The Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel provides independent advice on environmental and sustainability issues in the City of St. John’s, including energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and climate resilience. The Panel:

• Advises Council, through the Committee of the Whole, on advancing a sustainable city
• Reviews environmental considerations for new and redevelopment projects when referred by Council or through the development review process
• Supports the development and implementation of the City’s Sustainability Plan
• Recommends best practices to support evidence-based decision-making to support the environmental and sustainability goals and objectives of the City of St. John's

Membership

• Angela Antle: Socio-cultural & Energy Poverty
• Sara Jafari: MBA, M.U.P. - Sustainable Economic Growth
• Myles Russell: Urban Planning - Chair
• Morteza Amiri: P. Eng. - climate science and resilience
• Mark White: NLAA, MRAIC - Sustainable Buildings
• Krista Langthorne:  BA, SEBT - resilience and natural resources
• Adrian Rogers: Natural Environment & Resources
• Piers Evans: MSc. - Sustainable Urban Planning & Natural Environment
• Sandy Hickman: St. John's City Council Liason
• City of St. John's Sustainability Coordinator

Terms of Reference

Review the Environmental and Sustainability Experts Panel Terms of Reference to learn more about the panel's mandate, roles and responsibilities.