Pablo Rodríguez Ros

BIO

ENG

I am an environmental scientist with a PhD in Marine Sciences. As a researcher in ocean sciences for more than 10 years, I worked in research centers and participated in scientific expeditions on all continents and oceans. I firmly believe that scientists must play an essential role in the current context of global change through advice, management, communication, and policy. Therefore, I currently help address scientific and environmental issues by building bridges between science, society, and politics. Specifically, I am engaged in the challenge of protecting 30% of the oceans before 2030, particularly the Mediterranean Sea.

ESP

Soy un ambientólogo con un doctorado en Ciencias Marinas. Como investigador en ciencias oceánicas durante más de 10 años, trabajé en centros de investigación y participé en expediciones científicas en todos los continentes y océanos. Creo firmemente que los científicos deben desempeñar un papel esencial en el contexto actual de cambio global a través de la asesoría, gestión, comunicación y políticas. Por lo tanto, actualmente ayudo a abordar problemas científicos y ambientales construyendo puentes entre la ciencia, la sociedad y la política. Específicamente, estoy involucrado en el desafío de proteger el 30% de los océanos antes de 2030, concretamente el Mar Mediterráneo.

Current

Marilles Foundation. Project Coordinator – 30×30 goals in the Spanish Mediterranean Sea. Since 2023.

The global initiative 30×30 is perhaps one of the most ambitious endeavors in the realm of biodiversity being undertaken on a global scale. This initiative seeks to safeguard 30% of the Earth’s surface (both terrestrial and marine) by the year 2030, while also establishing highly protected areas covering 10% of the planet within the same timeframe. Presently, my role revolves around contributing to the realization of this goal in the Spanish Mediterranean Sea, by collaborating closely with non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders.

Third Vice-Presidency of the Government of Spain and Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge. Technical Advisor on marine, scientific, and environmental issues. 2021-2022. Co-coordinator of the Framework of Priority Actions for the Recovery of the Mar Menor («Marco de Actuaciones Prioritarias para la Recuperación del Mar Menor»).
Citizens’ Climate Assembly in the Balearic Islands. Coordination Team Member. 2021-2022.
Third Vice-Presidency of the Government of Spain and Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge. Member of the Cabinet. 2021. Focused on environmental, marine, and scientific issues in the context of the ecological crisis of the Mar Menor Coastal Lagoon.
Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in the Balearic Islands. Officer of Science Literacy and Innovation. 2020.
Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM-CSIC). Ph.D. researcher. 2015 – 2020.
Scripps Institution of Oceanography – University of California San Diego. Ph.D. researcher. 2019 – 2020.
Mediterranean Institute of Advanced Studies (IMEDEA-CSIC). Ph.D. researcher. 2019.
ETH Zurich. Ph.D. researcher. 2018.
ETH Zurich. Ph.D. researcher. 2017.
Takuvik (Université Laval – CNRS). Ph.D. researcher. 2016.
Mediterranean Institute of Advanced Studies (IMEDEA-CSIC). MSc researcher. 2014.
OceanLab – University of Aberdeen. BSc researcher. 2013.
Earth Physics – University of Murcia. BSc researcher. 2013.
Marine Sciences Institute of Andalusia (ICMAN-CSIC). BSc researcher. 2011.
Marine Ecology – University of Murcia. BSc researcher. 2010-2012.

Academic background

Master’s Degree in Science and Innovation Management (2023). Polytechnic University of Valencia – Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).
Master’s Degree in Public Policy Management (2021). University of the Balearic Islands.
PhD in Marine Sciences (2020). Polytechnic University of Catalonia.
- Fulbright Fellow (2019-2020). Scripps Institution of Oceanography – University of California San Diego.
- «la Caixa» Foundation Fellow (2015-2019). Institute of Marine Sciences (Spanish National Research Council).
MSc in Social Communication of Scientific Research (2019). International University of Valencia.
MSc in Global Change (2014). Spanish National Research Council.
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences (2013). University of Murcia. «Outstanding Graduation Award in Environmental Sciences».