Jonathan Banks

About

Jonathan has worked with Clean Air Task Force since 1999. As Chief of Programs and Advocacy, he works across CATF’s global programs and advocacy efforts to strengthen collaboration, connect technical expertise with policy strategy, and help translate CATF’s collective knowledge into even greater impact. Jonathan provides strategic leadership to innovate and scale effective climate solutions that prevent pollution, advance clean power, and transform complex sectors.

Previously, Jonathan led CATF’s Methane Pollution Prevention program, where he developed and directed the organization’s global efforts to dramatically reduce methane pollution from energy, waste, and agriculture.

Jonathan brings over two decades of experience working with governments, companies, and civil society around the world to foster and implement policies to fight climate change. Jonathan works to catalyze international coalitions, country level policies, and subnational efforts to foster rapid change. He also serves on the board of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition.

Prior to joining CATF, Jonathan served as policy director for a national environmental campaign working to clean up coal fired power plants in the U.S. and was legislative assistant to U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall for energy and environment. Jonathan has a B.A in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas and also served as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Republic of Congo.