Fred Stolle

Fred Stolle is a highly experienced environmental professional currently serving as the Deputy Director of the Forest Program at the World Resources Institute since March 2003. In this role, Fred Stolle is recognized as WRI's worldwide expert on land use change and climate policy, developing sustainable land use strategies for companies in the forest and biofuel sectors. Responsibilities include managing a team of approximately 10, overseeing subcontractors, and establishing relationships with national ministries and NGOs. Fred Stolle has advised multiple forestry agencies in Indonesia, Kenya, and Tanzania, and frequently collaborates with the World Bank on related projects. Previous positions include researcher roles at the University Catholic de Louvain, World Agroforestry Center, and Center for International Forestry Research, with a foundational career at organizations such as UNESCO, the United Nations Environment Program, and ITC. Fred Stolle holds a PhD in Geography from Universitee Catholique de Louvain and multiple degrees in related fields.