J.P.G. Jones

Professor J.P.G. Jones is a leading academic at Bangor University's School of Natural Sciences, specializing in conservation biology and environmental management. His roles include teaching modules such as Environmental Management and Conservation, and directing interdisciplinary research projects. He has been Principal Investigator (PI) on major initiatives like the Darwin Initiative-funded 'Conservation Agreements in the Comores' and the UKAid-backed Forest4Climate&People project. His work emphasizes evidence-based conservation strategies, payment for ecosystem services, and biodiversity offsetting. Jones has supervised 15 PhD students, focusing on topics like REDD+ implementation and conservation impact evaluation. He advocates for rigorous impact assessment methodologies, including randomized control trials (RCTs), and critiques voluntary carbon markets for inadequacies in ensuring genuine environmental benefits. His research spans tropical conservation, community forest management, and the mitigation hierarchy in development projects.

• Education: While specific qualifications aren't detailed, his career trajectory suggests advanced training in ecology, conservation science, and environmental policy.
• Key Projects: Led projects on conservation agreements, forest carbon programs, and invasive species impacts in Madagascar and the Comores.
• Grants: Secured funding from NERC, Darwin Initiative, Leverhulme Trust, and international partnerships.
• Awards: Though not explicitly listed, his leadership in high-impact projects indicates recognition in the field.

Research interests include conservation effectiveness, causal inference in environmental interventions, and the intersection of business and biodiversity. He emphasizes the need for transparency and rigorous evaluation in conservation strategies to ensure both ecological and socio-economic benefits.