Patrons

Professor Graham Ashworth
Graham Ashworth is Research Professor of Urban Environmental Studies at Salford University, President of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) in Europe, and member of the UK Round Table on Sustainable Development. He is a past President of the Baptist Union of Great Britain. Formerly he was Chairman of Going for Green and ENCAMS (Environmental Campaigns).

The Most Revd George Carey
Formerly Archbishop of Canterbury (1991-2002), Bishop of Bath and Wells (1988-1991), Principal of Trinity College, Bristol (1982-1988) and Vicar of St Nicholas' Church in Durham. George Carey was a curate in Islington, then a lecturer at Oak Hill Theological College from 1966, moving to St John's College, Nottingham in 1970. His publications include The Church in the Market Place (Morehouse, 1991), A Charter for the Church (Morehouse, 1993) and The Bible for Everyday Life (Lion, 2000).

Lady Catherwood

The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Richard Chartres
Richard Chartres is the Bishop of London. Formerly he was Bishop of Stepney (1992-1995), a London vicar (1984-1992), and Chaplain to Robert Runcie while Bishop of St Albans and then at Canterbury. His publications include Religion, Science and the Environment. An article 'Ecological Friars' (Plant-Talk) and his talk dedicating the Ecocongregations project, are online. For further information see the London Anglican website.

Rt Hon John Gummer MP
MP for Suffolk Coastal, and formerly Secretary of State for Environment (1993-97). He was Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1989-93), Minister for London, Employment Minister and Paymaster General. He was first elected an MP in 1970. He is active in the promotion of the European cause, and well known for his detailed presentation of European business issues. While at MAFF he chaired the European Council of Agriculture Ministers during the negotiations for GATT, and represented EU Ministers in Chicago during the final stages of the trade negotiations. He has earned worldwide respect both in the business community and among environmentalists - Friends of the Earth called him "the best Environment Secretary we have ever had". Since leaving office he has been appointed Chairman of the International Commission on Sustainable Consumption and Chairman of the Marine Stewardship Council. He is Chairman of THE SANCROFT GROUP, which is active in environmental, ethical and health and safety consultancy. John Gummer was a keynote speaker at Forum 2002 an Anglo-American climate change conference. Further information.

Professor Sir Ghillean Prance FRS
Ghillean Prance is Visiting Professor at Reading University, President of the Institute of Biology (IOB), and Scientific Director of the Eden Project, Cornwall. He was formerly Director of Kew Botanic Gardens. Prance spent many years in Amazonian Brazil doing botanical exploration and taxonomy, and has lived with 16 indian tribes. He has written over 300 papers on plant systematics, plant ecology, ethnobotany and conservation - and 13 books including A Passion for Plants: From the Rainforest of Brazil to Kew Gardens (Lion, 1995) and The Earth Under Threat - A Christian Perspective (Wild Goose, 1996). Further information from Au Sable Institute.

Mr Meuric Rees CBE
Meuric Rees is a farmer, Christian, and former Lord Lieutenant of Gwynedd.

The Revd Dr John Stott
John Stott is Rector Emeritus, All Souls Church, Langham Place. He is the founder and Honorary President of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC). John Stott is the author of over 40 books, including Basic Christianity, Issues Facing Christians Today and The Birds Our Teachers (Candle, 1999). Further information from John Stott Ministries website.

Professor Calvin DeWitt
Cal DeWitt is Director and CEO of Au Sable Institute for Environmental Studies, Wisconsin, USA - preparing hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students for environmental careers integrated with biblical worldviews. His publications include "Creation's environmental challenge to evangelical Christianity" in The Care of Creation (IVP, 2000). Further information from the Au Sable website.

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	Patrons Professor Graham Ashworth Graham Ashworth is Research Professor of Urban Environmental Studies at Salford University, President of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) in Europe, and member of the UK Round Table on Sustainable Development. He is a past President of the Baptist Union of Great Britain. Formerly he was Chairman of Going for Green and ENCAMS (Environmental Campaigns). The Most Revd George Carey Formerly Archbishop of Canterbury (1991-2002), Bishop of Bath and Wells (1988-1991), Principal of Trinity College, Bristol (1982-1988) and Vicar of St Nicholas' Church in Durham. George Carey was a curate in Islington, then a lecturer at Oak Hill Theological College from 1966, moving to St John's College, Nottingham in 1970. His publications include The Church in the Market Place (Morehouse, 1991), A Charter for the Church (Morehouse, 1993) and The Bible for Everyday Life (Lion, 2000). Lady Catherwood The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Richard Chartres Richard Chartres is the Bishop of London. Formerly he was Bishop of Stepney (1992-1995), a London vicar (1984-1992), and Chaplain to Robert Runcie while Bishop of St Albans and then at Canterbury. His publications include Religion, Science and the Environment. An article 'Ecological Friars' (Plant-Talk) and his talk dedicating the Ecocongregations project, are online. For further information see the London Anglican website. Rt Hon John Gummer MP MP for Suffolk Coastal, and formerly Secretary of State for Environment (1993-97). He was Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1989-93), Minister for London, Employment Minister and Paymaster General. He was first elected an MP in 1970. He is active in the promotion of the European cause, and well known for his detailed presentation of European business issues. While at MAFF he chaired the European Council of Agriculture Ministers during the negotiations for GATT, and represented EU Ministers in Chicago during the final stages of the trade negotiations. He has earned worldwide respect both in the business community and among environmentalists - Friends of the Earth called him "the best Environment Secretary we have ever had". Since leaving office he has been appointed Chairman of the International Commission on Sustainable Consumption and Chairman of the Marine Stewardship Council. He is Chairman of THE SANCROFT GROUP, which is active in environmental, ethical and health and safety consultancy. John Gummer was a keynote speaker at Forum 2002 an Anglo-American climate change conference. Further information. Professor Sir Ghillean Prance FRS Ghillean Prance is Visiting Professor at Reading University, President of the Institute of Biology (IOB), and Scientific Director of the Eden Project, Cornwall. He was formerly Director of Kew Botanic Gardens. Prance spent many years in Amazonian Brazil doing botanical exploration and taxonomy, and has lived with 16 indian tribes. He has written over 300 papers on plant systematics, plant ecology, ethnobotany and conservation - and 13 books including A Passion for Plants: From the Rainforest of Brazil to Kew Gardens (Lion, 1995) and The Earth Under Threat - A Christian Perspective (Wild Goose, 1996). Further information from Au Sable Institute. Mr Meuric Rees CBE Meuric Rees is a farmer, Christian, and former Lord Lieutenant of Gwynedd. The Revd Dr John Stott John Stott is Rector Emeritus, All Souls Church, Langham Place. He is the founder and Honorary President of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC). John Stott is the author of over 40 books, including Basic Christianity, Issues Facing Christians Today and The Birds Our Teachers (Candle, 1999). Further information from John Stott Ministries website. Professor Calvin DeWitt Cal DeWitt is Director and CEO of Au Sable Institute for Environmental Studies, Wisconsin, USA - preparing hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students for environmental careers integrated with biblical worldviews. His publications include "Creation's environmental challenge to evangelical Christianity" in The Care of Creation (IVP, 2000). Further information from the Au Sable website. \| Home \| Who's who in JRI \| Pagetop \| Please use the right-hand bar to explore further	About JRI Who’s who Patrons Directors Advisors Staff
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