Ari Pottens
Senior Campaign Manager, Canada
Work
Areas of expertise:
Canadian climate policy and advocacy, Methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, Transition away from fossil fuels
Description
Ari works with civil society partners and policy makers in the federal and provincial governments to strengthen emission regulations nationwide.
Background
Ari has spent over a decade working as a community organizer focused on strengthening environmental policy in Canada. Ari has worked in federal and provincial politics and with several domestic and international NGOs, including Global Citizen. Ari is the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Centre for Environmental Leadership in Canada (CELC) and holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies (MES) from York University.
Latest pieces
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SNEAK PEEK: New maps detail Canada’s robust and growing methane mitigation industry
Energy Exchange, February 13, 2025 -
New research uncovers a climate blindspot for Canada’s oil and gas industry
Energy Exchange, July 10, 2024 -
Improving Canada’s emissions inventory: direct methane measurement makes its debut
Energy Exchange, June 14, 2024 -
Virtual Panel
September 27, 2023 -
Analysis: Cutting oil and gas methane is one of Canada’s most affordable climate solutions
Energy Exchange, July 19, 2023 -
Without action, unreported methane pollution from Saskatchewan could threaten Canada’s climate goals and create more fallout from climate change
Energy Exchange Blog, July 13, 2023 -
Once again evidence indicates stronger methane action needed in Canada
Energy Exchange Blog, April 20, 2023 -
New study underscores need for better methane measurement and strong regulations
Energy Exchange Blog, February 21, 2023
Press materials
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New Study Provides Comprehensive Estimates of Methane Emissions from Canada’s Oil and Gas Industry Based on Direct Measurements
August 6, 2024 -
EDF Statement regarding the release of a draft equivalency agreement between Environment and Climate Change Canada and Saskatchewan on oil and gas methane emissions
July 12, 2024 -
EDF Statement regarding the release of a draft equivalency agreement between Environment and Climate Change Canada and British Columbia on oil and gas methane emissions
July 1, 2024 -
Canada Proposes World-Leading Standards to Reduce Methane Emissions
December 4, 2023