Researcher and Blog Editor at Green Irene, LLC
Greater New York City Area
- Current
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- Researcher and Blog Editor at GreenIrene, LLC
- Past
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- Consultant at Forest Trends and Wildlife Conservation Society
- Manager and Editor at Water Policy Working Group | Columbia University
- Student at Cornell University
- Campus Coordinator at Energy Action Coalition
- Renewable Energy Director at Romana Sostenible
- New York Coordinator at Sierra Student Coalition
- Scientific Research Intern at Cornell Biological Field Station
- Community Water Watch Organizer at NJ Community Water Watch
- Scientific Research Intern at New Jersey Meadowlands Commission
- Education
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- Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
- Cornell University
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Carlos Rymer’s Summary
Carlos Rymer focuses his work on climate change policy and renewable energy development in the United States and Latin America and the Caribbean. Rymer is currently a lead member of working groups focusing on climate change policy, renewable energy development, and community and social development in Latin America and the Carribbean. He earned his B.S. in Science of Natural and Environmental Systems from Cornell University with a concentration in Sustainable Development and an M.P.A. in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University.
In previous years, Rymer has led campus sustainability and climate change efforts in helping make Cornell University a leader in sustainability. Rymer has also led efforts to advance climate change policy and renewable energy development in New Jersey and the Dominican Republic. In 2007, Rymer co-led a campaign called the New Jersey Climate March that resulted in the passage of the Global Warming Response Act, ground-breaking legislation that binds New Jersey to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions 80% below 2006 levels by 2050. Rymer’s key areas of expertise within sustainable development are policy, renewable energy, new economics, and sustainable business. He has written numerous papers and reports in these areas, all of which are available on this site and at the following link:
Papers and Reports: http://www.scribd.com/carlosrymer
Carlos Rymer’s Specialties:
renewable energy, sustainable development, sustainable business, smart urbanism, climate change, climate policy
Carlos Rymer’s Experience
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Researcher and Blog Editor
GreenIrene, LLC
(Environmental Services industry)
January 2009 — Present (7 months)
Research products, tips, strategies, and activities related to reducing environmental footprint for homes and small businesses around the country.
Manage two blogs aimed at promoting Green Irene's products and services. They are available at:
http://www.yourgreenfriend.com
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Consultant
Forest Trends and Wildlife Conservation Society
(Environmental Services industry)
January 2009 — May 2009 (5 months)
• Researched and assessed new case studies related to community environmental markets (payments for ecosystem services) around the world to identify new strategies and opportunities.
• Analyzed previous community projects to assess performance and recommend strategies for future success. -
Manager and Editor
Water Policy Working Group | Columbia University
(Non-Profit; Research industry)
June 2008 — December 2008 (7 months)
• Managed a team of 12 graduate students in the review of the science and the solutions offered by an existing Congressional bill (S2728: The 21st Century Water Commission Act).
• The review was used to design an implementation program and as reference to policymakers in Washington, D.C.
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Student
Cornell University
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
August 2005 — May 2008 (2 years 10 months)
Graduated from the Science of Natural and Environmental Systems program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, concentrating on Sustainable Development.
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Campus Coordinator
Energy Action Coalition
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2006 — May 2008 (1 year 9 months)
Coordinated campus and state climate efforts. My work included leading sustainability projects on campus and pushing for climate policies in New Jersey and New York. In New Jersey, I was partly responsible for an effort that built public support for the Global Warming Response Act, which mandates 80% reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Similarly, I co-led an effort at Cornell University to convince the administration to sign on to the Presidents Climate Commitment, effectively committing the campus to achieving climate neutrality.
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Renewable Energy Director
Romana Sostenible
(Environmental Services industry)
July 2007 — May 2008 (11 months)
Directed the Renewable Energy Committee of Romana Sostenible. My work includes coalition-building and raising awareness of the impressive business opportunity that renewable energies offer in the Dominican Republic after landmark legislation was approved in 2007.
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New York Coordinator
Sierra Student Coalition
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
August 2007 — May 2008 (10 months)
Worked to connect schools and communities across New York State to pressure Albany to pass global warming legislation mandating 80% cuts in greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century.
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Scientific Research Intern
Cornell Biological Field Station
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Research industry)
May 2006 — August 2006 (4 months)
My research explored the role of biological soil crusts in a barren ecosystem in central New York. My study concluded that biological soil crusts enhance soil properties and, over time, create adequate conditions for ecological succession.
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Community Water Watch Organizer
NJ Community Water Watch
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
June 2005 — August 2005 (3 months)
Organized cleanups in Hudson County and created educational materials for events designed to raise awareness about water conservation.
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Scientific Research Intern
New Jersey Meadowlands Commission
(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Civil Engineering industry)
June 2003 — August 2003 (3 months)
Conducted scientific research in the New Jersey Meadowlandsin summers of 2003 and 2004. My research explored the temporal changes in benthic species populations and heavy metal concentrations in the Hackensack River over a 15-year period. A decline in the diversity of benthic species was observed, while no statistically significant changes were found in heavy metal concentrations.
Carlos Rymer’s Education
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Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
MPA , Environmental Science and Policy , 2008 — 2009
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Cornell University
BS , Science of Natural and Environmental Systems, con. Sustainable Development , 2005 — 2008
Please see our websites at www.rso.cornell.edu/sustainabilityhub, www.rso.cornell.edu/kyotonow, and www.sustainithaca.org.
- Activities and Societies:
- KyotoNOW!, Sustainability Hub, Connect Ithaca
Additional Information
Carlos Rymer’s Websites:
Carlos Rymer’s Interests:
Sustainable Development, Renewable Energy, Sustainable City Design and Development, New Governance and Economics, Sustainable Business
Carlos Rymer’s Groups:
Energy Action Coalition, Sierra Student Coalition, Romana Sostenible, Sustainability Hub, KyotoNOW!, SustainUS, New Jersey Climate March Team, Sustainable Ivies, Focus The Nation, Environment New Jersey, NACUBO
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Renewable Energy Business Network -
Professional Public Service: MPA-MPP Degrees -
The School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University Alumni Network -
GreenBiz.com -- Green Business Professionals -
Master of Public Administration, Environmental Science and Policy (MPA, ESP) Alumni Network -
Ivy Referral Network (IRN) -
Global Renewable Energy Network (GReEN) -
Acre Sustainability Recruitment Network -
Smart & Sustainable Campuses Conference -
Caribbean Solar Alliance -
Energia Renovable en la Republica Dominicana
Carlos Rymer’s Honors:
Sierra Club Joseph Barbosa Earth Fund Award
New Jersey Sierra Club Appreciation Award
New Jersey Business and Industry Association Merit Award
Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Charitable Award
Cornell Dean's Honors List (4 semesters)
Finger Lakes Institute Symposium Award
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