Derek Walker

Derek Walker is an Adjunct Professor at Vermont Law School specializing in International Climate Change Law. Concurrently, he serves as Vice President for the U.S. Region at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), where he leads policy initiatives for a fair net-zero transition, climate resilience, and equity.

• 15 years of experience at EDF, including roles as Chief of Staff and global/national/state climate policy leader
• Chaired EDF’s Diversity Committee and co-chaired the Bluegreen Alliance Steering Committee
• Former member of the University of California President’s Global Climate Leadership Council

His research focuses on legal frameworks for climate action, integrating equity and environmental justice into policy design. Notably, he directed California’s Global Warming Solutions Act implementation efforts.

Currently, no recent scientific awards or publications are explicitly listed in his profile.

• Education: BA in English from College of William and Mary