Rod Abson has over 8 years experience working on diverse environmental issues including preventing illegal trade in wildlife across south-east Asia, developing fauna sensitive road design, community education and engagement projects. He most recently was responsible for developing a new global environmental education programme and information management systems with the world secretariat of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in Geneva, Switzerland.
Rod holds a Masters in Environmental Management, Bachelor of Arts (Nature Tourism) and Postgraduate Certificate in Development Management. Rod has been involved with IUCN since 2008 as a member of the Commission on Education and Communication (CEC).