Dr. Alasdair Harris is a Director of the Ocean Resilience and Climate Alliance (ORCA), a philanthropic initiative advancing ocean-based solutions to combat climate change. Since its launch, ORCA has mobilised over $350 million to support transformative action to protect the ocean and strengthen climate resilience. A marine biologist and social entrepreneur, Alasdair spent over two decades as the founding Executive Director of Blue Ventures, an award-winning organisation supporting community-led marine conservation and the recovery of tropical fisheries through local stewardship. During his tenure, Blue Ventures grew into a global leader in community-based conservation, with programmes in more than a dozen countries across the coastal tropics. He holds a PhD in marine ecology and an honorary doctorate of science from the University of Edinburgh, where he is also an honorary fellow in the School of Geosciences.
Last Updated on 22nd May 2025