# Symposium on Conservation Impact

- Dates: 8 February 2027 to 10 February 2027
- Location: Hyatt Regency Merida Hotel, Mérida, Mexico
- Organiser: Salazar Center for North American Conservation
- Industry: Energy & Cleantech

## About

The 7th International Symposium on Conservation Impact is a gathering focused on biodiversity mainstreaming and conservation strategies. It aims to explore actionable approaches to integrate nature's value into decision-making and build coalitions for a nature-positive future. The event is designed for early-career innovators, policymakers, practitioners, and funders in conservation.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://salazarcenter.colostate.edu/2027symposium/)
- [Agenda](https://salazarcenter.colostate.edu/agenda#content)

## Speakers

- Gwen Bridge
- Shaun O’Rourke
- Citlali Cortés Montaño, Senior Sector Coordinator, Biodiversity and Forestry, KfW Development Bank
- Jeannie Renné-Malone, Vice President, Global Sustainability, VF Corporation
- Kevin Maddaford, Director of U.S. and Canada Carbon Markets, The Nature Conservancy
- Jodi Hilty, President and Chief Scientist
- Jorge Daniel Taillant, Executive Director
- Alonso Martínez
- Peter Stein, Co-founder, Conservation Finance Network
- Tiffany Turner, Director of Climate Solutions, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
- Peter Byck, Arizona State University
- James Rattling Leaf, Principal, Wolakota Lab LLC
- Lauren E. Oakes, Adjunct Professor, Conservation Scientist, Science Writer, Stanford University
- Jessica Montoya
- Jeremy Hoffman, Director of Climate Justice and Impact, Groundwork USA
- Lydia Olander, Director, Ecosystem Services Program
- Sacha Spector
- Amy Parsons, President, Colorado State University
- Luis Benitez, Principal, Endeavor Consulting
- Crystal Upperman, Senior Manager, Deloitte

## Sponsors and partners

- Doris Duke Foundation
- Sureste Sostenible

## Where to stay

- **La Catedral**: 70 m from the venue, 2 stars, 499 Calle 61, Mérida, 97000
  - Phone: +52 999 429 4678
- **Piedra de Agua**: 110 m from the venue, 4 stars, 496 Calle 60, Mérida, 97000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.piedradeagua.com/)
  - Phone: +52 999 924 2300
- **Gran Hotel**: 130 m from the venue, 3 stars, 496 Calle 60, Mérida, 97000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.granhoteldemerida.com/)
  - Phone: +52 999 923 6963
- **Caribe**: 170 m from the venue, 3 stars, 500 Calle 59, Mérida, 97000
  - [Hotel website](http://www.caribehotelmerida.com/)
  - Phone: +52 999 924 9022
- **Hotel San José**: 170 m from the venue, 2 stars, 503G Calle 63, Mérida, 97000
  - Phone: +52 999 928 6657
- **Mansión Mérida**: 190 m from the venue, 4 stars, 498 Calle 59, Mérida, 97000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.mansionmerida.com/)
  - Phone: +52 999 924 4642
- **Reforma**: 210 m from the venue, 3 stars, 508 Calle 59, Mérida, 97000
  - [Hotel website](https://hotelreforma.mxhotel.site/)
  - Phone: +52 999 924 7922
- **Hotel Los Arcos**: 210 m from the venue, Calle 63
  - Phone: +52 999 924 9728

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