Forest Hero: Paulo Adario Into His Personal Life

Summer 2012 Pascal Biagini’s Legacy Reflects His Commitment to the Earth Pascal Biagini was born in 1923 in Mr. Biagini’s interest in the New York City, but lived most of his environment and his compassion for life in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. animals. Everyone who knew him A first-generation American of Italian could attest to how deeply he cared descent, Mr. Biagini dedicated his for his pets, and Mr. Biagini’s legacy life to giving back to his country, demonstrates his commitment to the his community and the world that Earth and all who call it home. intrigued and inspired him. Mr. Biagini’s lifelong passion for A veteran of the United States animals, for the environment and for SummerSpring 20072012 military, Mr. Biagini was a teacher the world beyond his community in the Philadelphia school district. translated to a pledge to give a voice He carried over the love to the people and creatures that of knowledge that he cannot speak for themselves. A truly shared with his students generous man, he lived frugally and Forest Hero: Paulo Adario into his personal life. He designated nearly all of his estate to Paulo Adario, who heads up forest criminals across the Amazon. was a collector of books, charities that shared his beliefs. Greenpeace’s Amazon campaign, Despite this, he persisted and went literature and objects from Carrying out His vision was recently awarded the honor of on to create bilateral agreements with foreign countries. He studied “Forest Hero” at the United Nations international and industrial companies languages and traveled Greenpeace is honored to be ceremony for the Year of the Forests to halt the illegal destruction of frequently to pursue his included on this list as a friend in New York. the forests for soya crops and interest in foreign cultures. entrusted to carry out his vision for His story in the Amazon began cattle ranching. The resulting soya present and future generations. We Interest in with his decision to move to Manaus moratorium and cattle industry environment plan to carry out Mr. Biagini’s wishes in the mid-1990s. It was here that he agreements are still in place today. as we bear witness to environmental built, from scratch, the Greenpeace Paulo Adario’s career of Amazon His immense curiosity injustices and fight to protect the

© Greenpeace / John Novis / John © Greenpeace campaign to defend the Amazon protection is an inspiration to all of us A jaguar in the Amazon. about the world explained world he loved so much. Rainforest. and proof of what can happen when Leading a field team focused on one person decides to take action.

© Greenpeace / Marizilda Cruppe / Marizilda © Greenpeace research and investigation, Adario’s For More Information… Paulo Adario in work exposed the timber industry For more information on how your plans can balance your own personal and financial Para State, Brazil. as the first in a number of drivers of goals with a desire to help Greenpeace in a substantial way, please contact, without obligation: destruction in the Amazon Rainforest. Adario also introduced new Awarded “Best in America Seal” by Independent Chari- concepts, such as the “Green ties of America. Of the one million charities Wall” to describe the network of operating in the USA, less protected areas necessary to stop Recognized by Charity Navigator than two Corrine Barr, Gift Planning Director as having demonstrated excellent thousand the northern encroachment of financial efficiency. have been 702 H Street, NW, Suite 300 awarded this industrial development, and “Zero prestigious Washington, DC 20001 Top-rated seal. Deforestation”—a set of political, environmental Tel: 1-800-328-0678 charity by the social and economic initiatives aimed American Proud to meet all of the Better Inside: [email protected] Institute of Business Bureau’s “Wise Giving at eliminating deforestation while Philanthropy. Alliance Standards for Charity greenpeacefund.org Grade A-. Accountability.” • Be a part of the future ensuring the improvement of living • Gift planning pointers conditions for people living in and from the forests. *Greenpeace Fund is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization set up to continue the vital work of Greenpeace by increasing public awareness and • A hero among us understanding of environmental issues through research, the media, and other educational programs. Greenpeace Fund also provides grants to The impacts of Adario’s work Beltr Rouvillois / Daniel / Isabelle © Greenpeace support Greenpeace’s work around the world for activities that are consistent with its mission. have attracted death threats from Scarlet Macao (Ara macao). Summer 2012 Summer 2012 Be a Part of the Future Add a Charitable Dimension A will is much more than a legal Other heirs There are many ways to include document we’re all advised to have. charitable gifts as part of your estate If you do not have children, you A will gives you the power to make a plans. Here are examples of the may want to remember other relatives mark on the future—an opportunity various forms a charitable gift can or special friends. After providing forfeited by the majority of Americans, take: who never make valid wills. Without a will or other legal Residue. This is a gift of what for loved ones, arrangements, no one outside your Whose life can you affect in your remains in an estate after all other family will receive any of your it can be possible will? distributions have been fulfilled. to make a “gift property. And only those related to you in prescribed ways can inherit. Percentage. Providing that a of a lifetime” Your children certain percentage of your estate be through your If your children are minors, you Greenpeace used for charitable purposes allows financial and can use your will to recommend a your gift to remain in proportion to the Through a gift in your will or other guardian and make arrangements size of your estate. estate plans. plans, you can support Greenpeace. for management of the property you Specific amount. A specific BalÈia / Rodrigo © Greenpeace By making a will or updating your leave to them until they reach an age dollar amount may be given. This can plans, you can make a difference in you specify. be useful when you wish to fund a Greenpeace’s new Rainbow Warrior sails through the Amazon River. the world. The next page will provide particular need. If your children are adults, you can ideas and information on how you decide what share of your property can to do so. We also invite you to Specific property. It can be smart beneficiary to receive property when you wish each child to have. One contact us at 1-800-328-0678 if you tax planning to leave certain properties heirs are not there to do so. child may have greater needs than would like any additional information of value to charitable recipients. Whatever form you prefer Reaching out another. When there is no will, state for your gifts, make certain the or have any questions. Contingent. This gift only occurs to the next laws tend to divide all assets equally. under certain circumstances, such as the correct legal names of the intended prior death of a loved one. Greenpeace recipients are used in order to avoid generation is often named as a contingent confusion and delay. Many thoughtful Is Your Will the Best It Can Be? people reach out to the next An effective estate plan protects you, your generation by heirs and your assets. Take a few moments to naming Greenpeace see if any of the following events have occurred Gift Planning Pointers in their will or other since your last review. retirement plans. If • If you don’t have a will, no cause • Gifts of securities and other you would like to T F I have a will, revocable living trust and/or or organization like Greenpeace can appropriate property that has other estate plans in place. include Greenpeace receive any property you may have increased in value can eliminate in your will or other T F I am completely satisfied with my current intended for charitable use. capital gains tax. plans, we would be plans. • Careful planning can help you make • Memorial gifts to honor persons honored. Here are a T F My marital status has not changed. charitable gifts without sacrificing special to you can be set up in a few simple facts to

T F I have not moved to another state. BalÈia / Rodrigo © Greenpeace the future security of your loved will or living trust. note: Our full legal name is Greenpeace Greenpeace’s new Rainbow Warrior arrives in Manaus. ones. T F The person I have selected to handle • Redirecting life insurance proceeds Fund, Inc. and my estate settlement is still willing and able • Charitable gifts to Greenpeace Fund for charitable purposes can be our federal tax ID to serve. If you answered True to all statements: can serve to eliminate tax on a a convenient way to make a number is T F I have included gifts to my favorite Congratulations on being unusually prudent portion of your income. generous, cost-effective gift. 95-3313195. charitable organizations such as Greenpeace. in your financial affairs! Any False answers • Special benefits can result from gifts T F I am taking maximum advantage of the may indicate your plans are due for review to of retirement plan assets. amounts that can be left to heirs free of tax assure they still reflect your wishes and are in under current tax laws. accordance with federal tax law. Act now for The purpose of this publication is to provide general gift, estate, and financial planning information. It is not intended as legal, accounting, or other professional your loved ones’ sake as well as your own. advice. For assistance in planning charitable gifts with tax and other financial implications, the services of appropriate advisors should be obtained. Consult an attorney for advice if your plans require revision of a will or other legal document. Tax deductions vary based on applicable federal discount rates, which can change on a monthly basis. Some opportunities may not be available in all states. ©MMXII RFSCO, Inc. All Rights Reserved. NFX-12 Summer 2012 Summer 2012 Be a Part of the Future Add a Charitable Dimension A will is much more than a legal Other heirs There are many ways to include document we’re all advised to have. charitable gifts as part of your estate If you do not have children, you A will gives you the power to make a plans. Here are examples of the may want to remember other relatives mark on the future—an opportunity various forms a charitable gift can or special friends. After providing forfeited by the majority of Americans, take: who never make valid wills. Without a will or other legal Residue. This is a gift of what for loved ones, arrangements, no one outside your Whose life can you affect in your remains in an estate after all other family will receive any of your it can be possible will? distributions have been fulfilled. to make a “gift property. And only those related to you in prescribed ways can inherit. Percentage. Providing that a of a lifetime” Your children certain percentage of your estate be through your If your children are minors, you Greenpeace used for charitable purposes allows financial and can use your will to recommend a your gift to remain in proportion to the Through a gift in your will or other guardian and make arrangements size of your estate. estate plans. plans, you can support Greenpeace. for management of the property you Specific amount. A specific BalÈia / Rodrigo © Greenpeace By making a will or updating your leave to them until they reach an age dollar amount may be given. This can plans, you can make a difference in you specify. be useful when you wish to fund a Greenpeace’s new Rainbow Warrior sails through the Amazon River. the world. The next page will provide particular need. If your children are adults, you can ideas and information on how you decide what share of your property can to do so. We also invite you to Specific property. It can be smart beneficiary to receive property when you wish each child to have. One contact us at 1-800-328-0678 if you tax planning to leave certain properties heirs are not there to do so. child may have greater needs than would like any additional information of value to charitable recipients. Whatever form you prefer Reaching out another. When there is no will, state for your gifts, make certain the or have any questions. Contingent. This gift only occurs to the next laws tend to divide all assets equally. under certain circumstances, such as the correct legal names of the intended prior death of a loved one. Greenpeace recipients are used in order to avoid generation is often named as a contingent confusion and delay. Many thoughtful Is Your Will the Best It Can Be? people reach out to the next An effective estate plan protects you, your generation by heirs and your assets. Take a few moments to naming Greenpeace see if any of the following events have occurred Gift Planning Pointers in their will or other since your last review. retirement plans. If • If you don’t have a will, no cause • Gifts of securities and other you would like to T F I have a will, revocable living trust and/or or organization like Greenpeace can appropriate property that has other estate plans in place. include Greenpeace receive any property you may have increased in value can eliminate in your will or other T F I am completely satisfied with my current intended for charitable use. capital gains tax. plans, we would be plans. • Careful planning can help you make • Memorial gifts to honor persons honored. Here are a T F My marital status has not changed. charitable gifts without sacrificing special to you can be set up in a few simple facts to

T F I have not moved to another state. BalÈia / Rodrigo © Greenpeace the future security of your loved will or living trust. note: Our full legal name is Greenpeace Greenpeace’s new Rainbow Warrior arrives in Manaus. ones. T F The person I have selected to handle • Redirecting life insurance proceeds Fund, Inc. and my estate settlement is still willing and able • Charitable gifts to Greenpeace Fund for charitable purposes can be our federal tax ID to serve. If you answered True to all statements: can serve to eliminate tax on a a convenient way to make a number is T F I have included gifts to my favorite Congratulations on being unusually prudent portion of your income. generous, cost-effective gift. 95-3313195. charitable organizations such as Greenpeace. in your financial affairs! Any False answers • Special benefits can result from gifts T F I am taking maximum advantage of the may indicate your plans are due for review to of retirement plan assets. amounts that can be left to heirs free of tax assure they still reflect your wishes and are in under current tax laws. accordance with federal tax law. Act now for The purpose of this publication is to provide general gift, estate, and financial planning information. It is not intended as legal, accounting, or other professional your loved ones’ sake as well as your own. advice. For assistance in planning charitable gifts with tax and other financial implications, the services of appropriate advisors should be obtained. Consult an attorney for advice if your plans require revision of a will or other legal document. Tax deductions vary based on applicable federal discount rates, which can change on a monthly basis. Some opportunities may not be available in all states. ©MMXII RFSCO, Inc. All Rights Reserved. NFX-12 Summer 2012 Pascal Biagini’s Legacy Reflects His Commitment to the Earth Pascal Biagini was born in 1923 in Mr. Biagini’s interest in the New York City, but lived most of his environment and his compassion for life in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. animals. Everyone who knew him A first-generation American of Italian could attest to how deeply he cared descent, Mr. Biagini dedicated his for his pets, and Mr. Biagini’s legacy life to giving back to his country, demonstrates his commitment to the his community and the world that Earth and all who call it home. intrigued and inspired him. Mr. Biagini’s lifelong passion for A veteran of the United States animals, for the environment and for SummerSpring 20072012 military, Mr. Biagini was a teacher the world beyond his community in the Philadelphia school district. translated to a pledge to give a voice He carried over the love to the people and creatures that of knowledge that he cannot speak for themselves. A truly shared with his students generous man, he lived frugally and Forest Hero: Paulo Adario into his personal life. He designated nearly all of his estate to Paulo Adario, who heads up forest criminals across the Amazon. was a collector of books, charities that shared his beliefs. Greenpeace’s Amazon campaign, Despite this, he persisted and went literature and objects from Carrying out His vision was recently awarded the honor of on to create bilateral agreements with foreign countries. He studied “Forest Hero” at the United Nations international and industrial companies languages and traveled Greenpeace is honored to be ceremony for the Year of the Forests to halt the illegal destruction of frequently to pursue his included on this list as a friend in New York. the forests for soya crops and interest in foreign cultures. entrusted to carry out his vision for His story in the Amazon began cattle ranching. The resulting soya present and future generations. We Interest in with his decision to move to Manaus moratorium and cattle industry environment plan to carry out Mr. Biagini’s wishes in the mid-1990s. It was here that he agreements are still in place today. as we bear witness to environmental built, from scratch, the Greenpeace Paulo Adario’s career of Amazon His immense curiosity injustices and fight to protect the