Stephen Geiger,
Executive Team/Volunteer,SHIFT
Senior Consultant, EdgeConsulting Ltd.
Senior Partner, S4S Advisors Inc.
Associate, Values Online SA

SHIFTwas initiated in 2006 by a group of concerned and motivated people who saw aneed for a more collective approach in taking action on climate change in theGreater Vancouver bioregion. Its goal isto involve all sectors of society to identify and implement local solutions toclimate change that are on the same scale as the problem. SHIFT is developing abottom-up action plan that identifies the most effective measures required toreduce GHG emissions in the GVRD by 90%+ by 2025. Stephen Geiger from SHIFTwill provide an overview of the SHIFT initiative, discuss similar models in Europe,review research completed to date on the current emissions profile for thebioregion, and present potential measures to achieve large scale emissionreductions. He will also discuss ideas for engaging organizations, communitiesand individuals to work together on climate change in the region.

Bio - Stephen Geiger is a Management Consultant whoworks with a diverse cross-section of Business, Government and Not-for-Profitorganizations to help them successfully plan and implement new strategicdirections and large scale process and technology change initiatives. He hasworked within many of the key sectors that play a part in developing solutionsto address climate change, including forestry, cement, construction,transportation, tourism, energy, and federal and provincial governments. Stephenis currently applying his skills and energy as both a consultant and avolunteer to the fields of Climate Change and Sustainable Development. Stephen livesin Vancouverwith his wife Julia and their daughter Isabel.

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