Zachary Rempel
Policy Analyst
Zach Rempel is a policy analyst with IISD’s Canada Energy team, working on oil and gas phase-out research.
Zach holds a master’s degree in natural resources management from the University of Manitoba. Prior to joining IISD, he worked on issues related to Indigenous engagement with the natural resource extraction industry in Canada. Zach also researches degrowth and ecological economics and has been involved with this study in Barcelona.
Outside of work, Zach is involved with the cycling community in Winnipeg.
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- Areas of expertise
- Just Transition
- Energy
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Carbon Pricing
- Indigenous Engagement
- Education
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Master's Degree, Natural Resource Management, University of Manitoba, 2020Bachelor's Degree, Linguistics, University of Manitoba, 2016
- Languages spoken
- English, German
Contributions
Publications
Launching a Loss
New research reveals the combined public financial support for liquefied natural gas projects by the governments of British Columbia and Canada will amount to CAD 3.93 billion by 2030.
Report
September 17, 2025
Cities in Transition
This research shows the critical role of urban planning to reduce emissions and build low-carbon, livable communities.
Report
April 23, 2025
Manitoba Builds Green
This report investigates the potential to scale up a deep energy retrofit industry in Manitoba to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create good jobs, spur green industrial growth, and improve housing quality.
Report
September 19, 2024
Articles
Upgrading Canada's Homes: A path to net-zero
Buildings account for 18% of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions. Policies to support energy efficient buildings can reduce household utility bills and help advance Canada's climate goals.
Deep Dive
August 21, 2025
Why Liquefied Natural Gas Expansion in Canada Is Not Worth the Risk
An analysis of the economic and environmental risks of liquified natural gas expansion in Canada.
Deep Dive
June 4, 2024
Unpacking Carbon Capture and Storage: The technology behind the promise
Many fossil fuel-producing countries are placing big bets on carbon capture and storage to cut emissions. This article takes a closer look at the feasibility, costs, and risks associated with carbon capture and storage to shine a light on why it doesn't live up to its reputation as a definitive solution.
Explainer
November 28, 2023