Iain Stewart

Iain Stewart is a leading geologist who is passionate about pressing societal and environmental issues. Currently, Iain is working as the Director of the Sustainable Earth Institute and a Professor of Geoscience Communication at the University of Plymouth, teaching future generations about the importance of action against climate change, natural disaster risk and geo-resources. Now booked as a sustainability speaker for events, Iain shares his passions for a future with sustainability at its centre.

With academic roots in geohazards and tectonics, Iain has devoted his time to various environmental organisations. He has formerly been a UNESCO Chair in Geoscience and Society, a Patron of the English Riviera Geopark and a member of the Scientific Board of UNESCO’s International Geological Programme. He has also enjoyed a career as a television presenter for the likes of the BBC, presenting Earth: The Power of the Planet, How to Grow a Planet, Journeys from the Centre of the Earth and more.

Also the President of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, Iain globally advocates Earth Sciences and the importance of geography and geology in education. Iain has also formerly worked as the President of the UK Earth Science Teachers Association and is currently the President of the Devon Wildlife Trust and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. He has also claimed awards such as the 2014 Scientia Medal, the 2013 Atheston Spilhaus Award and the 2015 Senior Public Engagement Award from the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

The author of books such as Plate Tectonics: Discover How Our Planet Works From the Inside Out, Earth: The Power of the Planet and Journeys From the Centre of the Earth, Iain is now booked as a sustainability expert for events. Having taught and lectured hundreds of students about the environmental issues of modern society, Iain is able to speak on topics such as natural disasters, climate change, geo-resources and more. Having researched the various Earth hazards and damage affecting our world, Iain Stewart is the perfect speaker to encourage increased sustainable practices.