are at growing risk of losing much of the natural and culture diversity we most value around the world. Innovative approaches, novel partnerships and inspirational ways of communicating hold new opportunities for reversing this escalating trend. As a new player on the block, the Zeitz Foundation can bring fresh energy, enthusiasm and ideas and build powerful, positive synergies."

Holly joins an esteemed group of supporters including:

• Ambassador for Commerce: François-Henri Pinault

• Ambassador for Conservation: Stephen Hopkins

• Ambassador for Culture (Sport): Usain Bolt

• Ambassador for Community: Gregory David Roberts

• Specialist for Culture (Art): Mark Coetzee

• Specialist for Culture (Sport): Colin Jackson

• Specialist for Community: Auret van Heerden