Don Roberts

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Ballard Sees Positive Developments in Fuel Cell Material Handling Market
Ballard Power Systems sees great potential in material handling applications powered by Ballard fuel cell stacks
Where have all the flowers gone?
It is said one of every three bites of food eaten worldwide depends on pollinators, especially bees, for a successful harvest. If this is true, what happens to us when the bees are gone?
How Are China's Overseas Investments Affecting the Environment?
Chinese overseas investments are rapidly increasing, A significant amount of this increasing OFDI goes to the energy and resources sectors-much of it in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
South Korea on course to have the world's highest Carbon Prices
In a little over 18 months, South Korea will launch a scheme that will cap around 70% of its greenhouse gas emissions.
Funding available for Cleaner Fossil Fuel Production
CCEMC is offering up to $50 million in funding for projects that can reduce emissions from fossil fuel production and processing.

Don Roberts

Vice Chairman, Wholesale Banking & Managing Director, Investment Banking, CIBC World Markets Inc., Canada

Mr. Roberts is leader of CIBC's Renewable Energy & Clean Technology Team. In 2011, he was chosen by Corporate Knights Magazine as the individual in the Financial Services sector who has contributed the most to sustainable development in Canada.

In addition to his work with CIBC World Markets Inc., Mr. Roberts is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Forest Resource Management at the University of British Columbia; a Board member of Rights and Resources Institute Washington, D.C.); and serves in an advisory capacity for a range of government, industry, and NGO groups.

Mr. Roberts has a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of British Columbia, a Master's degree in Forestry Economics from the University of California at Berkeley, and both an MBA and doctoral studies in International Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago. He is also a certified Board Director with the Institute of Corporate Directors.