Paul Rose Biography
Prolific TV presenter and Vice President of the Royal Geographical Society, Paul Rose is a charismatic and experienced corporate speaker, expounding upon his vast experience as a science support and field logistics expert, polar guide, professional diver and instructor, mountaineer and yacht skipper.
Background and career
Paul has experienced a lifetime of exploring, adventure and travel. His love of nature has translated into an on-screen talent, and Paul has presented nature programmes and has reported for BBC News and Sky News, as well as numerous radio segments, and the BBC Human Planet Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.
He was the Base Commander of Rothera Research Station, Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey for 10 years and was awarded The Queen's Polar Medal. For his work with NASA and the Mars Lander project on Mt Erebus, Paul was awarded the US Polar Medal. The Royal Geographical Society presented him with The Ness Award - "For the popularisation of Geography and the wider understanding of our world".
Paul's consultancy service specialises in providing leading edge thinking to align business with global sustainability issues. He is an expert at communicating and de-mystifying complex subjects, and is an informed and passionate conservationist, working hard to support our understanding and protection of our ecosystems and biodiversity.
His professional diving work includes science support diving in Antarctica - BAS Institute Diving Officer, and the Indian Ocean - Diving Ops Advisor to the RGS Shoals of Capricorn project. He ran the US Navy diver training programme at Great Lakes Naval Training Centre and has trained many emergency response dive teams including the Police, Fire Department and Underwater Recovery Teams.
Paul is a Mountain and Polar Guide leading Greenland Icecap crossing expeditions, polar science support logistics and mountaineering expeditions. He has worked as a Mountain Safety consultant to the oil industry in the Middle East, and advises and provides operational support to expeditions, charities & business in Health & Safety, Fieldwork, Diving Operations & Expedition Training.
Paul was Vice President and Chair of Expeditions and Fieldwork Division 1999 - 2002 at the Royal Geographical Society.
He is a published Author; Paul co-authored Oceans and has written numerous commissioned magazine articles. Paul has recently written about Humboldt and Magellan for a new book on Great Explorers. He is a freelance Journalist and a member of the Society of Authors.
As an informed and passionate conservationist, Paul works hard and effectively to support our understanding and protection of our ecosystems and biodiversity.
He has just returned from making a 305 meter science support dive to the bottom of Lake Geneva aboard the Mir Submarine.
Speaking Topics
Prolific TV presenter and Vice President of the Royal Geographical Society, Paul Rose is a charismatic and experienced corporate speaker.
- Conservation
- Sustainability
- Explorer
- Science
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Paul Rose News
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David Aaronovitch and Simon Jenkins Speak at Battle of Ideas
27th October 2011
David Aaronovitch and Simon Jenkins are journalists, broadcasters and columnists, as well as awards hosts and after dinner speakers. They are speaking at the Battle of Ideas - two days of high-level, thought-provoking, public debate organised by the Institute of Ideas, and hosted by the Royal College of Art in London.
Rachel Armstrong Talks ‘Living Buildings’
25th October 2011
“Living buildings could inhale city carbon emissions”, says Rachel Armstrong, senior TED fellow and co-director of Avatar, a research group exploring the potential of advanced technologies in architecture, tells www.cnn.com.
Jeremy Rifkin’s New Book Released
3rd October 2011
Fresh off the back of his meetings with Chancellor Merkel in Berlin, Jeremy Rifkin, president of the Foundation on Economic Trends is back in the US for the release of his new book, featured in The Huffington Post. Jeremy spoke to editor Tom Zeller about his latest publication.
Jonathan Porritt CBE Presents at the Royal Society
8th November 2010
Today and tomorrow the Royal Society will be holding a series of talks and discussions focusing on geo-engineering and “Taking control of our planet’s climate”. Jonathon Porrit CBE – former Director of Friends of the Earth and Founder Director of Forum for the Future – will be discussing the implications of geo-governance.
Tony Juniper talks about climate change in the Independent Review of the Year 2009
29th December 2009
Tony Juniper is a campaigner, writer, speaker and commentator and one of the UK’s best known environmentalists. Tony is also the Green Party's General Election candidate for Cambridge. For the last 25 years he has spent his time seeking change toward a more sustainable society at local, national and international levels; from providing ecology and conservation experiences for primary school children, to making the case for new recycling laws, to orchestrating international campaigns for action on rainforests and climate change. Here he writes in the Independent Review of the Year 2009, looking back at the what has happened with regard to climate change in 2009. to read the article, click on the title.
Sarah Beeny is helping residents revitalise village life in a new series - Village SOS
9th August 2011
In a brand new series, entrepreneur and property developer, Sarah Beeny follows six communities aiming to breathe life back into their area, with the aid of a six-figure grant from the Big Lottery Fund and an army of volunteers.
Kevin McCloud and Dame Ellen MacArthur revved up for the Eco-Car Challenge
13th September 2010
Yesterday saw a display of the largest number of eco-cars on The Mall in London. Environmental supporters including designer, author and speaker Kevin McCloud revved up to enjoy the action and inject some fun back into sustainability.
Clarence House opens its doors to the public for Summer Garden Party
7th September 2010
Tomorrow morning Clarence House will be opening its beautiful gardens to the public for ‘A Garden Party to Make a Difference’, and Clive Anderson and Jonathan Dimbleby will be there to facilitate the debates on sustainable living.
Round the world yachtswoman, Ellen MacArthur is to quit sailing to spread the environmental sustainable message
5th October 2009
Dame Ellen MacArthur is giving up sailing in order to spread the word about saving resources in order to save the planet. The round the world yachtswoman made the astonishing announcement on this week's Desert Island Discs when she was the casterway of the show, hosted by television news presenter Kirsty Young
Speakers Corner on Inclusivity and Diversity
1st October 2009
Links between diversity and company image and inclusivity and staff retention are well known but it is new factors coming to light around increased creativity and better customer service that are ensuring diversity and inclusivity are keys to success.
Paul Rose Reviews
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