Knighthood for SAIN Co-chair, Prof Bob Watson

Congratulations to Sir Bob Watson, Co-chair of SAIN Governing Board, Defra's chief scientific adviser, who has been honoured with a knighthood in the new year's list for his contribution to science.

On receiving the news Bob said: "I am delighted and humbled by this honour, which implicitly recognises the value of scientific knowledge in national and international environmental policy formulation. Of all the honours I have received this is very special, not only to me but also to my family and friends."

Bob was also elected as Fellow of Royal Society in May 2011.