Buzz Holling is acknowledged as one of Canada's most influential ecologists. His research has offered new insight into ecological management and has contributed to the understanding of stability and change in human and natural systems. Professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia and an emeritus eminent scholar at the University of Florida, he is the founder of the Resilience Alliance, a research organization providing a foundation for sustainable development policy and practice. Over the years, he has provided leadership to national and international scientific committees and boards, including the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis.