Derek Walker

Derek Walker is the Vice President for Global Energy Transition at Environmental Defense Fund, where he leads the organization’s strategy to rapidly and equitably deploy clean energy in key regions. Most recently, Derek served as Vice President for the U.S. Region, where he oversaw a portfolio of U.S. climate policy initiatives. In 15 years at EDF, Derek has also served as the organization’s Chief of Staff and led climate and clean energy work at the global, national, and state level, including several years directing the organization’s work to shape and support implementation of California’s Global Warming Solutions Act. Derek was the long-time chair of EDF’s Diversity Committee, helping EDF create and implement its first-ever diversity strategic plan.

He currently serves as a Steering Committee member of the Bluegreen Alliance, a board member of the Institute for Sustainable Communities and a member of the Early Years Climate Action Task Force. He previously served as a member of the University of California President’s Global Climate Leadership Council. Derek is also an Adjunct Professor of International Climate Change Law at Vermont Law School.