We have lost a valued colleague and wise advisor, John Mumford, Professor of Natural Resource Management in the Centre for Environmental Policy. John first joined Imperial College as a PhD student in 1975. Much of his subsequent career was based within the different iterations of the College’s environmental programme. He served as Head of Department from 2006 to 2011. Drawing on this and his undergraduate studies at Purdue University, John produced field operational, economic and ecological frameworks for quarantine and eradication management which have been implemented by governments and private sector on six continents. He has made a fundamental contribution to developing the risk analysis components for area-wide and genetic controls of disease vectors and agricultural pests, transforming the lives of hundreds of thousands in terms of income or health. John’s passion for teaching and for supporting those he taught at all levels of their future career was unparalleled. Many of his students have gone on to assume highly influential roles in governments and international bodies throughout the world. Through his advice, research and teaching, John’s quietly modest but impactful work leaves a substantial legacy. Through him and the team he has shaped and led, policy has been supported by science and many natural resources are genuinely better managed. To collate all of your kind thoughts and memories, there is an online ‘Book of Remembrance’. The photograph is one that John’s widow and close colleague, Megan Quinlan, has provided. Please add messages to this book so that John’s family can share in your memories. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations be made to the following charities. If you would like to donate, please use the links below. Farm Africa promotes sustainable agricultural practices, strengthens markets and protects the environment in rural Africa. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/johnmumfordmemorialfarmafrica The Windsor Boys’ School Boat Club is a rare state school which offers all the boys at the school the opportunity to row. John served as a trustee of the club until his death. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/mark-wilson-690?utm_term=VAAK9we4Z In the USA, John supported The Open Door, Gloucester (Massachusetts) where the mission is to alleviate the impact of hunger in this community. Please note in the message that your donation is in honour of John: https://theopendoor.networkforgood.com/

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