Chief Scientific Adviser receives international science award
Professor Robert Watson, Defra's Chief Scientific Adviser, has been named as the winner of the 2007 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) International Scientific Cooperation Award.
He was recognised for his outstanding contributions to promoting international scientific cooperation in scientific research, communication and training and his work on environmental and sustainable development.
Secretary of State for the Environment, Hilary Benn said:
“We are very proud to have such a world class scientist working at Defra. I am delighted that Bob Watson has been recognised for his outstanding body of work on an international level. He has made an enormous contribution to the understanding of some of the biggest challenges facing the world today and continues to bring scientists from all over the world together to find answers.”
Professor Watson said:
“It’s an honour to receive such an award. I am delighted that the work of thousands of scientists working together on issues of development and environmental sustainability is taken so seriously. With international cooperation we can address issues such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, water resources and the sustainable production of food on a global scale, but there is much to do. I am very grateful to receive such recognition from my peers.”
Established in 1992, the AAAS Award for International Scientific Cooperation recognizes an individual or a limited number of individuals for making extraordinary contributions to further international cooperation in science and engineering.
Page published: 15 February 2008