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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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)

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

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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Steve Bass

First Senior Associate

International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)

Biography

Steve Bass is the first Senior Associate of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). He co-founded the Green Economy Coalition, initiated IIED’s work on green growth, and has conducted multi-stakeholder green economy dialogues in several developing countries. Steve chairs the UK Government’s 8-year research programme, Ecosystem Services for...

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Steve Charnovitz

Associate Professor of Law, George Washington University

Biography

Steve Charnovitz teaches at George Washington University Law School and writes on international trade, international law, U.S. foreign relations law, and environmental sustainability. Charnovitz hails from Savannah, Georgia. He received a B.A. from Yale College, a J.D. from the Yale Law School, and an M.P.P. from the Kennedy School of...

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Steve Hartich

Technical Officer

International Labour Organization (ILO)

Biography

Steve coordinates the Lab project, leading technical research to support employment outcomes through better sector selection, market systems analysis, monitoring and results measurement, and project implementation. Prior to joining the Lab in Geneva, Steve worked for the ILO in Zambia both as a project implementer and results measurement officer for...

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