IISD thankful for outgoing Board members’ contributions to the Institute
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WINNIPEG—July 7, 2014—The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) would like to express its gratitude to the members of the Board of Directors whose years of service have now come to an end.
2013-2014 marked the last year of service on the Board for Emőke Szathmáry (who left in March 2014), Michel De Broux (who left in May 2014), Maurice Biron, Pedro Moura Costa, Jiahua Pan, Emmanuelle Sauriol, Bruce Schlein and Vicky Sharpe.
“IISD’s substantial achievements in the field of sustainable development would not have been possible without the unswerving support and hard work of these outgoing Board members,” says Daniel Gagnier, chair, Board of Directors. “I would like to thank each one for their many contributions and wish them success in their future endeavours.”
On June 26, 2014, IISD was pleased to announce the appointment of the Honourable Lloyd Axworthy and Ian Charles Stewart to its Board of Directors.
IISD’s Board is composed of well established individuals from various backgrounds who have a strong track record on sustainable development. They are volunteers who serve as non-executive Directors. The Board usually meets twice per year. A complete list of IISD’s Board of Directors is available here.
For more information please contact:
Sumeep Bath, media and communications officer, at [email protected] or +1 (204) 958 7740.
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The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is a globally recognized think tank with 3 decades of experience working to solve the world’s most pressing sustainable development challenges. We combine deep expertise in a wide range of issues with a collaborative approach to research, policy advice, and hands-on support to ensure these solutions are brought to life. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we are a diverse team of over 300 professionals working from offices in Canada, Switzerland, and other locations around the world.
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