Press release

IISD Welcomes Jane McDonald as Managing Director

IISD is delighted to announce Jane McDonald as its new Managing Director.

March 13, 2017

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is delighted to announce Jane McDonald as its new Managing Director.

Ms. McDonald has over 15 years of Canadian and international experience working on environmental issues in both the public and private sectors.

Her previous work includes advising companies on environmental risk at investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and representing Canada in international climate negotiations.  She most recently served as Policy Director for Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change in Ottawa. 

At IISD, Ms. McDonald will advance research aimed at protecting the health of fresh water around the world and at exploring the impacts and mitigating the effects of climate change.

About IISD

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.