Derek Walker

Derek oversees all of EDF’s climate work in the U.S., including advocacy for an ambitious limit and price on carbon at the national level and for strong and effective market-based policies in states including California, Colorado, Minnesota, and Oregon. He also leads EDF’s federal climate campaign.

Previously, Derek facilitates served as Chief of Staff, leading the day-to-day operations and decision-making of the executive office and the Executive Team and is responsible for special projects and relationship management on behalf of the President.

Prior to his role as Chief of Staff, Derek was Associate Vice President for Global Climate. In that role, he managed EDF’s engagement on carbon markets in the US and abroad.

Derek is an accomplished speaker on climate change,energy, and other environmental issues. He has served on a number of advisory boards, including the California Foundation for the Environment and the Economy (CFEE); the American Climate Registry (ACR) and the Clean Power Campaign. Derek is a member and former long-time chair of EDF’s Diversity Committee.