Ryan Bell worked for two years as a Environmental Manager for the Peace Corps in Bulgaria
Ryan Bell (E-mail) - Berkley, CA - is a Technical Assistance Associate for the U.S. office of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives' (ICLEI) Cities for Climate Protection Campaign (CCP). In this capacity, he assists local governments in the setting targets, developing local action plans, and taking steps to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. He also coordinates the CCP's Urban Heat Island Policy Adoption and P Exchange Initiative. Ryan's previous work in the climate change arena includes: leading the City of Olympia's Climate Change Task Force, co-facilitating a conference on greenhouse gas reduction activities for local leaders from Central and Eastern European Countries, and researching the connection between residential development, tree cover, and the environmental benefits provided by urban forests. Additionally, Ryan holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Studies from The Evergreen State College, a BS in Conservation Biology and worked for two years as a Environmental Manger for the Peace Corps in Bulgaria.
