Clarence Edwards leads FCNL’s work on sustainable energy and environmental policy. He brings to FCNL extensive experience in government relations, issue advocacy, and strategic communications.
Clarence has represented the policy interests of governments, nongovernmental organizations, and foundations. Prior to joining FCNL, Clarence spent six years at the Australian Embassy in the United States, where he advised on strategies to engage the Congress and executive branch. As a lobbyist and advocate, he represented the interests of the Sabin Vaccine Institute, the ONE Campaign, and the Enough Project. He has also served as a congressional appropriations liaison for the Department of Energy, managed congressional outreach for the Council on Foreign Relations, and served in the Bureau of Public Affairs at the Department of State.
A graduate of Baltimore Friends School, Clarence holds a Master’s in international public policy from the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies and studied economic development at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
Climate action
Why the Inflation Reduction Act is a Potential Catalyst for the Change the World Needs with Clarence Edwards
Clarence Edwards is the Legislative Director of Sustainable Energy and Environment at Friends Committee on National Legislation. He leads FCNL’s work on sustainable energy and environmental policy and has extensive experience in government relations, issue advocacy, and strategic communications. In this talk, he will explain the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on climate tech […]
Conferences
Techonomy Climate 2023
Presented by Worth Media The climate crisis affects every corner of the world and presents unprecedented challenges. It also presents unprecedented opportunities for innovation and investment. Techonomy Climate surveyed the booming climate tech sector and highlighted companies making the most significant impact. This is where change happens.
