Honorary Distinguished Fellows
The ISDJ's Honorary Distinguished Fellows are esteemed individuals from diverse backgrounds who have made significant contributions to the field of sustainable development. This unique group encompasses academics, practitioners, and advocates who possess distinctive strengths that are relevant to the Institute's mission.
The ISDJ greatly benefits from the expertise, influence, and network of these Honorary Distinguished Fellows. As ambassadors, they raise awareness and visibility for the Institute's work and initiatives. Through policy guidance and funding acquisition, they open doors to new opportunities and partnerships.
Recognized for their outstanding national, regional, and international stature and prominence, they are not only thought leaders in their fields but also passionate advocates for sustainable development. Their contributions have not only advanced knowledge and innovation but have also shaped policies and implemented practical solutions.
Their expertise and insights enrich the Institute's scholarship and teaching, fostering a stimulating and collaborative learning environment. Their involvement ensures that the Institute remains at the forefront of sustainable development research, education, and practice. With their guidance, the Institute will continue to shape policies and drive positive change, contributing to the achievement of sustainable development for all.
Professor Tshilidzi Marwala
Rector of the United Nations University; Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations
Gene Morse
State University of New York (SUNY) Distinguished Professor in the University of Buffalo (UB) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Director of the Translational Pharmacology Research Core in UB's New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences and Executive Director of the UWI-SUNY Centre for Leadership and Sustainable Development (CLSD).
Professor Jeffrey Sachs
University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University; President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network; Commissioner of the UN Broadband Commission for Development; Advisor to three United Nations Secretaries-General, and currently serves as an SDG Advocate under Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Professor Michael Taylor
Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology of The University of the West Indies Mona Campus; Director of the Climate Studies Group at Mona; Coordinating Lead Author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC); member of the Scientific Steering Committee for the CLIVAR programme of the World Climate Research Programme; member of Jamaica's National Climate Change Advisory Board and Director of the Caribbean Climate Modellers Consortium.
