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Stuart Pimm is the Doris Duke Professor of Conservation Ecology at Duke University, specializing in present-day extinctions and biodiversity preservation. His work bridges science and policy, addressing habitat loss, climate change impacts, and management strategies to prevent species extinction. Pimm holds a BSc from Oxford University (1971) and a Ph.D. from New Mexico State University (1974). He has authored over 350 papers and five books, including *The World According to Pimm: A Scientist Audits the Earth*. His research spans African wildlife (elephants, lions), South American tropical forests, and the Everglades, emphasizing conservation interventions and policy advocacy.
- Key Roles: Doris Duke Professor, Advisor to National Geographic’s Big Cats Initiative, Director of Saving Nature
- Policy Engagement: Testified on Endangered Species Act reauthorization to U.S. Congress
- Recent Grants:
- Elephant Movement Studies (University of Pretoria)
- Mangrove Ecosystems (NASA)
- Colombian Bird Conservation (NSF)
- Big Cats Initiative Surveys (National Geographic)
His research interests focus on biodiversity hotspots, habitat fragmentation, and the synergy between economic growth and conservation. Pimm’s awards include the Tyler Prize (2010) and the International Cosmos Prize (2019) for his work on Saving Nature, a nonprofit linking carbon offset funding to local conservation efforts.
- Awards: 2010 Tyler Prize, 2006 Heineken Prize, 2019 Cosmos Prize
- Publications: Over 350 papers, five books, and contributions to major conservation frameworks
- Labs/Teams: Leads Saving Nature, collaborates with Duke’s Nicholas School and international NGOs
