About

Political and public awareness of environment, nature and sustainability challenges and opportunities is at an all-time high. Geopolitical shifts, an acceleration in law and policy making, greater stakeholder interest and engagement, and a diversity of voices and perspectives, has profound implications for all sectors.

We have a unique range of experience across multiple continents, disciplines and organisations. We offer strategic advisory services on a wide-range of environment, nature and sustainability issues, partnering with like-minded individuals and organisations.

This includes advising on multilateral environmental agreements on biodiversity, climate change, desertification, high seas, migratory species, wetlands, wildlife trade, and world heritage, as well as on a wide-array of related agreements, including on animal and human health, sustainable development, and transnational crime. 

Scanlon Advisory LLC is a limited liability company registered in Switzerland. 

President

John E Scanlon AO is President of Scanlon Advisory. John is a seasoned leader in the fields of environment, nature conservation and sustainable development, with a unique range of experience gained across multiple continents, disciplines and organisations.

John is a longstanding and passionate advocate for the environment and a sought after advisor, commentator and public speaker. By clicking on the photo below you can find out more of John's experience and expertise. 

President

John E. Scanlon AO

Wang Yang

Vice Premier, China

Amina Mohammed

United Nations, Deputy Secretary General

Karmenu Vella 

Commissioner, European Commission

Ghada Waly

Executive Director, UNODC

Hon. Sharon Ikeazor

Chair, EPI Leadership Council

Honours and Awards

Selected honours and awards received by John E. Scanlon AO, President, Scanlon Advisory LLC.

Chinese Government Friendship Award

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)

Doctor Honoris Causa
Ilia State University, Georgia

Baobab Award for Innovation
UN Environment Programme

Distinguished Alumni Award
University of Adelaide

Financial Crime Fighter of the Year
Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime

Fostering Partnerships in Conservation Award
INTERPOL

International Environmental Law Award
Centre for International Environmental Law

Publications and Interviews

Selected publications and interviews with John E. Scanlon AO, President, Scanlon Advisory LLC.

Full list of publications

Interview with the Financial Times on Covid-19

'Hopecast' interview with Dr Jane Goodall

'Global biodiversity goals & targets won’t be met through voluntary commitments'

'How to prevent the next wildlife-related pandemic'

'Crunch time for biodiversity – will it be third time lucky?'

'Environmental, Nature and Wildlife Crimes and the Role of International Law' 

'Preventing and combatting wildlife trafficking – a global imperative'

'Commemorating CITES at 50: We've come a long way but challenges remain'

'UNEP at 50: Reflections from a Former Insider'

'Forgotten kingdom of fungi!'

'Elephants can help achieve biodiversity and climate targets'

'Nexus between wildlife crime and climate change'

'Legacy Paper - International law, UNEP, MEAs'

'Is CITES Compliance Process Becoming a Game of Chance?'

'Global environmental strategies are still falling short – what’s next?'

'Artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies can transform how we trace trade in wild animals and plants'

'Much more to be done - China Daily'

'Crimes that affect the environment - the landscape of criminalisation'

'Rangers and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework'

'China's transition to green development and the ecological civilization'

'Are the Rio Conventions Stuck on a Treadmill?'

'Plastics pollution treaty negotiations – alternative pathways to overcome the impasse'