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.

Gayeon Shin
Green Finance Engagement
Biography
Gayeon works for the Green Finance Platform Community Engagement to advance outreach and knowledge sharing on green and sustainable finance. Prior to joining GGKP, Gayeon supported GGGI headquarters' communications as an intern on social media, design, event coordination, etc. She is a South Korean national with a Bachelor of Arts...
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Gaylor Montmasson-Clair
Senior Economist
Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS)
Biography
Gaylor Montmasson-Clair is a Senior Economist at Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS). He leads TIPS's work on Sustainable Growth. Gaylor is also a Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development (CCRED). He holds two Master’s degree, respectively in International Affairs from the...
Gemedo Dalle
Minister
Environment
Biography
Gemedo Dalle is a Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia since November 2016. He holds a PhD in Rangeland Ecology (Agricultural Sciences) from Georg-August University of Goettingen, Germany, MSc in Botanical Sciences (Biology) and BSc in Biology both from Addis Ababa University...
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Geoff McCarney
Director of Research
Smart Prosperity Institute (SPI)
Biography
Geoff McCarney is Assistant Professor of Environment and Development in the School of International Development and Global Studies, at the University of Ottawa. Geoff is also the Director of Research for the Smart Prosperity Institute, a national research network and policy think tank based at the University of Ottawa and...
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Geoffrey Heal
Donald C. Waite III Professor of Social Enterprise, Columbia Business School
Biography
Geoffrey Heal, Donald C. Waite III Professor of Social Enterprise at Columbia Business School, is noted for contributions to economic theory and resource and environmental economics. He holds bachelors (first class), masters and doctoral degrees from Cambridge University, where he studied at Churchill College and taught at Christ’s College. He...
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Geoffrey Omedo
Knowledge Community Manager and Initiative Co-Focal Point
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Biography
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Georg Pallaske
Senior Associate
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Biography
Georg Pallaske is an IISD associate and has worked with the organization in different capacities over the past five years. He has more than five years of experience in economic modelling and policy analysis within the field of sustainable development. Areas of professional expertise include the use of systems approaches...
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George C. Varughese
President
Development Alternatives (DA)
Biography
Responsible for building up trans-disciplinary group of professionals at Development Alternatives capable of addressing various facets of environment and sustainable development. Co-ordinated or actively participated in most activities undertaken by the group. Conceptualised and spearheaded several of the major initiatives including the Community Led Environment Action Network (CLEAN-India), Corporate Environment...
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George Neba Akwah
Senior Programme Management Officer & Congo Basin Project Lead
Biography
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Georgina Lloyd
Regional Coordinator, Environmental Governance
Biography
Fostering Dialogue and Partnerships for Sound Environmental Management In Asia Pacific, UN Environment works at the regional, sub-regional and national levels. There are five sub-regions: Northeast Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Pacific. Work is focused on UN Environment’s six cross-cutting thematic priorities: Climate change Disasters and conflicts Ecosystem...
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