(co-chair from 2003–2005), the Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts and Islands, and the Interim Coordinator of the Nairobi Convention UNEP Regional Seas Programme. Recently, Rolph has been invited to sit on numerous international conference committees and panels, and as moderator/speaker on climate change, biodiversity and island issues. Rolph is periodically invited by the Secretary General of the UN, Ban Ki Moon, to speak at various UN forums, including the UN General Assembly. His work has also been covered by the international media, such as CNN and the BBC. Rolph is an elected Central Committee Member of the ruling socialist People's Party and has been active in the social and political life of his party. Honors and contributions Rolph has received numerous international awards and recognition for his work on islands, climate change and biodiversity. Rolph is known for his ability to bring together the various disciplines - natural science, economics and business - to innovate solutions for environmental problems. His research in sustainable tourism and climate change continue to benefit numerous tourism developments in Seychelles and elsewhere. Rolph is a lead author with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and was involved with the Third and Fourth Assessment Reports. The panel was jointly awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, and the contribution of many scientists was acknowledged. Rolph has published numerous peer-reviewed papers, book chapters and one book. In 2007, he was elected Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society for his contributions to marine research. In January 2007, Rolph was selected a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. He received an honorary doctorate from the University of London in March 2016. References 1968 births Living people Alumni of the University of East Anglia Alumni of the University of Surrey Alumni of Ulster University Alumni of University of London Worldwide Alumni of the University of London Energy ministers of Seychelles Environment ministers of Seychelles University of Seychelles Fellows of the Royal Geographical Society