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.

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Jaco Tavenier

Green Growth Coordinator, Environment Directorate

Biography

Jaco Tavenier graduated as a lawyer in 1984 in the Netherlands (masters, Utrecht) and has a bachelor in Political Science (Amsterdam). He has served the academic community in several functions before he started his career within the Ministry of Water management and Transport in the Netherlands in 1988. He brings...

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Themes:

Development

Region:

Europe

Jacob Nielsen

Programme Support Intern

Biography

As a Programme Support Intern Jacob contributes to the generation and management of knowledge in the GGKP. He is a final-year bachelor’s student in International Economics and Development at the University of Bayreuth in Germany. During his 3 years as a student research assistant at the University of Bayreuth's chair...

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Jacqueline Alvarez

Chief of Branch, Industry and Economy Division (IED)

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Biography

Jacqueline brings to this position more than 25 years of political, management and technical expertise, including her experience of 14 years with the Government of Uruguay. She has previously served as Regional Director of the Basel and Stockholm Coordinating Centre for Latin America and the Caribbean for Capacity Building and...

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Jacqueline Cottrell

Former Vice President

Green Budget Europe (GBE)

Biography

Jacqueline Cottrell is a freelance associate at Green Budge Germany ( GBE), former Vice President of Green Budget Europe, and an environmental fiscal policy consultant. She collaborates with a wide range of international organizations, including GIZ, AFD, United Nations institutions including UNEP, UNESCAP, UNOSD and UNITAR, the AFD, IEA-RETD, IISD...

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Jaime de Melo

Scientific Director, FERDI

Biography

Jaime de Melo, professor emeritus from the University of Geneva is scientific director at FERDI and Academic Advisor at the Geneva Business School. He is also a CEPR fellow, a non-resident fellow at Brookings Institution, and a member of EU-GDN. He has advised governments on trade policies and during WTO...

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Jaime Revenaz-Webbe

Regional Manager, Asia-Pacific

Biography

Ms. Jaime Webbe leads the Climate Technology Centre & Network ( CTCN) work in Asia-Pacific and is the chief expert on climate change adaptation. Ms. Webbe previously worked as the head of UN Environment's Environmental Education Unit, including serving as the focal point for the UN Alliance on Climate Change...

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Jakob Skovgaard

Researcher

Lund University

Biography

Jakob Skovgaard is Researcher at Lund University (Sweden), undertaking research on European Union and international climate change policy, and holds a doctorate from the European University Institute in Florence. From 2007 to 2010 he worked in the international climate change team of the Danish Finance Ministry, his responsibilities covering inter...

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James Mulligan

Associate

Biography

James is an Associate II for the World Resources Institute’s Food, Forests, and Water Program. James works with government agencies, utilities, businesses, finance institutions, and conservation organizations to mobilize smart investments in forests, farms, grasslands, and wetlands to harness the local, regional, and global services they provide. Jamey advises across...

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James Rydge

Senior Economist

Global Commission on the Economy and Climate

Biography

James Rydge is a Senior Economist at the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate. James led the economics workstream for the Commission's New Climate Economy report, released in September 2014. Prior to joining The Commission, James was the Dahrendorf Research Fellow at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change...

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James Seong-Cheol Kang

Principal Transport Specialist

Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

Biography

Dr. James Seong-Cheol Kang is Principal Transport Specialist of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and leads technical research and policy advisory work on transport. Previously, as Country Manager, he led green growth planning and implementation work in Mongolia and China. Prior to joining GGGI, he served as Director of...

Expertise

Sectors:

Transport

Themes:

Cities

Indicators and Measurement

Technology and Innovation

Region:

Asia

Latin America & the Caribbean