Philip Gass Email & Phone Number

Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Philip Gass is a Senior Policy Analyst with the IISD Energy program, specializing in climate change and energy policy at the sub-national and national level in North America and international developments within the UNFCCC process. Recent work has focused on development of provincial climate change strategies, GHG mitigation policy for state owned enterprises in developing countries, the green economy and just transition in Canada and internationally, energy policy (including stakeholder… Show more Philip Gass is a Senior Policy Analyst with the IISD Energy program, specializing in climate change and energy policy at the sub-national and national level in North America and international developments within the UNFCCC process. Recent work has focused on development of provincial climate change strategies, GHG mitigation policy for state owned enterprises in developing countries, the green economy and just transition in Canada and internationally, energy policy (including stakeholder engagement), and the engagement of the private sector in international climate negotiations. In 2015 Philip took over as the Lead for the IISD Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) Indonesia Programme, with a focus on subsidy reform and renewable energy development in that country. Philip is also the lead for GSI work in Canada, focused on reform of energy production subsidies. Regularly managing annual revenues in excess of $300,000 - $400,000 USD per year, with strong fundraising and public speaking experience as well as knowledge of business development software (Salesforce). Show less

Policy development and research for opposition critics on portfolios of Science, Technology, Energy and Mines (including climate change and environment), Manitoba Hydro, Culture Heritage and Tourism, Family Services and Housing, Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, as well as primary staff member for Opposition House Leader & Tour Coordinator for Leader of the Official Opposition.Duties included development of policy initiatives and positioning including research into public policy issues… Show more Policy development and research for opposition critics on portfolios of Science, Technology, Energy and Mines (including climate change and environment), Manitoba Hydro, Culture Heritage and Tourism, Family Services and Housing, Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, as well as primary staff member for Opposition House Leader & Tour Coordinator for Leader of the Official Opposition.Duties included development of policy initiatives and positioning including research into public policy issues affecting portfolios listed above, bill briefings of government bills, development of private member’s bills and resolutions, assistance in messaging, engagement and communications of policy platforms, preparations for question period and developing partnerships with third parties to move policy development processes forward. Show less

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Political Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science