Jennifer Kerr
About Jennifer Kerr
Jennifer Kerr is a Manager of Greenhouse Gas Framework Development at the Government of Canada, where she has worked since 2009. She has extensive experience in international climate negotiations and domestic strategy development.
Work at Government of Canada
Jennifer Kerr has served as the Manager of Greenhouse Gas Framework Development at the Government of Canada since 2009. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing the development of domestic strategies aimed at addressing short-lived climate forcers. Her work involves engaging in analytical tasks to ensure consistency across various environmental issues. Kerr has also played a significant role in negotiating international agreements for Canada under the Kyoto Protocol and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Previous Experience at Environment Canada
Before her current position, Jennifer Kerr worked at Environment Canada as a Climate Change Negotiator from 2005 to 2009. During her four years in this role, she contributed to the negotiation of climate agreements and collaborated with various stakeholders to advance Canada's climate objectives. Her experience in this position laid the groundwork for her later work in greenhouse gas framework development.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Kerr holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Economics from the University of Victoria, where she studied from 1998 to 1999. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from Dalhousie University, completing her studies there from 1997 to 1998. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in economic principles, which she applies in her work related to climate change and environmental policy.
Collaboration with the Arctic Council
Jennifer Kerr has considerable experience working with partners in the Arctic Council. This involvement has allowed her to engage with various stakeholders on issues related to climate change and environmental management in the Arctic region. Her work in this area emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in addressing climate-related challenges.
Development of Agreements Between Jurisdictions
In her career, Jennifer Kerr has participated in the development of agreements between Canadian jurisdictions at both national and sub-national levels. This work has involved collaboration with various governmental and non-governmental entities to create frameworks that address climate change and promote environmental sustainability across Canada.