Jon is an environmental and agricultural specialist with experience in ecological infrastructure, water resource management, environmental pollution and climate adaptation. With over 20 years at the Institute of Natural Resources (INR), he has worked on transformative and multidisciplinary projects, such as the JNCC Environmental Pollution Programme and the uMkhomazi Catchment restoration programme. Through applied research, community engagement, and policy development, Jon advances sustainability and resilience in agriculture and natural resource management.