Author Archives: Professor Sir John Beddington

Professor Sir John Beddington

Sir John Beddington was appointed as Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA) on 1 January 2008. Since being in post, the GCSA has led on providing scientific advice to Government during the 2009 swine flu outbreak and the 2010 volcanic ash incident. The GCSA has also been responsible for increasing the scientific capacity across Whitehall by encouraging all major departments of state to recruit a Chief Scientific Adviser.

Taking Responsibility for Water

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Professor Sir John Beddington

  Water is our most vital resource and global water security is a really important agenda. Alongside food and energy security, water security is central to economic growth, health and social well-being in all countries. On Monday a new report … Continue reading →

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The 7 billionth person

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Professor Sir John Beddington

  The seven billionth person joins us at a time of unprecedented global challenge. Population growth in the last decade has been exceptionally rapid and has coincided with a global realisation that “business as usual” in terms of global food … Continue reading →

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Up, up and away with Super Broccoli

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Professor Sir John Beddington

Although I am currently in Korea, it was intriguing to hear through my office the announcement of the new variety of healthier broccoli Beneforté hitting M&S stores across the UK this week.  This is a real success story for the UK … Continue reading →

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Responding to comments from ‘Preparing for the Future’

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Professor Sir John Beddington

It is encouraging to see the range of comments that this report has sparked. While the sheer volume prevents me from responding to each in turn, there are two key points I would like to raise: First, many of you … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the future

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Professor Sir John Beddington

I’m delighted that we have published the report on the International Dimensions of Climate Change this week. This shorter type of Foresight project examines what risks the UK could face in the future through international climate change and the strengths … Continue reading →

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