John N. (“Jack”) Kittinger, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Center for Sustainable Lands and Waters
Under his leadership, Conservation International works to ensure that the basic benefits of nature – including our ability to produce food, fiber and materials – is undertaken in ways that replenish our natural wealth. The center’s staff focuses on protecting biodiversity on productive lands and waters, and further supporting the protection and restoration of some of Earth’s most important ecosystems.
Dr. Kittinger is a research professor in Arizona State University’s School of Ocean Futures and Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability, as part of Conservation International’s innovative partnership with ASU. He previously served as vice president of the Global Fisheries and Aquaculture program in Conservation International’s Center for Oceans, and led Conservation International’s global ocean strategy.
A social scientist and marine ecologist by training, Dr. Kittinger is a lifelong surfer, fisher and waterman, and is committed to being in the water as often as possible.
Under his leadership, Conservation International works to ensure that the basic benefits of nature – including our ability to produce food, fiber and materials – is undertaken in ways that replenish our natural wealth. The center’s staff focuses on protecting biodiversity on productive lands and waters, and further supporting the protection and restoration of some of Earth’s most important ecosystems.
Dr. Kittinger is a research professor in Arizona State University’s School of Ocean Futures and Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability, as part of Conservation International’s innovative partnership with ASU. He previously served as vice president of the Global Fisheries and Aquaculture program in Conservation International’s Center for Oceans, and led Conservation International’s global ocean strategy.
A social scientist and marine ecologist by training, Dr. Kittinger is a lifelong surfer, fisher and waterman, and is committed to being in the water as often as possible.