PRINCIPAL BOARD MEMBER
Name Of Organisation: World Resources Institute (WRI)
Membership Number: 600201200000
Name Of Nominee: Anne Rosenbarger
Position In The Organisation: Global Engagement Manager for Commodities and Finance
Summary of Nominee Profile
Anne Rosenbarger is the Global Engagement Manager for Commodities and Finance for the Global Forest Watch initiative at the World Resources Institute. Anne has been based with WRI in Indonesia since 2010, concentrating primarily on the links between commodity supply chains and forest conservation.
Her primary focus is currently on using Global Forest Watch and spatial technology innovations to improve sustainability in the palm oil sector.
Anne has represented the Environmental NGOs on the RSPO Board of Governors for the last six years and has served as co-chair of the Board for the last three years. She also participates in various other RSPO groups such as the Standards Standing Committee, BHCV WG, and No Deforestation Task Force.
Prior to joining WRI, Anne conducted research on a range of topics related to tropical ecology and community based forestry management. She received her Master's degree from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University.
Summary of Organisation Profile
WRI is a global research organization that works with governments, businesses, multilateral institutions and civil society groups to develop practical solutions that improve people’s lives and protect nature. We organize our work around seven global challenges: Food, Forests, Water, Energy, Climate, the Ocean and Cities. We analyze these issues through the lenses of our four Centers of Excellence: Business, Economics, Finance and Equity.
WRI works across a global network to develop practical solutions that improve people’s lives and protect nature. We have more than 1,200 staff and offices in 12 countries: Brazil, China, Colombia, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, the Netherlands, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. We work with partners in more than 50 countries.