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…

Professor Alan Jenkins
Director of Science at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)

Professor Alan Jenkins, represents the UK government on the IHP Council – the UN body devoted to water research and management and related education and capacity development.

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)…

David Wilson
Former Director of Bradford UNESCO City of Film

Former Director of Bradford UNESCO City of Film, David Wilson works to drive sustainable development through culture and creativity.

Professor Harry Dixon
Group Leader, Water Resources Systems at UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)

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…

Professor Sheila Mclean
Professor Emerita of Law and Ethics in Medicine, University of Glasgow

Professor Sheila McLean, OBE and Professor Emerita of Law and Ethics in Medicine at the University of Glasgow…

Karen Merkel
Founder and Partner, New Media Networks (NMN)

Karen Merkel is an expert on international development through creative industries…

Dr Kirstin Lemon
GSNI Information and Infrastructure Team Leader, British Geological Survey (BGS)

Kirstin Lemon heads the Information and Infrastructure Team at the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland…

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