Rebalance Earth has hired Professor Neil Entwistle, a renowned figure in river science and climate resilience at the University of Salford, as its head of science.
Professor Entwistle comes with 20 years of expertise in river ecosystems, landscape restoration, and sustainable environmental strategies, helping to tackle the challenges of climate change, habitat restoration, and natural flood management.
In this role, Entwistle will scale Rebalance Earth’s mission to integrate nature-based solutions into climate-resilient infrastructure for companies and communities. He will lead the scientific approach and innovation to strengthen water as an asset, driving key projects that help businesses across the UK achieve flood resilience and biodiversity recovery.
He will continue to research part-time with the University of Salford.
Rob Gardner, chief executive of Rebalance Earth, said: “We are thrilled to have Professor Neil Entwistle join our team. His passion for natural rivers and their floodplains makes him an invaluable resource.
“His leadership will be critical as we continue to expand our impact and ensure that, over the next decade, we mobilise long-term asset owners to invest in UK natural infrastructure, building climate adaptation and resilience.”
Professor Entwistle added: “Rebalance Earth’s approach is innovative and necessary. By recognising nature’s inherent value and restoring natural processes, we can mitigate flooding and bolster climate resilience.
“I am excited to be part of a team that puts nature at the heart of climate solutions and offers investors attractive returns through these restorative projects.”
