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Dr. Daily has discovered the economic costs of environmental destruction caused by human societies and their economic activities, and has contributed to the preservation of the ecosystem through utilizing the concept of ecosystem services. She has published over 150 scholarly papers, and has made tremendous contributions in creating international research frameworks on the environment such as Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB). In recent years, she has focused much of her energy on "the Natural Capital Project," the ultimate objective of which is to improve the state of biodiversity and human well-being by motivating greater and more cost-effective investments in both. She has enhanced recognition of the value of ecosystems and has successfully translated scientific knowledge into practical frameworks that can be used by business and in the political area. It is expected that she will continue such innovative work and promote awareness of the concept of ecosystem services in the international community.

Biographical Summary

1986　B.S. in Biological Sciences, Stanford University
1987　M.S. in Biological Sciences, Stanford University
1992　Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Stanford University
1992～1995　Winslow/Heinz Postdoctoral Fellow, Energy and Resources Group, UC Berkeley
1995～2002　Bing Interdisciplinary Research Scientist, Dept. Biological Sciences, Stanford University
2002～2005　Fellow, Institute for International Studies, Stanford University
2005～　Bing Professor of Environmental Science, Department of Biological Sciences, Stanford University　Senior Fellow, Woods Institute for the Environment　Director, Center for Conservation Biology

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