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Derek B. Walker serves as Executive Director of the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth College (appointed March 10, 2025) and holds an adjunct faculty position in international climate law at Vermont Law and Graduate School, complemented by board membership at the Institute for Sustainable Communities.
His educational foundation includes a bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary and advanced studies at the University of Oxford, establishing his academic credentials in policy and legal frameworks.
Walker's research and professional focus centers on climate law and equitable energy transition, driven by 17 years leading interdisciplinary teams at the Environmental Defense Fund where he deployed clean energy solutions across global regions through integrated scientific, economic, and policy approaches. His work bridges legal scholarship with real-world implementation in environmental justice contexts.
He maintains significant leadership in climate action through roles including Vice President of Global Energy Transition at EDF, Chair of the BlueGreen Alliance steering committee, and membership in the Early Years Climate Action Task Force, demonstrating sustained influence in policy-shaping initiatives.
Walker's advisory contributions extend to sustainable community development via the Institute for Sustainable Communities, where he collaborates with cross-sector stakeholders to advance practical climate resilience strategies.
