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Leading conservation planner and champion for biodiversity.

Incisive theoretical population geneticist.

African naturalist and trailblazer in the taphonomy of human origins

Evolutionary geneticist whose powerful statistical methods facilitated the molecular revolution of evolutionary biology.

Conservation and livestock geneticist who made a significant and lasting contribution to biodiversity policy and the management of endangered species.

Determined and generous champion of protected-areas science and policy

An inspirational advocate for adaptation, animal behaviour and natural history.

A visionary conservationist, deep thinker and versatile scholar who challenged the field of conservation to reflect on itself and its purpose in inclusive ways.

Ecosystem ecologist who made fundamental contributions to carbon cycle science and advocated for the next generation of scientists

A visionary and interdisciplinary scientist who brought a fearless passion to everything she did, inspiring all those around her.