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.

Sara Rocha Ferreira Alves
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Biography
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Sara Wilson
Smart Prosperity Institute (SPI)
Biography
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Sarah Best
Senior researcher, Shaping Sustainable Markets
Biography
Sarah Best is a senior researcher working on energy in IIED's Shaping Sustainable Markets research group. Sarah's current work focuses on energy access and renewable energy, productive uses of energy, and on citizen engagement in policy and debates on energy and mining. She has expertise on pro-poor and inclusive business...
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Sarah Booth
Principal, Booth Clean Energy
Biography
Sarah Booth is the founder and principal at Booth Clean Energy where she focuses on clean energy policy analyses and making policy and energy data more accessible to decision makers. Ms. Booth has supported both national and subnational governments in their efforts to increase renewable energy generation and efficient use...
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Sarah Gondy
Just Transition Officer
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Biography
Sarah Gondy is Just Transition Officer for the ILO Directorate for Sustainable Enterprises.
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Sarwat Chowdhury
Policy Specialist: Green Economy, Natural Capital & Productive Capacities
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Biography
Sarwat Chowdhury manages the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) environment programme in Korea and is a co-focal point for the multi-UN agency Partnership for Action on Green Economy initiative. Sarwat has over 20 years of work experience in sustainable development, climate change, circular economy, gender, renewable energy, forestry, water, and...
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Sasiwimon Warunsiri Paweenawat
Assistant professor
Biography
Sasiwimon Warunsiri Paweenawat is an assistant professor at the School of Economics, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
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Saskia Mösle
Member, Research Center International Division of Labor
University of Kiel
Biography
Saskia Mösle is a member of the Research Center International Division of Labor at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel). She is also a PhD candidate in Quantitative Economics at Kiel University.
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Sauda Jussa
Minerals and Metals Specialist
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Biography
Sauda is a minerals and metals professional dedicated to driving positive change in the extractives sector. With a primary focus on critical minerals and environmental sustainability, she is deeply passionate about the global energy transition and the intricate dynamics surrounding critical mineral resources, their supply chains, and value networks. With...
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Saugato Datta
Managing Director, ideas42
Biography
Saugato Datta is a Managing Director at ideas42, where he oversees the bulk of the organisation's work in low- and middle-income countries in South and South-east Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. He works with partners in government, NGOs and firms focused on low-income populations to design, test and scale applications of...
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