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.

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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...

Expertise

Sectors:

Agriculture

Forestry

Themes:

Risk and Resilience

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...

Expertise

Sectors:

Agriculture

Themes:

Consumption

Region:

Europe

Andrea Bassi

Founder and CEO

Knowledge SRL

Extraordinary Associate Professor of System Dynamics

Stellenbosch University

Biography

Andrea Bassi is a project leader and researcher with over 15 years of experience working with governments and international organizations primarily on (1) energy and climate policy, (2) natural resource utilization, (3) disaster resilience planning and response strategies and (4) sustainable development national -and regional- plans.Researcher, trainer, and facilitator, also...

Expertise

Sectors:

Themes:

Indicators and Measurement

Risk and Resilience

Ania Rok

Governance & Social Innovation Coordinator

Biography

Ania Rok is the Governance & Social Innovation Coordinator at ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, a global network of cities dedicated to sustainable development. She focuses on people, power and partnerships in local sustainability transitions. She is a sociologist, feminist and a public sector believer.

Expertise

Themes:

Cities

Technology and Innovation

Region:

Europe

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...

Expertise

Sectors:

Finance

Themes:

Climate Change

Risk and Resilience

Trade and Supply Chains

Region:

Europe

Aziz Durrani

Senior Financial Sector Specialist

Biography

Aziz has over 18 years of experience in international banking and finance, and in setting, enforcing and providing training on regulatory policies and standards. He joined the SEACEN Centre in August 2016 on a sponsored career break from the Bank of England. Aziz is responsible for providing technical assistance, capacity...

Expertise

Themes:

Risk and Resilience

Dereje Senshaw

Principal Energy Specialist, Office of Thought Leadership

Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

Biography

Dr. Dereje Senshaw is Principal Specialist at Global Green Growth Institute, Seoul. In his role, he provides thought leadership to a sound ‘equitable green growth’ goal, tools and approaches. His priorities are focused on generating new knowledge and insights on green growth topics, and making this knowledge available and accessible...

Expertise

Sectors:

Energy

Waste

Themes:

Climate Change

Indicators and Measurement

Technology and Innovation

Region:

Africa

Asia

Latin America & the Caribbean

Eun Joo Yi

Korea Green Growth Trust Fund Program Manager

Biography

Ms. Yi has contributed to published material on the potential implications of resource scarcity and climate change on conflict, migration and trade in 2025 and Green Growth 2.0 published by KDI. Previously she consulted for the IFC Advisory Services (WBG) from 2010 on resource efficiency and clean energy. Prior to...

Expertise

Sectors:

Themes:

Institutions and Governance

Technology and Innovation

Region:

Africa

Latin America & the Caribbean

James Seong-Cheol Kang

Principal Transport Specialist

Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

Biography

Dr. James Seong-Cheol Kang is Principal Transport Specialist of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and leads technical research and policy advisory work on transport. Previously, as Country Manager, he led green growth planning and implementation work in Mongolia and China. Prior to joining GGGI, he served as Director of...

Expertise

Sectors:

Transport

Themes:

Cities

Indicators and Measurement

Technology and Innovation

Region:

Asia

Latin America & the Caribbean

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...

Expertise

Sectors:

Themes:

Standards and Regulations