Bob Scholes’ passing this Wednesday has certainly spread grief all over the environmentalist society. Let’s learn the cause of his demise and more about him below.
Bob was a Professor at the University of Witwatersrand. Sources say he belongs to the top environmental scientists all around the world.
Bob Scholes Passing: How Did He Die?
Bob Scholes’ passing news was declared in a notice released by Wits university on 29th April.
Mail Guardian reports Bob died days while being on a hike in northern Namibia. He was there with his friends and colleagues. However, the cause of his death is still not revealed.
The university stated Bob to be a big name in the field of climate science in the world. They said his roles are irreplaceable and the works unbeatable. He passed at the age of 63.
It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the passing away of Prof Bob Scholes, Director of GCI and Wits Distinguished Professor, on Wednesday 28 April, following a hike in northern Namibia. This is a sad, sad day for Wits. Bob is irreplaceable.
— Faculty of Science, Wits University (@FacultyWits) April 29, 2021
Bob Scholes Family; Who Is His Wife?
Scholes’ wife is Professor Mary Scholes.
Besides, the Scholes family has a son of 23 years old.
Mary Scholes is a professor in Applied Systems Analysis at the University of Witswatersrand and holds a Research Chair. She serves full-time at the School of Animal, Plant, and Environmental Sciences.
Bob and his wife worked together at the Wits in the field of climate change and environmental conservation. Mary has also published a large number of articles related to her work.
Is Bob Scholes on Wikipedia?
Bob does not have a Wikipedia page.
He was born on the 28th of October, 1957.
Bob’s studies and research include the Assessment of Elephant Management, Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change, Strategic Assessment of Shale Gas development, and many more.
Today South Africa lost one of its very finest and most globally recognised scientists. Many of us lost a great friend. He was a curious mix of profound intellect, immense knowledge and gentle arrogance. I salute Bob Scholes whose passing leaves us so much poorer. pic.twitter.com/13eTNgjjKi
— Morné du Plessis (@plessis_morne) April 29, 2021
Besides, he was the author in the third, fourth, and fifth assessments of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Furthermore, he had served as a board member of certain top-ranked agencies like the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry and South African National Parks.
For sure, Bob was leading several efforts in controlling climate change and painting the environmental balance.