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Chris Spence


Chris Spence is the Deputy Director of IISD Reporting Services and is responsible for the recruitment, training and day-to-day management of consultants and staff. He also contributes regular articles on climate change policy for IISD’s Climate-L Daily News publication, and frequently manages IISD’s team of experts at major UN conferences on climate change and other environment and development issues. He currently divides his time between San Francisco and New York.

Prior to joining IISD, Chris worked in New Zealand as a political researcher and speechwriter, investigative journalist and lobbyist. His work focused on environment, health and international relations. He has also consulted widely for various United Nations agencies and organizations over the past decade, most notably on climate change. He lectures and writes regularly on climate change in the U.S. and internationally. His first major book, Global Warming: Personal Solutions for a Healthy Planet, was published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2005.

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Education

Languages

English and French (prof.)


Mr. Spence left IISD in May 2012.