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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Stephan Pfister
Senior Research Associate, Ecological Systems Design
ETH Zurich
Dr. Stephan Pfister, ETH
Biography
Dr. Stephan Pfister (born 1980) is a senior research associate at ETH Zurich in the Ecological Systems Design group (since 2012). His methodological focus is on the impact assessment of water consumption and land use in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with applications to agriculture and power production. In this context...
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Stephan Sicars
Managing Director of the Environment and Energy Directorate
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Biography
Stephan Sicars is Managing Director of the Environment and Energy Directorate at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). In this role, Stephan is spearheading the organization's efforts on circular economy, and oversees the implementation of projects covering subjects including cleaner production, water, the management of persistent organic pollutants as...
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Stéphane Hallegatte
Lead Economist, Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery
Biography
Stéphane Hallegatte is the lead economist with the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) at the World Bank. He joined the World Bank in 2012 after 10 years of academic research. Mr. Hallegatte was a lead author of the 5th Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate...
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Stephane Straub
Professor of Economics
Toulouse School of Economics
Biography
Stephane Straub is a professor of economics at the Toulouse School of Economics, where he has been the head of the development group for many years. He is currently on leave at the World Bank in Washington DC, working with the Sustainable Development Practice Group, and the Research Department. He...
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Stephani Widorini
Green Forum Community Manager
Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP)
Biography
Stephani leads community engagement through the Green Forum, an online interactive community space for professionals to share and discuss insights in the pursuit of a sustainable economic transition. Prior to joining GGKP Secretariat she worked with CityNet, the largest association of urban stakeholders committed to sustainable development in Asia Pacific...
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Stephanie Cairns
Director, Cities and Communities
Smart Prosperity Institute (SPI)
Convening partner
Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI)
Biography
Stephanie Cairns is Director of the Cities and Communities at the Smart Prosperity Institute, and convening partner of the Municipal Natural Assets Initiative. Stephanie has worked on environment, economy, and fiscal policy research initiatives for twenty years. She has been with Smart Prosperity Institute (previously Sustainable Prosperity) since its inception...
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Stephanie Diane Loveless
Former Research and Communication Intern
Biography
Stephanie is from Boulder, CO in the US and holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Colorado. She also holds a double MSc in Environmental Science and Agriculture from the University of Hohenheim in Germany and the University of Copenhagen with specializations in Climate Change and Environmental Management...
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Stephen Barrie
Deputy Director of Ethics and Engagement
Biography
Dr Stephen Barrie is Deputy Director of Ethics and Engagement at the Church of England Pensions Board, where he works across the Board’s investment stewardship activities. He is a Director of the Investor Mining and Tailings Safety Initiative, and a trustee director of the Church Investors Group. He previously served...
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Stephen Cornelius
Deputy Leader & Innovation Lead, Climate & Energy Practice
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Stephen Cornelius
Biography
Dr Stephen Cornelius has been Deputy Leader & Innovation Lead for WWF’s Climate & Energy Practice since July 2022.
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Stephen Hammer
Advisor, Global Partnerships and Strategy
Global Director, Climate Change
Stephen Hammer, World Bank
Biography
Stephen Hammer serves as Advisor, Global Partnerships and Strategy, to the World Bank Group (WBG) Vice President for Sustainable Development and the Global Director of the WBG’s Climate Change team. Dr. Hammer leads on the Bank’s engagement on climate change issues with the United Nations, the G7, and the G20...
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