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The United States has faced record-breaking temperatures, forest fires and droughts, putting a strain on river systems, public lands and water supplies. On Monday, Dec. 4 at 11:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for conversations with Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning and Connected Conservation Foundation executive director Sophie Maxwell about efforts to protect land and water systems amidst growing climate threats.

Tracy Stone-Manning

Director, Bureau of Land Management

Sophie Maxwell

Executive Director, Connected Conservation Foundation

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Conservation: Using Technology to Protect People and Planet

In a segment presented by Esri, Lana Wong sits down with Jack Dangermond, founder and president of Esri, and one of the most influential people in the field of geographic information system (GIS) technology – essential to addressing the existential threats of biodiversity loss and critical for conservation efforts across the globe. This segment will address the inextricable link between people and planet – and discuss how GIS technology is a unifying tool for well-informed and holistic conservation planning that can, literally, save the planet.

Jack Dangermond

Founder & President, Esri