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-

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