Dr. Francisco Dallmeier is one of the world's leading wildlife biologists and an expert on biological diversity. Dallmeier has devoted himself to integrating studies of biodiversity among species and natural resources with conservation and management programs that promote sustainable development. As director of the Smithsonian Institution's Monitoring and Assessment of Biodiversity Program (SI/MAB), he has coordinated efforts to educate people around the world on issues of conservation and the preservation of threatened species, while formulating strategies for sustainable use of natural resources in developing countries. As co-designer and trainer for the Smithsonian Environmental Leadership Course, Dallmeier has taught leadership, communication, and negotiation skills that can be used to promote biodiversity conservation.
He is author, co-author, or editor of more than 130 publications, including a remarkable two-volume study of forest biodiversity in the “old” and “new” worlds published in England, a special issue of the journal Environmental Monitoring and Assessment devoted to the MAB Program’s Peruvian project, and a delightfully illustrated educational book for young people on biodiversity in the rain forest.
Dallmeier earned his B.S. in biology from the Central University of Venezuela and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, also in biology, from Colorado State University. He spends his free time hiking and scuba diving with his wife and two children and participating in projects at his children’s school. He also hones his skills as a professional photographer.
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