Peter Seligmann | |
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.jpg) Peter Seligman, 2010 | |
| Born | September 30, 1950 New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Conservationist |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Organization(s) | Nia Tero, Conservation International |
| Known for | Co-Founder and CEO of Nia Tero |
| Spouse |
Lee Rhodes (m. 2008) |
| Website | niatero.org |
Peter A. Seligmann (born September 30, 1950[1]) is an American conservationist and nonprofit founder. Seligmann is chairman of Conservation International, an Arlington, Virginia-based environmental nonprofit organization, and from 1987 to 2017 served as its founding chief executive officer.[2] He is also the founding CEO[3] of Nia Tero, a global collaborative[4][5] whose name translates in Esperanto to "our Earth.[6]"
Seligmann is a member[7] of the Council on Foreign Relations; the Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility[8] at The New School; a director at First Eagle Holdings,[9] formerly Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder Holdings Inc.; and the Mulago Foundation.[10] He has served as a member[11] of The Coca-Cola Company's International Public Policy Advisory Board.
On July 20, 2000,[12] President Bill Clinton appointed Seligmann to the Enterprise for the Americas Board.
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- ^ ""Securing Indigenous guardianship of vital ecosystems": Q&A with Nia Tero CEO Peter Seligmann". Mongabay.com. 2021-02-23. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Nia Tero". NiaTero. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
- ^ "A Conversation with Kerri-Ann Jones". Council on Foreign Relations. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ "Advisory Board | Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility". Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
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- ^ "Rainer Arnhold Fellows Program - University Innovation". universityinnovation.org. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ "Meet Our Partners: Conservation International". The Coca-Cola Company. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ Clinton, William J. (1 January 2000). Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton, 2000-2001. Best Books on. ISBN 9781623768195. Retrieved 31 January 2018.