In Memory of Luc Hoffmann (1923-2016)
IISD mourns the passing of Hans Lukas "Luc" Hoffmann, a celebrated Swiss conservationist and co-founder of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). His vision and passion improved the lives of many around the world.
IISD mourns the passing of Hans Lukas "Luc" Hoffmann, a celebrated Swiss conservationist and co-founder of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). His vision and passion improved the lives of many around the world.
Dr. Hoffmann left a deep imprint on environmental science and policy. He was a prolific writer, authoring more than 60 books. As a passionate birder, many of these focused on ornithology.
Among his accomplishments was the instrumental role he played in the establishment of the Ramsar Convention for the protection of wetlands. In 1994 he established the MAVA Foundation, with a mission to preserve biodiversity for the benefit of people and nature. The MAVA Foundation has both focused attention on sustainability within Switzerland and in many developing countries, and provided concrete solutions for biodiversity conservation.
Dr Hoffmann was decorated with the French Legion of Honour in 2014 and the 2016 Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation award for biodiversity conservation.
He was 93 years old.
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