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.

Christoph Wolff
Head of Shaping the Future of Mobility and Member of the Executive Committee
Biography
Dr. Christoph Wolff is Head of Shaping the Future of Mobility and Member of the Executive Committee at the World Economic Forum since June 2018. He oversees the Forum’s work with Partners from the Automotive, Supply Chain, Aerospace and Aviation, Travel and Tourism sectors. He is leading the Forum’s System...
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Christophe Bellman
Senior Resident Research Associate
International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD)
Biography
Christophe Bellman is a Senior Resident Research Associate at ICTSD. He also works as adviser to the Africa Caribbean and Pacific Countries (ACP) and the LDC Group in the WTO on areas related to trade and environment, fisheries, agriculture and industrial goods. Mr. Bellmann joined ICTSD in 1998 and was...
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Christopher Beaton
Associate with the Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI), International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Biography
Christopher Beaton is an Associate with IISD's Energy program. He conducts research and manages projects for IISD’s Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) and contributes to IISD's work streams on global environmental governance and the green economy.
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Cindy Nicole Adhiambo Seda
Programme Support Intern
Biography
Cindy is an intern at GGKP Seoul Headquarters. She is pursuing a master’s degree in International Development Cooperation at Ewha Womans University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology while minoring in International Office Administration. She is specializing in gender issues in development and international public relations. She has...
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Ciprian Ionescu
Head of Natural Capital
Biography
Ciprian Ionescu is Head of Natural Capital at WWF France. He is a biologist and PhD in ecological economics. Before joining WWF France, Ciprian worked in a major energy group on environmental issues, and he headed the R&D unit of the accounting firm Compta Durable. His main topics are the...
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Claire Arkin
Communications Coordinator
Biography
Claire Arkin is the Communications Coordinator at GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives), a worldwide alliance of more than 800 grassroots groups, non-governmental organisations, and individuals in more than 90 countries whose ultimate vision is a just, toxic-free world without incineration. Her work has been featured in such outlets as...
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Claire Gavard
Researcher, Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei
Biography
Claire Gavard joined the Eni Enrico Mattei Foundation (FEEM) in 2014, after working for the Directorate General for Climate Action at the European Commission, and completing her PhD in Sorbonne. Her research interests cover climate and energy policies in Europe and emerging countries. She focused her PhD dissertation on the...
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Claire Jolly
Head, Ocean Economy Group, OECD Space Forum
Biography
Claire Jolly is Head of the OECD Space Forum, in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry. She has eighteen years of experience in policy and economic analysis, having worked for both public and private organisations in aerospace and defence in Europe and...
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Claire Lund
Head of Environmental Sustainability
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Biography
Experienced Energy & Sustainability Director with a demonstrated history of working across private and public industry. Strong business development professional skilled in Energy, Renewable Energy, Procurement, Strategy, and Change Management.
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Claire Walsh
Environment & Energy Sector Manager, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), MIT
Biography
Claire Walsh is an Environment & Energy Sector Manager, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). From December 2015 to February 2016 she served as interim Deputy Director of J-PAL Southeast Asia. Claire holds an M.A. from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy...
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