International Public Affairs Limited (IPA) is an international corporate and government advisory practice specialising in in industry and membership associations, public affairs, advocacy and strategy. With particular expertise in environment and energy, IPA is experienced in government relations and advocacy, with strategic insight into political systems and processes. The company leverages networks, knowledge and experience to meet clients’ organisational objectives.ndustry and membership associations,

DigiKerma is the company behind CarbonKerma and the forthcoming KermaExchange. Registered in Virginia, USA and founded by energy industry veteran Irfan K Ali, DigiKerma’s aim is to promote a low carbon future through the use of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (CCUS), and other Geological Sequestration solutions, so that the world can meet its Paris Climate Accord goals and continue to enjoy access to affordable and abundant fossil energy.The company combines the unique characteristics of blockchain technology with the proven potential of CCUS to provide a marketplace of high-quality, fully verified and measured carbon offset credits.

Medicines Australia represents the discovery-driven pharmaceutical industry in Australia. Our member companies invent, manufacture and supply innovative medicines and vaccines to the Australian community.

The WCA is a global industry association formed of major international coal producers and stakeholders It works to demonstrate and gain acceptance for the fundamental role coal plays in achieving a sustainable and lower carbon energy future. Full-time executive position.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:Developed Platform to Accelerate Coal Efficiency (PACE) Initiative – a public private partnership for dramatically minimising negative environmental impacts from coal useEstablished WCA Strategic Research Institute, BeijingCoking coal included as one of 20 Critical Raw Materials by the European Commission (2014)Carbon capture & storage (CCS) projects included in the Clean Development MechanismIncreased membership numbers substantially. New members in China, India, USA, Indonesia, Poland, Russia and development of Associations NetworkStrengthened WCA engagement with key organisations and processes - IEA; WEF; Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum; G8; climate change initiatives led by Tony Blair (UK) and Jeffrey Sachs (US); Kyoto ProtocolImproved services to members: WCA Insight Series; weekly media updates; overhaul of website (increasing hit rate by over 100%)

Created Partnership Programme for the Basel Convention involving industry and broader civil society, creating the Mobile Phone Partnership Initiative (Motorola, NOKIA, Sony Ericsson, Vodafone, etc) and the Global Partnership on Computing & the Environment (e2e) (DELL, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, SONY, etc). Developed a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy for the Basel Convention.

Redeveloped the Australian Ozone Protection Programme. Designed / drove a policy overhaul of the legislation, involving extensive public and government consultations, that resulted in legislation that:• Covered synthetic greenhouse gases (first Australian legislation on greenhouse gases)• Created a comprehensive national as opposed to state-based program• Ensured financial security for the Programme

Environment Department member of the three-person team that negotiated the Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change for Australia. The team achieved all objectives set for it by the Australian Cabinet, gaining a particularly favourable outcome for Australia.

Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet; Department of Finance & Administration; Department of Health; Australian Capital Territory Chief Minister’s Department; Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO); Motor Trades Association of Australia; and staffs of a Member of the Australian Senate and a Member of the House of Representatives