Brooks Shaffer Email & Phone Number

Boulder, Colorado, United States

I lead CCAP's work on methane mitigation with a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Produced technical, economic, financial and policy analyses and developed pre-feasibility analyses and implementation plans for sustainable municipal solid waste and renewable energy projects for cities in Latin America
• Conducted international mission trips and engaged with senior-level city officials, national authorities and other key stakeholders to advance implementation in cities in Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia and Kenya
• Helped government of Colombia with successful application for project-specific readiness funding from Green Climate Fund
• Supported business development by identifying project opportunities, writing project proposals in response to RFPs, and delivering fundraising presentations for potential clients
• Organized and conducted a series of webinars and conferences focused on municipal solid waste management tools and information on local challenges and addressing regulatory and financial barriers for sustainable waste.
• Presented at international conferences in English and Spanish, representing CCAP and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition

Geneva, Switzerland

• Consulted with international organizations and businesses, such as UNDP, Yemen LNG, Danone, and RAMSAR, on environment and sustainability issues
• Contributing author to The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity Report for Business, available: http://www.teebweb.org
• Managed development of the concept of a Green Development Mechanism, presented at CBD COP 10 with a goal to create a market mechanism akin to the UNFCCC’s CDM and engage the private sector in biodiversity conservation

Geneva, Switzerland

• Coordinated trade biodiversity activities, including the production of research outputs, organizing events, undertaking research in the area and producing articles for ICTSD periodicals
• Facilitated an increase in international stakeholder dialogues, in Geneva, in developing countries and at international conference such as the UNFCCC, making 2009 a record year for the organization
• Managed a team of 8 interns for the successful execution of the 3-day Geneva Trade and Development Symposium (alongside the 7th WTO Ministerial Conference)

Master'S Degree, International Law And Diplomacy, Specialization In International Energy And Environmental Policy

Summer Coursework, Environmental Science And Policy

Bachelor'S Degree, Dual Major In Romance Languages And Government And Legal Studies