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Rob recently joined the Clinton Climate Initiative, a program of partnering among the world's largest cities to reduce CO2 and other emissions through the implementation of best practices, including smart growth, green buildings and green infrastructure; technology transfer through the bulk purchasing of energy efficient equipment; and development of consistent and universal emissions reporting. Prior to joining the Clinton Foundation, Rob worked for the cities of Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, BC, for 8 years developing and implementing sustainable development initiatives. The work focused on enhancing the cities' commitment to and application of sustainable development principles, practices and technologies. In Vancouver, Rob led the development of the City's comprehensive Green Building Strategy and facilitated the green building and infrastructure activities for the Southeast False Creek redevelopment, location of the 2010 Olympic Village. In Portland, Rob founded the City's Green Building program, G/Rated. Additionally, he led conservation program and policy development in the areas of energy efficiency & renewables, global warming reduction, local food security and corporate sustainability.
Rob is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst School of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning. He has served on the boards of the Cascadia Green Building Council and REACH Community Development, Portland's largest non-profit affordable housing provider.
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