Julian Olden selected to serve on The Nature Conservancy’s inaugural External Science Advisory Board
Julian Olden, a Professor at the UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS), has been chosen as one of 10 scientists to serve on the inaugural External Science Advisory Board (ESAB) for The Nature Conservancy (TNC).
A global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where “people and nature can thrive”, The Nature Conservancy was founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, and has more than a million members, staff and over 400 scientists, driving conservation efforts in 81 countries and territories.
The ESAB was established to ensure that TNC’s science remains aligned with the latest advancements in science, particularly in areas directly relevant to their research and conservation goals.
Selected based on his demonstrated global expertise and leadership in freshwater conservation, Julian Olden shared: “I’m very excited to help inform the science and conservation practices of TNC, including progress towards their goal to protect 30% of the planet’s land and water by 2030.”
The board will also provide independent oversight and guidance on critical science-related topics, help shape the next phase of the One Conservancy Science (OCS) program and serve as an essential resource for the OCS leadership team and science staff around the organization.