Craig HILTON-TAYLOR

I have been head of the IUCN Red List Unit for the past 26 years, the unit is responsible for overseeing the production and maintenance of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. My responsibilities include project development, fund-raising, planning and management, implementation of projects, managing staff, facilitating workshops, etc. My work requires liaison with a network of species experts, conservation organizations, and with governments and inter-governmental conservation bodies. Prior to joining IUCN, I worked for the South African National Biodiversity Institute dealing with in situ and ex situ plant conservation matters, including the development of a national plant Red List programme, identification of key plant areas, ex situ conservation policy for botanic gardens, and representing national government at inter-governmental conservation treaty meetings. I also have several years’ experience running field projects to identify local conservation priorities.