Bo Fredvik
About Bo Fredvik
Bo Fredvik is an Environment/Agriculture/Health Specialist currently working for the Government of Canada, where he has served since 2008. He has extensive experience in sustainable development and environmental policy, having held various research and advisory roles across multiple countries and organizations.
Work at Government of Canada
Bo Fredvik has worked at the Government of Canada as an Environment/Agriculture/Health Specialist since 2008. In this role, he is involved with the Commissioner for the Environment and Sustainable Development in Ottawa. His responsibilities include managing the environmental petitions process and outreach activities, as well as auditing the performance of federal climate and natural resource policy.
Previous Experience in Environmental Research
Fredvik has extensive experience in environmental research and policy. He worked as a Researcher in field conservation at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina in Brazil from 2002 to 2003. He also held positions as a Tropical forest researcher at UFPR in 2000 and as a REDD+ Project Leader at ONF International in 2013. His work has spanned various regions, including Brazil, French Guiana, and Chile.
Sustainable Investment Expertise
In 2015, Bo Fredvik served as a Sustainable Investment Expert at Northern Lights Advisors Inc. in the Greater Seattle Area. His role focused on integrating sustainability into investment strategies. This position followed his tenure as a Policy Analyst/Manager at Global Affairs Canada from 2005 to 2007, where he contributed to policy development related to environmental issues.
Educational Background in Environmental Sciences
Bo Fredvik holds a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences from Université du Québec à Montréal, which he completed from 1999 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from McGill University from 1994 to 1996. His educational background is complemented by studies in various fields, including Zoology and Portuguese, at institutions such as Uppsala University and the British School of Lisbon.
International Experience and Policy Development
Fredvik has gained international experience through roles such as Associate Expert in international forest policy at UNEP and as a Forest Policymaker Assistant at IUCN. His work has involved conducting studies on sustainable development management in OECD governments, indicating a strong focus on global environmental policy.