Carl Duivenvoorden

Distinguished Alum 2024
Carl Duivenvoorden (Class of '83/'86)

Carl Duivenvoorden was raised on a dairy farm in northern New Brunswick. He graduated from NSAC with a diploma in farming technology in 1983, followed by a degree in plant science in 1986. His diverse agricultural career, which spanned two decades and took him to over 25 countries, eventually led him towards his true calling: environmental advocacy.聽

In 2007, Carl took a leap of faith. He attended a training session led by former US Vice President Al Gore, then left his government job to pursue what he considered to be the most important work he could ever do: raising awareness of environmental challenges, particularly climate change. Since that time, he has dedicated himself to this cause, working as a speaker, writer and consultant. He has presented localized versions of Mr. Gore鈥檚 鈥淎n Inconvenient Truth鈥� slideshow to over 400 audiences across the region, and wrote a column for NB newspapers for 10 years.聽 Between his passion for the environment and the changes he鈥檚 made in his own life, Carl provides inspiration and hope for the future of our planet.聽