Washington, D.C. –– The Wildlife Conservation Society is hosting a briefing event on the economic and environmental future of the newly independent Southern Sudan, featuring a screening of cuts from National Geographic Channel’s “Great Migrations” series.  
 
The film demonstrates the tremendous wildlife resources that still exist in this war-torn region.
 
Speakers will discuss efforts to conserve this phenomenal natural environment as a new nation emerges and highlight the connection between economic growth through sustainable resource management and eco-friendly tourism.

When: Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Who:  
Dr. Paul Elkan, WCS’s Southern Sudan Program Director
Dr. Daniel Wani, Southern Sudan Undersecretary for Wildlife, Conservation and Tourism
Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ), Congressional Sudan Caucus
David Hamlin, National Geographic Television
John Calvelli, WCS Executive Vice President of Public Affairs

What:      
Southern Sudan Capitol Hill Briefing
“Great Migrations” Screening

Where:  
Capitol Visitor Center – North Orientation Theater
East Capitol Street Northeast & 1st St NE
Washington, D.C.

When:     
Tuesday, March 29, 2009
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
 
 
Special Note to Reporters:  Please Arrive by 5:45 PM for check in. Also, please call in advance if you would like pre-event interviews.
 

Contact:
Chip Weiskotten: (o) 202-624-8172 (m) 518-669-3936; cweiskotten@wcs.org

The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places worldwide. We do so through science, global conservation, education and the management of the world's largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. Together these activities change attitudes towards nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans living in harmony. WCS is committed to this mission because it is essential to the integrity of life on Earth.