Prins Bernhard Chair
Prince Bernhard Chair for International Nature Conservation
Our group houses the Prince Bernhard Chair for International Nature Conservation, a distinguished position established to promote interdisciplinary research and education in global nature conservation.
The chair emphasizes the integration of ecological science with policy, law, and socio-economic considerations. It plays a critical role in addressing complex environmental challenges by fostering collaboration between academia, conservation practitioners, and policymakers. The importance of the chair lies in its ability to bridge scientific knowledge and practical conservation efforts, contributing to sustainable solutions for biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation on a global scale. The Prince Bernhard Chair works with research hubs that are part of Utrecht 木瓜福利影视鈥檚 strategic theme Pathways to Sustainability. The chair is financially supported by the World Wildlife Fund of the Netherlands. The chair is governed by a dedicated foundation, that is a member of , the World Conservation Union.
Prince Bernhard Chair holders are internationally renowned researchers working at the interface of science and conservation. Chair holders serve for a term of five years during which they visit Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 several times. Building on the crucial work of Prince Bernhard, the Chair aims to (1) train students in international aspects of nature conservation, (2) provide the scientific basis for conservation practice, and (3) strengthen the link between conservation science and practice.
Chair holders
| Date | Chair holder |
|---|---|
| 2021鈥损谤别蝉别苍迟 | Prof. dr. Julia Jones |
| 2015鈥2020&苍产蝉辫; | Prof. dr. Jaboury Ghazoul |
| 2010鈥2014 | Prof. dr. Bill (William) Laurance |
| 2004鈥2009 | Prof. dr. Francis E. (Jack) Putz |
| 1994鈥2003 | Prof. dr. Jeffrey A. Sayer |
| 1987鈥1992 | Prof. dr. Norman Myers |
About Prince Bernhard
The Prince Bernhard Chair was founded in 1987 at the occasion of the 75th anniversary of His Royal Highness Prince Bernhard (1911-2004). It was initiated in honor of Prince Bernhard鈥檚 crucial role in international conservation. The prince dedicated over 40 years of his life to nature conservation, from the early 1960s until his death. He played a crucial role in this field at international level. Prince Bernhard was founder and first president of WWF (World Wildlife Fund) and initiated the Peace Park Foundation. In the Netherlands, the Prince was President of the Dutch WWF for over 30 years. Until his death in 2004, Prince Bernhard was closely involved with the activities of his Chair at Utrecht 木瓜福利影视. He attended seminars and inaugural addresses, and maintained personal contact with Chair holders.