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.

Aigul Kussaliyeva
Chief Strategy Officer / Project Manager
Biography
Aigul Kussaliyeva is Chief Strategy Officer / Project Manager for the AIFC Green Finance Centre.
Expertise
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Aneta Nikolova
Environmental Affairs Officer
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Biography
Ms. Aneta Nikolova is an Environmental Affairs Officer and Engineer in the Environment and Development Policy Section of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). She has rich professional experience in sustainable development policy analysis, development and advocacy, as well as capacity development, intuitional...
Antoine Mandel
Professor of Applied Mathematics
Biography
Antoine Mandel is Professor of Applied Mathematics at Panthéon-Sorbonne University (Paris 1) and Research Fellow at the Paris School of Economics. Previously, he has been a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Potsdam Institute for Climate impact research. His works focus on the development of mathematical and computational models of socio-economic dynamics...
Cheng Lin
Director of Centre for International Collaborations
Beijing Institute of Finance and Sustainability
Biography
Cheng Lin is Director of the Centre for International Collaborations at the Beijing Institute of Finance and Sustainability (BIFS), as well as Head of Secretariat Beijing Office for the Green Investment Principles (GIP) for the Belt and Road.
Expertise
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...
Milana Takhanova
Senior Economist
AIFC Green Finance Centre LTD
Biography
Milana Takhanova is Economist / Assistant Project Manager at AIFC Green Finance Centre.
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Nomindari “Nomie” Enkhtur
CEO
Mongolian Sustainable Finance Association
Portfolio Management Consultant
Joint SDG Fund
Biography
Nomindari currently works as Portfolio Management Consultant to the UN Joint SDG Fund, covering a portfolio of 30+ countries
Expertise
Olumide Lala
Co-Founder and Director
Climate Transition Limited
Biography
Olumide Lala is the Co-Founder and Director of Climate Transitions Limited.
Patricia Moles
Environmental and Social Risk Analysis and Policies Division
Banco de México
Biography
Patricia Moles is a Specialist in sustainable finance, Environmental and Social Risk Analysis and Policies Division for the Banco de México.
Shrashtant Patara
Senior Vice President
Development Alternatives (DA)
Biography
Shrashtant Patara is the Senior Vice President of Development Alternatives Group and Chief Executive Officer for TARA.
Expertise