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Jean Wiener (or Wiéner) (19 March 1896, 14th arrondissement of Paris – 8 June 1982, Paris) was a French pianist and composer. Life. Wiener was trained at the Conservatoire de Paris, where he studied alongside Darius Milhaud, and worked with Erik Satie. He then embarked on a career as concert impresario, composer and pianist.
Jean Wiener led community efforts to establish Haiti’s first marine protected areas by empowering Haitians to see long-term value in sustainable fisheries.
Apr 26, 2016 · Over twenty years ago, Wiener set out, alone, on an almost impossible journey—to revive the seas and coasts of one the most dilapidated nations on Earth. His crusade would mobilize entire villages and rescue hundreds of thousands of acres of endangered corals, critical wetlands, and everything in between.
Feb 16, 2022 · Jean, who won the Goldman Prize in 2015 for his work on coastal conservation, has been splitting his time between Washington and Haiti. Known lately for its natural disasters, political and gang violence, and extreme poverty, Haiti can be a challenging place to work as an environmental advocate.
Jean Wiéner (aussi écrit Wiener), né le 19 mars 1896 à Paris 17 e où il est mort le 8 juin 1982 dans le 9 e arrondissement [1], est un compositeur et pianiste français. Il est l'auteur de plus de 350 musiques de film pour le cinéma et la télévision ainsi que d'œuvres de musique classique. À partir des années 1920, il compose des ...
Serving as executive director of the Fondation pour la Protection de la Biodiversité Marine, or FoProBiM, Jean Wiener is considered by many to be Haiti’s foremost environmentalist, and the expert in all matters concerning the Haitian coast.
May 7, 2015 · In a country plagued by extreme poverty and political instability, 2015 Goldman Prize winner Jean Wiener led community efforts to establish the Haiti’s first Marine Protected Areas by empowering local citizens to see the long-term value in sustainably managing fisheries and mangrove forests.
