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John Pinnegar serves as an Honorary Professor in the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and holds significant positions at the Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science (Cefas), where he is Principal Scientist and Lead Advisor for climate change. He directs the International Marine Climate Change Centre (iMC3) at Cefas and the Collaborative Centre for Sustainable Use of the Seas (CCSUS), a joint UEA-Cefas initiative. Pinnegar is an active member of ClimateUEA and serves as the UK representative on the Science Committee of ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Seas) since April 2013.
His research focuses on climate change impacts on marine ecosystems, with particular expertise in climate impacts on Small Island Developing States (SIDs), climate risk and vulnerability assessment techniques, ecosystem and multispecies fisheries modelling, and marine food-webs. His work spans future scenarios (both climate and socio-political), bio-economic modelling, integrated ecosystem assessments, and marine protected areas. Pinnegar has 25 years of experience working in marine and freshwater ecosystems worldwide, with special emphasis on time-series analysis, historical data reconstruction, and marine mammal and fish biology.
Pinnegar's recent publications demonstrate strong focus on climate risk assessment in vulnerable marine systems, particularly in small island contexts. His work bridges scientific research with policy implementation, as evidenced by his leadership roles in major international assessments. The articles reflect interdisciplinary approaches combining ecological, social, and economic dimensions of climate change impacts on marine resources.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- ICES Service Award (2009)
- Lead Author for the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 6th Assessment Report, 'small islands' chapter
Pinnegar has received significant recognition for his contributions to marine climate science, particularly through his IPCC work and service to international scientific bodies. He serves as Trustee of the Buckland Foundation (since January 2020) and was previously Honorary Secretary of the Fisheries Society of the British Isles (2013-2018). His research has attracted substantial policy attention, with multiple publications referenced in policy documents and cited across various platforms.
Pinnegar directs the Collaborative Centre for Sustainable Use of the Seas (CCSUS), which combines UEA's academic expertise with Cefas's practical marine science capabilities. He previously co-chaired the ICES/PICES Strategic Initiative on Climate Change in Marine Ecosystems (2016-2019), coordinating research across the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans. His work has informed national climate change risk assessments for the UK and contributed to international frameworks through the UN FAO and other bodies.
