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Jane Goodall Confirms Participation in WILD9

You won’t want to miss WILD9 for many reasons -and the list just got a bit longer! World-renowned primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, will make a long-awaited public appearance in Mexico at WILD9, the 9th World Wilderness Congress, in Mérida, Yucatán, 6-13 November 2009. Dr. Goodall will deliver a keynote address on 6 November, the opening day of WILD9. On Sunday morning, 8 November, she will also personally lead a special workshop on Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, the Jane Goodall Institute’s global environmental and humanitarian youth program, for all WILD9 delegates who wish to attend.

“Hosting Dr. Goodall in Merida is a huge honor for The WILD Foundation and Unidos para la Conservacion, the co-hosting organizations of WILD9,” comments Jaime Rojo Executive Director for WILD9. “Dr. Goodall’s presentation and workshop add a hands-on perspective to our already rich conservation agenda.”  Read more about Dr. Goodall’s WILD9 appearance >

Getting excited to see Dr. Goodall and other leading WILD9 presentations? Register today for WILD9 and receive our special Early Bird Discount rate! Early Bird Registration is extended until 31 July and our upgraded online registration system is open and ready for you. You can register using credit card, purchase order, check or wire transfer.

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