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David Grimes, C.M. F.AMS, is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geography and Tourism Studies at Brock University. Previously, he served as President of the World Meteorological Organization (retired) and Assistant Deputy Minister (retired) of Environment and Climate Change Canada, leading the Meteorological Service of Canada. He holds a BSc Honours in Physics and Mathematics from Brock University (1975), an Executive MBA from UBC (1984), and Senior Executive Policy Leadership education from the School of Public Service, Government of Canada (1985, 1996, 2004).
His research focuses on climate policy and adaptation strategies, the impact of climate change on wine industries and tourism, and water resource management. Grimes has received numerous accolades, including the Member of the Order of Canada (2020) and the International Meteorological Organization Laureate (2020). He is active on social media (@WMOPstPresident) and maintains a personal connection to Niagara, married for over 47 years with three children and four grandchildren.
