IISD Welcomes Jane McDonald as Managing Director
IISD is delighted to announce Jane McDonald as its new Managing Director.
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 an award-winning independent think tank working to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resource management, and fair economies. Our work inspires better decisions and sparks meaningful action to help people and the planet thrive. We shine a light on what can be achieved when governments, businesses, non-profits, and communities come together. IISD’s staff of more than 250 experts come from across the globe and from many disciplines. With offices in Winnipeg, Geneva, Ottawa, and Toronto, our work affects lives in nearly 100 countries.
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