Greg Asner
Environmental Ecologist | Applying Science to Global Conservation
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Greg Asner is a globally recognized ecologist dedicated to producing science that drives real-world conservation. As Director of the Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science at Arizona State University, his research bridges ecosystems, climate change, and biodiversity.
Asner's aerial surveys have mapped forest health across millions of acres, informing critical environmental policy decisions. His keynotes empower organizations to apply scientific insights and take measurable action to protect the planet.
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Ecology from the air
What are our forests really made of? From the air, ecologist Greg Asner uses a spectrometer and high-powered lasers to map nature in meticulous kaleidoscopic 3D detail -- what he calls "a very high-tech accounting system" of carbon. In this fascinating talk, Asner gives a clear message: To save our ecosystems, we need more data, gathered in new ways.
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