Niall is a National Geographic Explorer, conservationist, biologist and broadcaster, with a particular interest in humankind’s relationship with nature.

Niall is the CEO of Edge Group Conservation, an NGO dedicated to preventing extinction by building systems for effective conservation. In addition to his day-to-day work in conservation, Niall is an award-winning wildlife TV presenter, is involved in multiple projects at the nexus between innovative finance and conservation, and sits on the Expert Advisory panel for The Earthshot Prize.

Outside of work, Niall is a seasoned adventurer who has rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, skied across Greenland and the Vatnajokull Icecap, cycled over the Himalayas, and been on multiple rock climbing and mountaineering trips around the world. He is a Fellow and former Trustee of the Royal Geographical Society, a Trustee or Ambassador for six social and environmental charities, and is an active member of the Brecon Mountain Rescue team.

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Headshot of Dr Niall McCann, a speaker at the RGS Explore symposium.