IISD's Drexhage to join UK-based International Council on Mining and Metals
WINNIPEG—January 18, 2011—John Drexhage, director of climate change and energy with the International Institute for Sustainable Development, is relocating to London to join the U.K.-based International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) as director of its new climate change program.
Drexhage, an international expert, advisor, author and noted commentator on a broad range of climate change issues and negotiations, has directed IISD's work on climate change and energy for over 10 years.
"John has been an outstanding and dedicated leader to a team of staff and associates around the world and has helped raise IISD's profile on the international and national stage with the establishment of our climate change and energy program a decade ago," said IISD CEO and president Franz Tattenbach.
"We thank John for his many years of service to the institute and wish him well in his new endeavours. We look forward to opportunities for future collaborations in our work for sustainable development."
Drexhage will be working closely with ICMM president Anthony Hodge, a former IISD associate, to help the international mining and metals industries meet the organization's policy objectives and the challenges posed by climate change.
With over 20 years of leadership in the field, IISD's associates and partners are
found around the world at the cutting edge of sustainable development whether in
non-government organizations, government or industry.
Drexhage officially takes up his new position in mid-March. -end-
For more information please contact Nona Pelletier, IISD media and communications officer, Phone +1 204 958-7740 Cell: +1 204 962-1303 [email protected]
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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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