Christopher Hakes

Christopher is a climate change professional adept in strategic partnerships, communication, and program development. He was recently the Director of Programs and Strategic Partnerships with the GLOBE Series, North America’s largest conference series on business and the environment. From 2008-2016 he was NatureBank’s Director of Client Services and Business Development. NatureBank specializes in advisory, technology and impact project investment services that create value and enhance sustainable commodities and ecological assets while managing climate change risk and maximizing long-term investment in nature. Christopher is a member of Earth Rangers’ Advisory Council, and a former member of the CSA Technical Committee on Climate Change, and a Director-at-Large for the Oiled Wildlife Society of British Columbia. He holds an MSc in international development and climate change.