Norman Myers

Norman Myers (born 24 August 1934) is a British environmentalist specialising in biodiversity and noted for his work on environmental refugees. He is the father of marathon runner Mara Yamauchi, and lives in Headington, Oxford, England.

Professional career

Myers has been an advisor to organizations including the United Nations, the World Bank, scientific academies in several countries, and various government administrations worldwide. He is an Honorary Visiting Fellow at Green College, Oxford University, and an Adjunct Professor at Duke University. He is a patron of population concern charity Population Matters and, in 1991, was awarded the environmental Blue Planet Prize. He was elected as a Foreign Associate of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences in 1994.