Description: (American Ecologist)
Thomas Lovejoy was a distinguished American ecologist recognized for his significant work in biodiversity conservation and environmental policy. He held leadership roles at the Amazon Biodiversity Center, World Bank, and United Nations Foundation. Lovejoy was also the inaugural Biodiversity Chair at the H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics, and the Environment. He is credited with popularizing the term "biological diversity" and contributing to various global environmental efforts.