John Ray Initiative

The John Ray Initiative (JRI) "is an educational charity with a vision to bring together scientific and Christian understandings of the environment in a way that can be widely communicated and lead to effective action. It was formed in 1997 in recognition of the urgent need to respond to the global environmental crisis and the challenges of sustainable development and environmental stewardship.

"JRI's mission is to promote responsible environmental stewardship in accordance with Christian principles and the wise use of science and technology."

People

Accessed April 2009:

President and Vice-Presidents

• Sam Berry FRSE
• Sir John Houghton CBE FRS (President)
• Colin Russell
• John Sale

Directors

• Claire Ashton (Executive Secretary)
• Paul Wagstaff (Company Secretary)
• Paul Houghton (Treasurer)
• Margot Hodson
• John Weaver
• Robert White (Chairman)

Patrons

• Graham Ashworth
• George Carey
• Lady Catherwood
• Richard Chartres
• John Gummer MP
• Sir Ghillean Prance FRS
• Meuric Rees CBE
• John Stott
• Calvin DeWitt

Staff

• David Thistlethwaite (Administrator)
• John McKeown (Development Officer)

Contact

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