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Events: The Robert C. Barnard Environmental Lecture
The Robert C. Barnard Environmental Lecture provides
an annual forum for an outstanding speaker to address
current environmental issues. The lectureship is endowed
by the international law firm of Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen
& Hamilton to honor Mr. Barnard, who had been counsel
to the firm, for his contributions to environmental
and public health law and in recognition of his many
years of service as a member of the selection committee
for the fellowships at the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. Mr. Barnard believed strongly in the value of
bringing good science to bear on government decisionmaking.
Bellow you will find more information regarding past honorees along with more details about the Lectureship itself:
- 2004 - Óscar Arias, The Arias Foundation, 1987 Nobel Peace Laureate, and President of Costa Rica 1986-1990
- 2003 - Dr. Oliver A. Houck, Professor of Law at Tulane University Law School
- 2002, September - Dr. Robert T. Watson, Chief Scientist and Director, Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Development, the World Bank
- 2002, January - His Excellency Valdas Adamkus, President of the Republic of Lithuania
- 2000 - Ms. Yolanda Kakabadse, President, The World Conservation Union
- 1999 - the Honorable Simon Upton, Minister of the Environment, New Zealand
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