Dr. Durwood Zaelke

Dr. Durwood Zaelke is an environmental attorney and expert specializing in international climate and pollution law. He is the founder and president of the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development, where he promotes legal frameworks to reduce air pollution, greenhouse gases, and protect the ozone layer. Zaelke has played a key role in developing international treaties like the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment, which effectively phase out harmful substances and mitigate climate change. His work focuses on using legal policies to promote environmental sustainability and global cooperation for a healthier planet.