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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Nora M. Berg
Research Intern
Biography
Nora Berg is a Research Intern at the Green Growth Knowledge Platform. She is a German national and holds a Bachelor’s degree in European Studies, obtained from the University of Maastricht, the Netherlands. She is currently finalizing her Master’s degree in Public Policy and Human Development at the United Nations...
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Nora Steurer
Associate Programme Officer
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Biography
Nora Steurer is based at the Energy, Climate, and Technology Branch at UN Environment’s Economy Division in Paris. She focuses on energy efficiency and specifically on integrating energy efficiency into the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP). She also works on enhancing sustainable energy access through...
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Norbert Kurilla
State Secretary
Ministry of Environment
Norbert Kurilla
Biography
Norbert Kurilla is State Secretary at the Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic as of March 2016. He is responsible for numerous environmental and climate policies including international and EU affairs. He was in charge of the Slovak Presidency in the Council of the European Union. He started his...
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Nozipho January-Bardill
Non-Executive Director
AngloGold Ashanti and Mercedes Benz South Africa
Biography
Ambassador Nozipho January-Bardill has extensive experience in both the local and international public and private sectors. She is an Independent Non-Executive Director on the boards of AngloGold Ashanti and Mercedes Benz South Africa (MBSA), and chairs the Social, Ethics and Sustainability board Sub-Committees of both companies. She is also a...
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Nozipho Mbanjwa
Anchor and Producer
CNBC Africa
Biography
Nozipho Mbanjwa is a global moderator, broadcaster, and entrepreneur. She has moderated conversations for the World Bank Group, the International Monetary Fund, the United Nations and its organs, and for multinationals operating in Africa. Nozipho is an anchor and producer for CNBC Africa. She has hosted shows covering financial markets...
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Nozipho Tshabalala
Conversation Strategist, Global moderator & broadcaster
Biography
Nozipho Tshabalala is a conversation strategist moderating global conversations that are designed to have measurable outcomes. She is in demand for her unique and insightful ability to facilitate difficult conversations with courage, depth and breadth. As an internationally acclaimed conference moderator and Human Capital Advocate for The World Bank and...
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Ole Nielsen
Chief, Montreal Protocol Division, Environment Department
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Biography
Ole Nielsen joined UNIDO in 2011 and is Chief of the Montreal Protocol Division within the Environment Department. He has been involved in Montreal Protocol since 1993 through consultancy, private sector and lately through an implementing agency; with a particular specialisation in the refrigeration sector.
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Olga Solleder
Economist
International Trade Centre (ITC)
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Olga Solleder us trade economist at International Trade Centre (ITC), an agency of the UN and WTO. Her role includes production of ITC's yearly flagship publication “ SME Competitiveness Outlook” and underlying empirical research and databases.
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Oliver Greenfield
Convenor
Green Economy Coalition (GEC)
Biography
As GEC Convenor, Oliver provides the GEC’s network leadership, enabling people from diverse institutions to work and influence collectively. Before GEC, Oliver spent 7 years enabling stakeholder change leading WWF’s Sustainable Business and Economics work. He previously worked in corporate strategy advisor with Booz Company and the BBC World Service.
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Olivia Muza
Green Growth Economist
Biography
Olivia Muza is a green growth economist with work and consultancy experience in livelihoods, food and nutrition security, renewable energy, climate change, value chains, markets for the poor, advocacy and policy influence, and gender, among others. She is currently researching on inclusive energy transitions and transformations in Africa.
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