Eminent BBC reporter, TV Presenter, Expedition Leader, Polar Explorer and Professional Diver Paul Rose will be in Sri Lanka as part of a tour to communicate and raise awareness about Climate Change through a lecture on series on ‘Talking Climate’

Paul presents an optimistic approach to climate change and discusses how we can develop sustainably while protecting our environment and its bio diversity.

He will also talk about his recently concluded Antarctic expedition where he led the science support for a climate change project in the Dry Valleys of Antarctica.

The event is for a audience with diverse interests. It will not be just another discussion on Climate Change but an engaging and exiting event that will get you thinking about what your role is in battling Climate Change  

If you are interested in meeting Paul Rose and share your thoughts with him, please contact Thushara Gunasekara for registrations at info.lk@britishcouncil.org or 011 4521521.

COMMUNICATING SCIENCE ON A WARMING PLANET
As part of Paul's visit, a panel discussion on the above topic will be held focussing on getting the message of climate change and global warming to a wider audience. Paul will also share his experience as a BBC and news presenter.

The panel discussion will be led by Paul Rose. The other panellists include, Prof. M T M Jiffry (Vice Chairman, University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka) Dr Jayantha Wattevidanage (Senior Lecturer, Open University of Sri Lanka) and the panel discussion will be facilitated by Mr Nalaka Gunawardene (Director, TVE Asia Pacific; science writer and broadcaster).  

ABOUT PAUL ROSE
Paul is a man of many talents and continues to thrive on a lifetime of exploring, adventure, travel and inquiry. He is completely genuine, enthusiastic, hard working and fun.

Paul’s television presenting credits include; Oceans, Voyages of Discovery, Take One Museum, Meltdown and Wind.

He reports for BBC News and has made live appearances on BBC Breakfast, BBC 24 News, Sky News and local TV News. Guest appearances include BBC's Breathing Places, UKTV Market Kitchen and Blue Peter.

Paul's radio broadcasting work includes; BBC National and Local Radio including World Service, Midweek, You and Yours, Simon Mayo, Rock FM and US National Radio.

He is a very experienced and popular public speaker, science support and field logistics expert, polar guide, professional diver and instructor, mountaineer and yacht skipper.

He was the Base Commander of Rothera Research Station, Antarctica for the British

Antarctic Survey for 10 years and was awarded HM The Queen's Polar Medal.

For his work with NASA and the Mars Lander project on Mt Erebus, Antarctica he was awarded the US Polar Medal.

The Royal Geographical Society presented The Ness Award to Paul - "For the popularisation of Geography and the wider understanding of our world".

He is a published Author; Paul co-authored his BBC linked book, Oceans. He has written numerous commissioned magazine articles and is currently writing for a new book on Great Explorers and the foreword to a new Antarctica guide. He writes for BBC News and is a member of the Society of Authors.

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.

He 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 worked for four years as a Mountain Safety consultant to the oil industry in the Middle East.

He 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.

Paul’s next Antarctic expedition is in December when he will lead the science support for a climate change project in the Dry Valleys of Antarctica.

Paul’s next television project is presenting BBC Our Oceans.

He has a keen competitive spirit - competing in the Norwegian Birkebeiner 54km ski race every year. In 2009 he sailed in the Fastnet Yacht Race and has recently committed to the 2011 race. Based in the Lake District, Paul spends as much time as possible alongside nature on the fells, diving, cycling, running, caving in nearby Yorkshire and relaxes sailing his boat on Windermere.