معرفی
Jack D. Ives is Adjunct Professor at Carleton University with expertise in mountain geoecology and sustainable development. Former director of UNU Mountain Ecology programme and editor of Mountain Research and Development, his career spans research across the Himalaya, Andes, and European Alps. Key roles include UN Earth Summit delegate and founder of the International Mountain Society.
Education:
- PhD (McGill University)
- BA Hons (University of Nottingham)
Research focuses on human-environment interactions in mountain regions, including deforestation impacts, glacial lake hazards, and climate adaptation. Authored seminal works like 'Himalayan Dilemma' and 'Sustainable Mountain Development', advancing integrated approaches to conservation.
Major honors include Royal Geographical Society Patron's Medal and Knight's Cross of Iceland. Collaborated globally with institutions in Nepal, Thailand, Tajikistan, and Ecuador.
