Carl Folke, founder and director of Science of the Stockholm Resilience Centre and Director of the Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, of which is he is a member. His work focuses on the premise that supporting ecosystems is necessary for social and economic development, stewardship and governing and managing for resilience and transformation in social and ecological systems that are intertwined.

The Rachel Carson Distinguished Lecture Series is a platform for prominent scientists and scholars to share their ideas about global challenges and opportunities with MSU students, faculty, staff and the general public.

Location:	Lincoln Room, Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center [map]
Price:	free
Sponsor:	Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability and the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
Contact:	Sue Nichols nichols@msu.edu (517) 432-0206
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