Accredited Experts

Accredited Experts are closely affiliated with the National Commission and sit on either a National or International Committee within their remit. They are crucial in the development and implementation of UNESCO policy and strategy in the UK.

Dr John Siddorn

Chief Executive of the National Oceanography Centre (NOC)

Dr John Siddorn heads the UK Delegation to the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO), established in 1960 as a body with functional autonomy within UNESCO…

Alan Evans

Head of the International and Strategic Partnerships Office at the National Oceanographic Commission (NOC)

Alan Evans is the Alternate Head of the UK Delegation to the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO)…

Professor Harry Dixon

Associate Director of International Research & Development, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

Professor Harry Dixon represents the UK government in the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme – the UN body devoted to water research.

Helen Maclagan OBE

Culture and Heritage Consultant

Helen Maclagan is an independent heritage and cultural specialist, based in the West Midlands.

Ivor Gaber

Professor of Political Journalism, University of Sussex

Professor Ivor Gaber represents the UK government on the IPDC, the UN body dedicated to supporting media and communication in developing countries.

Melanie Border

Coordinator at English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark

Melanie Border is an expert on UNESCO Global Geoparks, sitting on the inaugural UNESCO Global Geoparks Council and working as an active member of the Global Geopark Network Executive Board.

Professor Samar Hasnain

Professor of Molecular Biophysics, University of Liverpool

Professor Samar Hasnain represents the UK Government on the SESAME (Synchrotron-Light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East) Council…