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.

Gabriele Wagner
Advisor
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Biography
Gabriele Wagner has been working for over 26 years in the field of international cooperation with a focus on global environmental issues, sustainable development and multi-stakeholder partnerships. In her current position as an advisor for a GIZ global project in Berlin, she supports transformation processes towards inclusive green economy at...
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Gareth Phillips
Climate and Environment Finance Division Manager
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Biography
Gareth is Manager of the Climate and Environment Finance Division in the African Development Bank, based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
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Garrette Clark
Programme Officer
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Biography
Garrette Clark is the Sustainable Lifestyles Programme Officer, Consumption and Production Unit, Economics Division of UN Environment in Paris. Her expertise lies in cleaner production and sustainable product development and she now leads UN Environment's activities to support a shift to sustainable lifestyles and education. Activities include: building a shared...
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Gary Kleiman
Senior Environmental Specialist, Policy Team, Climate Change Group, The World Bank
Biography
Gary Kleiman is a senior environmental specialist on the Policy Team within the Climate Change Group of the World Bank in Washington, D.C. Gary has worked extensively (for both state and national governments) on issues related to various aspects of regional and global air quality, energy infrastructure and climate policy...
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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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