IISD appoints Dr. Vicky Sharpe as Senior Fellow
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Vicky Sharpe as senior fellow. She will provide strategic advice and support for the institute's work on energy, water and innovation.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WINNIPEG—October 9, 2014—The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Vicky Sharpe as senior fellow. She will provide strategic advice and support for the institute's work on energy, water and innovation.
Dr. Sharpe is a strategic advisor to the board for Sustainable Development Technology Canada, a Government of Canada initiative whose mission is to build a sustainable development technology infrastructure in Canada, and was the first employee and founding President and CEO of that organization for 13 years.
Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Sharpe has successfully integrated sustainable development into business practices. As President of GRI Canada and Astral Group, she demonstrated leadership and vision in the use of innovative technologies across Canada’s primary economic sectors. Dr. Sharpe also served as vice president of Ontario Hydro International Inc., creating new global revenue streams for environmental and energy utilization practices. She has also held management positions in marketing, business development and technology innovation.
“Dr. Sharpe’s knowledge, experience and passion to find innovative solutions to energy, water and sustainability are recognized both within Canada and worldwide,” says IISD President and CEO Scott Vaughan. “We are delighted to continue to work with her in her new role as a Senior Fellow, after several years as a board member of IISD.”
Dr. Sharpe holds a B.Sc. Honours in Applied Biology from Bath University, UK, and a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Surface Chemistry, as applied to water pollution control, from Trent University, UK.
IISD's senior fellows are individuals who have made significant contributions to sustainable development around the world. They use their internationally recognized knowledge and experience on the environment and development to address high-priority themes in IISD's work. They assist in program development and implementation, as well as the generation and communication of knowledge about sustainable development.
For more information please contact Sumeep Bath, IISD media and communications officer, at sbath@iisd.org or +1 (204) 958 7740.
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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