Expert Connect

Green Growth Expert Connect provides policymakers direct access to world-leading technical and policy experts for quick and tailored guidance on a range of green growth topics.

The service is available, at no cost, to government agency representatives from developing countries and supporting technical institutes. To request support, simply submit a request and the GGKP will match you with a leading green growth policy expert. 

Specialised experts are available on a range of green growth topics, including fiscal reform, access to finance, indicators and metrics, natural capital approaches, sustainable trade, and government procurement. Experts will provide tailored support, including to review draft strategies, analyse policy options, share experiences from other countries, and facilitate networking.

A. Alicia Dipierri
Researcher and FNRS-ASP fellow
Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
Biography
Alicia Dipierri is a researcher, at the Centre for European Research in Microfinance (CERMi) of the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB). At the moment she is working on the Food4Sustainability project (F4S) with a focus on pro-environmental motivations - as a multidimensional construct- of the food supply chain actors towards...
Alex Rudee
Associate
Biography
Alex is an Associate in WRI's U.S. Climate Initiative. His work includes research on carbon removal pathways in forestry and agriculture, technical assistance to state and federal policymakers, and developing partnerships on nature-based solutions with businesses and other stakeholders. Alex has previously served as a Program Associate with the ClimateWorks...
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Alisher Mirzabaev
Senior Researcher
Center for Development Research (ZEF)
Biography
Dr. Alisher Mirzabaev is a Senior Researcher at the Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn. His research focuses on climate change impacts and adaptation, economics of land degradation, water-energy-food security nexus. Before joining ZEF, he was a socio-economist with International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas...
Amélia Delgado
European Climate Pact Ambassador (Food Systems)
Biography
Amélia Delgado is an expert in food science and biotechnological innovation working at the intersection of entrepreneurship and academia. She is a co-author of many scientific publications, 75% of which are in the top 25% of most cited documents worldwide. She is frequently invited as an academic editor, speaker and...
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Daniel G. De La Torre Ugarte
Associate Researcher and Professor
Universidad del Pacífico in Lima
Biography
Daniel G. De La Torre Ugarte is a researcher and professor of Natural Resource Management at the Universidad del Pacífico in Lima, Perú and an economic modeling expert. He was a member of the team that adapted the Threshold 21 Model for the green economy analysis in Peru, under the...
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Gabriel Thoumi
Director Capital Markets
Climate Advisers
Biography
Gabriel Thoumi is an expert with more than a 12-year record as an effective environmental and social governance (ESG) manager. He has worked towards enabling financial systems to empower people, protect the planet, and generate profit. Gabriel leads the research team, integrating financial and ESG data as an indicator of...
Nadya Pryana
GEF-FARM Knowledge Management and Research Specialist
Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP)
Biography
Nadya leads the Knowledge Management and Research initiatives at the FARM Global Child Project, leveraging over 12 years of expertise in research, knowledge management, consulting, and impact management across Asia and Europe. Her professional journey includes key roles with international organisations such as the UN World Food Programme, Oxfam GB...
Sander van der Leeuw
Foundation Professor
Arizona State University
Biography
An archeologist and historian Prof. Sander van der Leeuw has been specializing in the long-term interactions between humans and their environments. Pioneer in the application of the Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) approach to socio-environmental challenges, technology and innovation. Coordinator of the ARCHAEOMEDES interdisciplinary research program (1991-2000) using the CAS perspective...
Steve Hartich
Technical Officer
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Biography
Steve coordinates the Lab project, leading technical research to support employment outcomes through better sector selection, market systems analysis, monitoring and results measurement, and project implementation. Prior to joining the Lab in Geneva, Steve worked for the ILO in Zambia both as a project implementer and results measurement officer for...
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Woon Joo Ha
Senior Partnership and Communication Associate
Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Biography
Woon Joo serves as a Senior Associate in Partnership and Communication at the Global Green Growth Institute. She is based in GGGI HQ (Seoul). She is supporting the "Green Rehabilitation Investment Project for Karakalpakstan Republic to Address Impacts of the Aral Sea Crisis (2021-2024)" in the Uzbekistan Country Office and...
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