John Beddington

Professor Sir John Beddington is a Professor of Applied Population Biology and Honorary Principal Research Fellow at the Department of Life Sciences (Silwood Park), part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Imperial College London. He has been affiliated with the institution since 1984, advancing to Reader in 1987 and his current professorship. His research focuses on applying ecological and economic principles to fisheries management and renewable resource strategies.

Beddington serves as a Senior Advisor to international bodies such as the British Government, European Commission, and United Nations Environment Programme. His expertise includes licensing regimes and optimal management strategies for fisheries. Notable awards include the Heidelberg Award for Environmental Excellence (1997), Fellowship of the Royal Society (2000), and CMG (2003) for contributions to fisheries science.