Gary Allport

Gary Allport is a seasoned conservation professional with extensive experience in policy advisory roles. Currently serving as Senior Adviser to the CEO at BirdLife International since November 2010, Gary has been instrumental in guiding conservation strategies. Prior to this, a significant tenure as Senior Policy Adviser at IUCN from October 2004 to September 2010 involved collaboration with global organizations such as The World Bank and the Global Environment Facility. Earlier experience at BirdLife International from 1995 to 2004 included roles as Assistant Director Programme Development and heads of both the Pacific and Africa divisions. An academic background includes a PhD in Ecology of waterfowl in grasslands and a BSc in Ecology, both from the University of East Anglia.