AIRTO member British Geological Survey (BGS) are delighted to announce the appointment of the new Chair of the BGS Board. Prof Paul Monks CB is currently the chief scientific advisor for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and will join the board when he finishes this role later in the year. He will replace the current Chair of the BGS Board, Prof Sir Keith O’Nions.
As chief scientific advisor, Paul delivers independent and impartial science and engineering advice to ministers and decision makers across the department’s policy and delivery portfolio and the Clean Energy Superpower Mission. Paul also works closely with the Government chief scientific advisor, the cross-government network of departmental scientific advisors, and the DESNZ chief analyst, to strengthen the links within and across departments, encouraging effective engagement and knowledge sharing, and to support delivery of a robust evidence base to underpin policy decisions.
