Kerri-Ann Jones

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/kerri-ann-jones

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Kerri-Ann Jones born?1954
2. Who wrote Kerri-Ann Jones?President Barack Obama
3. How big is Kerri-Ann Jones?Oceans, international environmental policy, and scientific diplomacy
4. What is the previous leadership role?Vice President of Research and Science at The Pew Charitable Trusts
5. What is the sworn in?August 20, 2009
6. What is Kerri-Ann Jones known for?She helped protect oceans and the planet by using science to shape U.S. foreign policy and by working with other countries on environmental issues.

Environmental Diplomacy: The practice of conducting negotiations and building relationships between nations to address environmental issues.
Statecraft: The skillful management of state affairs, including foreign policy, diplomacy, and national security.
Biodiversity Protection: Efforts to conserve the variety of life on Earth, including species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity.
Scientific Collaboration: Partnerships between scientists and institutions from different countries to conduct research and share knowledge.