About me
As Sustainability and Science Director, Chris Dunford has been responsible for ‘Sustainable Futures’ at We The Curious since 2011. During that time, he has introduced a sector-leading programme of environmental best practice, innovative technologies, and organisational change. In 2019, We The Curious became the first science centre in the world to declare a climate emergency and pledge to ambitious decarbonisation targets in this decade, implemented alongside climate change adaptation.
Beyond We The Curious, Chris has held positions as Head of Environmental Sustainability at UKRI, Elected Director of the Bristol Green Capital Partnership, Mentor of Arizona State University’s ‘Sustainability in Science Museums’ Global Fellowship, and Chair of the ASDC Decarbonisation Group. Chris’ background is in science communication and stand-up comedy.
