Working in the environmental and urban sustainability fields for more than 10 years, Alastair Moore (B.Sc., M.R.M.) has focused on developing and promoting innovative strategies that address urban challenges. He holds a bachelor degree in biology and a master degree in resource and environmental management. Given his background in biological sciences and his involvement in urban planning, Alastair views the urban setting as similar to a dynamic ecosystem, oscillating around its equilibrium depending on the interplay between inputs and outputs.

Alastair began his career at BC Hydro and the University of Western Australia's Biochemistry Department before accepting a position with the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Currently, Alastair is Senior Project Manager at the International Centre for Sustainable Cities (ICSC) (www.icsc.ca). Headquartered in Vancouver, ICSC's mission is to promote urban sustainability using Canadian expertise in practical demonstration projects. Working with cities that are committed to sustainable development, Alastair implements a diverse range of projects that demonstrate more sustainable solutions to pressing urban issues. Projects focus as much on process as they do on goals and feature a multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinary approach. Recent projects include: applying a "Building-as-System" approach to improve energy efficiency in heritage buildings in China; identifying demand-side management strategies for wastewater management in the GVRD; developing an office Greening strategy; and capacity building for municipal officials in Central Europe.