Rob McInnes

London

Rob McInnes is an independent Chartered Environmentalist with over 20 years experience in wetland-related research, consultancy and conservation and is Managing Director of RM Wetlands & Environment Ltd, an independent environmental consultancy dedicated to the wise use of wetlands. Rob serves on the Ramsar Convention’s Scientific and Technical Review Panel as the representative of the Society of Wetland Scientists. He is currently Task Lead on Urban Wetlands and contributes to the Panel’s work on restoration, climate change and ecosystem services. In addition to working with the Ramsar Convention, he has conducted work for UNESCO, CBD, UNDP and UN HABITAT and has undertaken projects for private companies and NGOs including IUCN and Wetlands International. Working internationally, his knowledge extends across a variety of wetland types from upland peatlands to urban ponds and he regularly publishes wetland-related articles in peer-reviewed papers, books and conference proceedings.

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