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.

Johanna Brühl
Senior Consultant
Anchor Environmental Consultants
Biography
Johanna Brühl is a senior consultant at Anchor Environmental Consultants in Cape Town. She holds a master’s degree in Applied Economics from the University of Cape Town’s School of Economics and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the Copenhagen Business School. Over the past few years, Johanna’s work...
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Johanna Lissinger-Peitz
Ambassador for Stockholm+50
Government of Sweden
Biography
President for the seventh Conference of the Parties for the Stockholm Convention. President for the third International Conference of Chemicals Management, (October 2012). Co-Chair for the finance and technical working group during the negotiations of the Minamata convention for mercury, (2011-2013). Adviser to the Lithuanian Presidency 2013 including lead negotiator...
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John Brittain
Communications Coordinator
Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP)
Biography
John Brittain is the Communications Coordinator for the GEF-funded Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small Island Developing States Programme (ISLANDS). The programme is contributing to increased awareness and action on the polluting risks associated with numerous long-lasting chemical and other toxic waste products in island countries in the...
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John Curnow
Director of Analysis and Chief Economist
Biography
John Curnow is Director of Analysis and Chief Economist at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). John is responsible for ensuring Defra’s policies are informed by high quality economic analysis and advice. Prior to joining Defra, John working in a range of economics and strategy roles in...
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John Dutton
Head
Member of the Executive Committee
Biography
John Dutton is the Head of the Forum Foundations and Member of the Executive Committee for the World Economic Forum. Previously John also served as the Head of the Forum of Young Global Leaders at the World Economic Forum. Prior to joining World Economic Forum, he was the Small Funds...
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John Hosung Lee
Operations Officer, Korea Green Growth Trust Fund (KGGTF)
World Bank Group (WBG)
Biography
John Hosung Lee is an Operations Officer at the Korea Green Growth Trust Fund, also serving as GGKP Coordinator in the Chief Economist Office of the Sustainable Development Vice-Presidency at the World Bank. In this capacity, he coordinates the World Bank’s contribution to the Green Growth Knowledge Platform. John specializes...
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John J. Maughan
Coordinator of the Secretariat
Biography
John J. Maughan serves as the acting Coordinator of the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) Secretariat. In this role, he closely supports the acting Head of the Secretariat, Asad Naqvi, in managing GGKP programmes, operations and partnerships. To do so, he coordinates closely with other GGKP team leaders, UNEP personnel...
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John Michael LaSalle
Senior Analyst
Climate Policy Initiative (CPI)
Biography
John Michael LaSalle is a Senior Analyst at CPI’s Washington DC office. His work focuses on financing climate action in cities and his expertise lies in sustainable cities, low-carbon transport, and climate resilience. While working on the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance secretariat, he developed the Project Preparation Resources Directory...
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John Moorhead
Founder
Science Based Solutions
Biography
John Moorhead advises on solutions to climate change for a more sustainable future (reducing pollution, healthier and safer lives, better and more jobs). He is an advocate for putting a price on carbon, science-based targets and solutions including Project Drawdown -100 solutions to reverse climate change - and The Solutions...
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John Ogechah
Head of Bioline Academy – Africa & Middle East
Bioline AgroSciences
Biography
John completed his Master of Philosophy, Entomology from the University of Ghana. In 2005 he joined Dudutech as an Entomologist and proceeded to develop the training business unit of Dudutech, later working with the commercial department as the Product Manager and Export Manager. John now heads up Dudutech Academy in...
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