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.

Hilen G. Meirovich
Climate Change Lead Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank
Biography
Dr. Hilen G. Meirovich is a climate change lead specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank. Dr. Meirovich works on the political economy of climate change policies, identifying mechanisms that contribute to mainstreaming the consideration of climate change impacts among line ministries and Finance Ministries. In addition to her work greening...
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Himanshu Sharma
Manager
Biography
Himanshu Sharma is a Senior Sustainable Finance Advisor at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), where he leads work on aligning public finance, economic policy, and investments with climate, biodiversity, and sustainable development goals. He managed the Green Fiscal Policy Network and directs UNEP’s finance and economic transformation strategy, supporting Ministries...
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Hojeong Kim
Senior Research Fellow
Korea Environment Institute (KEI)
Biography
Hojeong Kim is a Senior Research Fellow at the Division of Water Environment of the Korea Environment Institute (KEI). He received his PhD degree in biochemical engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Since 2009, he has studied water management policies including climate change & water...
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Holger Görg
Professor of International Economics
University of Kiel
Biography
Holger Görg is Professor of International Economics at the University of Kiel and Head of the Research Area “Global Division of Labour” at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel). He is also Director of the Kiel Centre for Globalization.
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Holger Schmid
Director of the Sustainable Economy Programme
MAVA Foundation
Biography
Holger is responsible for implementing MAVA’s strategy for Switzerland, as well as the Sustainable Economy Programme. He oversees all projects and partner relations for both programmes. Together with the other Programme Directors and the Director General he also jointly manages MAVA’s overall project portfolio, including its global projects. Holger is...
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Hon. Baomiavotse Vahinala Raharinirina
Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development
Biography
Baomiavotse Vahinala Raharinirina works at the Madagascar Ministry for Environment and Sustainable Development. With a PhD in environmental economics and natural resources, sustainability and passionate patriot at heart, she decided to lend a hand in rebuilding her country after 17 years in Europe where she combined research and teaching and...
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Hon. Dr. Mary Goretti Kitutu
Minister of State for Environment
Government of Uganda
Biography
Hon. Dr. Mary Goretti Kitutu is the Ugandan Minister of State for Environment and the Woman Member of Parliament of Manafwa District, Uganda. She has extensive work experience as a professional in the field of environmental information systems and management, with skillsets in remote sensing, GIS, and environmental modelling. As...
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Hoseok Kim
Senior Research Fellow
Korea Environment Institute (KEI)
Biography
Dr. Hoseok Kim is a Senior Research Fellow at the Korea Environment Institute (KEI) and a member of the GGKP Research Committee on Metrics and Indicators. His primary research field is environmental economics and sustainable development, with a focus on policy analysis and planning. After his first book, UNFCCC and...
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Howard Bamsey
Director General, GGGI
Biography
Howard Bamsey is Director-General of the Global Green Growth Institute. He was previously Adjunct Professor of Climate Change and Energy Security at the United States Studies Centre and Adjunct Professor in the Climate Change Institute at the Australian National University. He is affiliated with The Centre for Climate Economics and...
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Howard Bamsey
Director General, Global Green Growth Institute
Biography
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