Mark Everard

Mark Everard is an Associate Professor of Ecosystem Services at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, within the Department of Geography and Environmental Management. His work focuses on ecosystem services, sustainable development, and the management of aquatic ecosystems and wetlands, integrating systems thinking and environmental economics.

• Collaborations: Ramsar Commission, NERC, IUCN, WWF, World Bank, Chemicals industry associations
• Qualifications: PhD, BSc (1st Class Honours), MConv, Fellowships and Charters (FLS, CEnv, CSci, FIEnvSc)

His expertise spans sustainable development, aquatic ecosystems, wetlands, and environmental economics, with significant contributions to intergovernmental frameworks like the Ramsar Convention. He is known for developing the RAWES methodology and authoring the global state-of-the-art book series 'Ecosystem Services: Key Issues' (2017, 2022). His work bridges academia, policy, and industry, emphasizing practical applications for sustainability.

• Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Linnean Society, Chartered Environmentalist, Chartered Scientist, Fellow of the Institution of Environmental Sciences

Working concurrently as a consultant and academic, he applies his research across NGOs, government agencies (e.g., Environment Agency, Defra), and international sectors, with a strong focus on media communication and public engagement.