Dr David James Molden

Dr David James Molden is a research and development specialist with experience in designing, planning, executing, and monitoring programmes on mountain environments, water, and natural resources management with work experience across Asia and Africa. He was Director General of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) from 2011 to 2020 developing solutions for sustainable mountain development. Prior to joining ICIMOD he was the Acting Director General and Deputy Director General for Research at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), which received the 2011 IWRA Crystal Drop Award and the 2012 Stockholm Water Prize recognizing his work. Dr Molden received a PhD in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University in 1987 specializing in water resources, and has since developed broader interests in integrating social, technical, and environmental aspects of natural resources management. He has contributed to the publication of more than 250 works in books, journals, reports, the media, and educational materials. He is an Honorary Member of the International Water Resources Association (IWRA) and now consults for the World Bank. He has received many awards including the Outstanding Scientist Award of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) in 2009.