Christopher has worked as UK Representative for the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and as EU Representative on organic textile policy and regulatory issues. He is expert in the development of policies and strategies for sustainable and organic textiles. Christopher is past President of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) Organics Europe Group. He is Trustee of Pesticide Action Network. Previously Head of Research at the Organic Research Centre ? Elm Farm, Christopher has degrees in biological sciences and agriculture.''