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.

Emily Benson
Director of Engagement
Green Economy Coalition (GEC)
Biography
Emily Benson is Director for Engagement for the Green Economy Coalition (GEC), the world’s largest alliance of organisations committed to accelerating the transition to green, fair economies. She leads on developing the policy narratives, stories of transition, and communication strategies for the GEC and it’s 50+ members around the opportunities...
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Emily McKenzie
Chief Adviser
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Biography
Emily McKenzie is Chief Adviser on Economics and Sustainability for the WWF Global Science Team. She co-leads a project in the Arctic called IDEEAS (Informing Decisions for Ecological and Economic Arctic Sustainability). Emily is on the Leadership Team of the Natural Capital Project, a decade-long partnership of WWF, Stanford University...
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Emma Nijssen
Project Support Intern
Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP)
Biography
Emma supports the growth and upkeep of the Green Policy Platform, as well as various projects related to natural capital and agriculture. Emma holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Sustainable Development from Yonsei University, and is completing a Master's degree in Development Studies at the Geneva Graduate Institute...
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Emmanuel Combet
Economist, Centre International de Recherche sur l’Environnement et le Développement (CIRED)
Biography
Emmanuel Combet is economist at the Centre International de Recherche sur l’Environnement et le Développement in Paris (CIRED). He received his master’s degrees in engineering and economics in 2007 and his phD in economics from the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales in 2013. His doctoral dissertation “Carbon taxation...
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Emmanuela Shinta
Dayak leader, activist, environmentalist, filmmaker and writer
Biography
Emmanuela Shinta is a Dayak leader, activist, environmentalist, filmmaker and writer with a reputation for leading and empowering young indigenous people. In 2016, Shinta started the Youth Act Campaign, a movement which calls out for young people to actively engage in demanding climate justice and involve in climate action as...
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Emmanuelle Auriol
Professor, Toulouse School of Economics
Biography
Since 1998 Emmanuelle Auriol has been a full professor at Toulouse School of Economics. She is a fellow of the IUF, EEA, CEPR, EUDN, CESifo and an editor of several academic journals. Her research interests include industrial organization, regulation, labor economy and development economics. Throughout the years she received several...
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Emmie Oliver
Research Analyst
World Resources Institute (WRI)
Biography
Emmie Oliver is a Research Analyst II with the Cities4Forests and Natural Infrastructure teams at WRI, where she works with multilateral institutions, utilities, cities, and NGOs to develop strategies to design and implement economically, environmentally, and socially beneficial Nature-based Solutions (NBS) projects.
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Enrico Botta
Policy Analyst
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Biography
Enrico Botta works within the OECD Green Growth and Global Relations division (GGGR) where he focuses on the design of environmental policies and their impacts. Prior to joining the OECD, Enrico has been working on the topics of environmental policies, innovation and green finance for several organisations, including GGGI and...
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Eoin Sinnott
Director, Valuing Nature Initiative
Biography
Eoin Sinnott is Director of the Valuing Nature Initiative at the World Wildlife Foundation-US. He bridges complex science, business and political interests to bring the value of natural capital assets up front in public policy narratives and private investments. He believes transformational change is possible; it’s a matter of solving...
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Eric Kemp-Benedict
Senior Scientist
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
Co-leader
Biography
Eric Kemp-Benedict is a senior scientist at SEI-US in Somerville, MA. He is a co-leader of the SEI Initiative on the Water, Energy and Food Nexus. His research focuses on economic analysis for sustainable consumption and production. From the time Eric joined SEI in 1997, he has contributed to studies...
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