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.

Joseph Owolabi
CEO
Rubicola Consulting
Biography
Joseph is CEO at Rubicola Consulting Pty Australia. His previous senior management roles include director at Deloitte Asia Pacific, senior manager at PwC Australia, and leader of EY West Africa’s Climate Change and Sustainability Services. He was also director at Synergy Professionals Ltd, a finance education and training company that...
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Joseph Price
Technical Coordinator
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Biography
Joseph Price is currently serving as Technical Coordinator for the Net-Zero Nature-Positive Accelerator Integrated Programme in UNEP’s Resources and Markets Branch. He has a background in policy and research, focused on economic policy, sustainable infrastructure and the politics of natural resources. He holds an MPhil in International Relations and Politics...
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Joseph Wozniak
Manager
International Trade Centre (ITC)
Biography
Joseph Wozniak has over 15 years experience in international trade and development. Joe is the Manager of the Trade for Sustainable Development program (T4SD) at the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Geneva, Switzerland, where he is responsible for the development and implementation of the Standards Map website and its related...
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Josh Sawislak
Global director of Resilience
AECOM Design and Consulting Services
Biography
Josh Sawislak is the global director of resilience for the infrastructure services firm AECOM. In this role, he works across the entire enterprise of AECOM's offerings in planning, design, construction, finance, operations, and development to help develop and leverage resilient strategies projects and clients to address issues such as sustainability...
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Joshua Sam
Hazardous Waste Management Adviser
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Biography
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Jovita Tamosaityte
Senior Knowledge Management Officer/ Initiatives Manager
Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP)
Biography
Jovita coordinates knowledge management at the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership, manages knowledge for the 'Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small Island Developing States' (ISLANDS) Programme. She leads the development of new knowledge partnerships with various international stakeholders’ initiatives and facilitates knowledge sharing via GGKP. With more than 15...
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Joy Aeree Kim
Climate Change Expert
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Biography
Dr. Joy A. Kim has been working in the area of economic and environmental policies specially on the issue of climate change, trade and environment, environmental goods and services as well as environmental governance almost 15 years. Before joining UNEP, she worked as an economist/senior policy analyst at the Environment...
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Joy Aeree Kim
Technical Director
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Biography
Dr. Joy A. Kim has been working in the area of economic and environmental policies especially on the issue of climate change, trade and environment, environmental goods and services as well as environmental governance for over 15 years. Before joining UNEP, she worked as an economist/senior policy analyst at the...
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Joy Butcher
Junior Professional Officer
Independent Evaluation Group (IEG)
Biography
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Joyce Msuya
Deputy Executive Director
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Biography
Joyce Msuya is the Deputy Executive Director of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). She was appointed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres in August 2018. Between November 2018 and June 2019, Ms. Msuya served as Acting Executive Director, overseeing UNEP’s portfolio in 33 countries and administering nine Multilateral Environmental Agreements on...
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