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    • The Global Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Iain's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    About Iain

    Iain Stewart is Professor of Geoscience Communication at the University of Plymouth, UK. His academic interests in applying Earth science to pressing societal concerns – geoscience and sustainable development, climate change, geo-resources, geo-energy, and disaster risk reduction – form the basis of his 2018 recognition as UNESCO Chair in ‘Geoscience and Society’.

    Iain’s academic roots are in active tectonics and geohazards. After completing a BSc in Geography and Geology at Strathclyde University (1986), and a PhD in earthquake geology at the University of Bristol (1990), he taught Earth sciences at Brunel University, west London, until 2002. In 2004, he joined the University of Plymouth, where he developed his interdisciplinary interests in ‘geo-communication’.

    His geo-communication activities build on a 15-year partnership with BBC Science, making popular mainstream television documentaries about planet Earth. As well as general Earth science programmes showcasing how the planet works and what it means for those living on it, Iain has explored the geological aspects of his Scottish homeland. In addition, he has tackled controversial societal issues, notably climate change and energy. 

    This ‘popular geoscience’ has led to an academic interest in how best to convey complex and contested Earth science to non-technical (public) audiences. Working with a team of doctoral students, Iain has forged novel research alliances with human geographers, psychologists, sociologists and anthropologists to apply social and cognitive science perspectives on communicating risk and uncertainty to Earth science problems. The work includes understanding cultural responses to geo-hazard threats, examining how popular media (film and video games) can

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    Mr. Antonis Angelopoulos has been awarded the 2019 Medal of Merit of the European Federation of Geologists (EFG), after the Association of Greek Geologists’(AGG) nomination. The EFG Medal of Merit is awarded to individuals who, in the view of Council, have provided exceptional and distinguished contributions to the EFG or to the geological profession in Europe.

    • Diploma di Laurea in Geology–Geophysics in 1974 with honors from the University of Naples Italy, Ferdinando II .
    • Post Graduate studies in 1981 at the University of Toronto Canada in Geophysics & Mineral Economics as United Nation fellow.
    • Candidate for PhD at the University of Athens, Geology and Geoenvironment Dpt.
    • Deputy (MP) for the parliamentary elections of September 2015 included in the List of the candidates by the Democratic Cooperation party.
    • Senior Advisor for Mineral and Oil Resources for the period 2010- January 2015 to the competent Vice Minister and Ministers of Environment Energy and Climate Change Ministry. During this period, he was member of the Following Ministry committees: For amending the legal framework, granting oil exploration and production permits, establishing the licensing agency as well as for assessing and negotiating the offers for the non-exclusive offshore seismic survey and the open door licensing tender. Finally, for the preparation and launching the 2nd International Tender for granting exploration & production permits for 20 offshore for three onshore blocks under the direct expression of companies as well as for the transposition of the offshore safety EU directive and the revision of the Code governing the Mining Operations.
    • Presently Employ as senior Geoscientist by the Athens Water and Sewerage Company EYDAP S.A since 2000(water sector), advisor to the General Director for Water Supply.

    Employed by the Institute for Geology and Mineral Exploration (IGME) 1976-2000 involved in most of the exploration projects towards the asses

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    Iain Stewart, Professor of Geoscience Communication at PlymouthUniversity, is an Earth Scientist and broadcaster.

    After completing a degree in Geography and Geology at StrathclydeUniversity, and a PhD in earthquake geology at BristolUniversity, he lectured at BrunelUniversity, before leaving in 2002 to develop television projects on geoscience.

    He has presented major television series for the BBC, most notably Earth: The Power of the Planet; Earth: The Climate Wars; How Earth Made Us, How To Grow A Planet; and Volcano Live. Some of his most recent programmes have explored his old ‘backyard’ with Making Scotland’s Landscape and a celebration of the Scottish pioneers of geology, Men of Rock. He is currently President of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, an Honorary President of the Scottish Association of Geography Teachers and a Patron of the Scottish Geodiversity Forum.

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    About Iain Stewart

    As an academic Earth scientist Iain specialisies in recent geological change. After undergraduate studies in Geography and Geology at Strathclyde University (1986) and a PhD in earthquake geology at Bristol University (1990), he lectured Earth sciences at Brunel University in west London until 2002. During that time his research focused on uncovering the geological traces of ancient earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis and understanding how these past events can help us address future natural disaster threats. Much of that work focused on the Mediterreanean region and spanned historical times, which led to his first solo television series Journeys From The Centre of The Earth.

    In 2004 Iain moved south west to join Plymouth University and began to devote increasing amounts of his time to ‘popular geoscience’. His interests in geological hazards continued with Journeys into the Ring of Fire but the scope broadened into presenting major series on the nature, history and state of the planet, most notably Earth: The Power of the Planet, Earth: The Climate Wars, How Earth Made Us, How To Grow A Planet and last year, Volcano Live.

    His Scottish connection also allowed Iain to explore the planet in his old backyard with Making Scotland's Landscape and Men of Rock and he remains actively involved in tartan geoscience, principally in his roles as President of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, Patron of the Scottish Geodiversity Forum. He’s closely involved with the teaching of geology and geography in schools, currently being Honorary President of both the Geographical Association and the Scottish Association of Geography Teachers.

    Today, Iain juggles his normal teaching and admin duties at Plymouth University’s School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, with a hectic mix of filming, public talks, school visits. Squeezed in there is still a bit of research, though these days it’s as much on geoscience communication as geohaz

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