2008 Gordon Global Fellows |
 Clare Demerse |
Our Fair Share: Canada’s Role in Supporting Global Climate Solutions, by Clare Demerse -
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Bio
Clare Demerse has been a policy analyst with the Pembina Institute's climate change program since March 2006. Pembina's climate program is a centre of expertise on Canadian greenhouse gas reduction policy, with a particular focus on carbon pricing. In her position at Pembina, Clare analyzes government policies to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, works with a range of stakeholders, and acts as a spokesperson in the media.
Prior to her current position, Clare worked as legislative assistant to the Honourable John Godfrey, Minister of State (Infrastructure and Communities) from 2004 to 2006. She has also worked as an intern for Time magazine's Canadian edition in the New York office, at the Montreal Gazette newspaper, and on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
Born in Vancouver and raised in Ottawa, Clare is fluent in English and French. She holds a bachelor's degree in Humanities and a master's in Journalism; both degrees are from Carleton University. Since 2003, she has volunteered as a children's tutor with Frontier College's literacy program. Clare has had a lifelong interest in environmental issues and public policy.
Issue of Investigation
As a 2008 Gordon Global Fellow, Clare will focus on the negotiations currently underway for an international post-2012 climate agreement. This United Nations-led process is scheduled to conclude in December 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark. As the Bali Action Plan stresses the need for action from developed countries on climate adaptation, technology transfer, and financing for developing countries, Clare's "Countdown to Copenhagen" research will contribute to the expertise of Canadian environmental NGOs in determining an appropriate role for Canada on these three issues key to securing a post-2012 agreement.
Newspaper articles and op-eds by Clare Demerse
Pembina Reacts to Canada’s financial support for climate action in developing countries
Harper
afraid to act alone
PM follows U.S. lead on greenhouse gases
Published in Edmonton Journal (May 31, 2010)
Harper
government has no real plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Published in Georgia Straight (Mar 26, 2010)
Time
for An Adult Conversation on Climate Change
Published in The Toronto Star (Nov 8, 2009)
Gloom
Unwarranted in Saskatchewan
Published in The Star-Phoenix (Nov 6, 2009)
Canada's
New Plan to Tackle Global Warming: Waiting for Barack?
Published in The Toronto Star (Feb 18, 2009)
Canada
Blocks Climate Change Progress
But Canada's fully capable of reaching an emissions target based on
science while adding 1.2 million new jobs by 2020
Published in Hill Times (Dec 15, 2008)
Time
to End the Phoney Battle and Fight the Real War
Published in Edmonton Journal (Oct 11, 2008)
Which
Party has the Strongest Plan to Put a Price on Pollution?
Published in The Toronto Star (Oct 8, 2008)
Canada's
Industry Regulations: Not "Turning the Corner" Anytime Soon
Published in Carbon Market North America (Mar 26, 2008)