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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Kim Smaczniak
Lead Mitigation Negotiator, U.S. Department of State climate negotiations team
Biography
Kim Smaczniak is the lead mitigation negotiator for the U.S. Department of State climate negotiations team. In addition to her work at the State Department, Kim is an adjunct professor at the University Maryland College of Law and Howard University School of Law, teaching a Clean Air Act seminar and...
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Kim Smet
Manager, Research Network
Smart Prosperity Institute (SPI)
Biography
Kim is the Research Network Manager and a Post-Doctoral Researcher at Smart Prosperity Institute. Kim obtained her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering at Harvard University, where her research focused on infrastructure renewal, water resources planning and adaptation given climate change impacts. Prior to this, she completed her B.Sc. in...
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Kirsten Dunlop
Chief Executive Officer
Climate-KIC
Biography
Dr Kirsten Dunlop joined EIT Climate-KIC in January 2017, from Suncorp Australia, where she was Executive General Manager Strategic Innovation. At Suncorp Kirsten founded and led a bespoke division focused on managing and responding to strategic risk through innovation, transforming core business and industry models from within. Prior to roles...
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Kirsten Virginia Glenn
Associate Programme Management Officer
International Resource Panel (IRP)
Biography
Kirsten Virginia Glenn is working as an Associate Programme Management Officer at the Secretariat of the International Resource Panel, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)'s Economy Division in Paris, France. In this role, Kirsten delivers programme management on work streams related to natural resource use (including mineral resource governance, sustainable cities...
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Kishan Khoday
Regional Team Leader
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Biography
Kishan Khoday is with the United Nations Development Programme where he serves as Regional Team Leader for Climate Change, DRR and Resilience in the Arab Region. Kishan holds a Juris Doctor in Law, specializing in multilateral environmental agreements and natural resource governance. Kishan has been with the United Nations since...
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Klaus Tyrkko
Chief Technical Adviser, GEIPP
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
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Klaus Tyrkko
Chief Technical Adviser, Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme (GEIPP)
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Biography
Klaus Tyrkko is the Chief Technical Adviser for the Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme (GEIPP) implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). GEIPP is a 7-country program advancing the uptake of Eco-Industrial Parks practices and creating an EIP conducive policy environment Klaus served previously as division chief at UNIDO...
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Kobie Brand
Deputy Secretary General, ICLEI and Regional Director, ICLEI Africa
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
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Biography
Kobie Brand is the Deputy Secretary General of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, Regional Director of ICLEI Africa and Global Director of ICLEI’s Cities Biodiversity Centre. Kobie has more than 25 years of practical and managerial experience in Environmental Management and Urban Development. Her expertise ranges from biodiversity, climate...
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Koeun Lee
Green and Circular Economy Consultant
Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP)
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Biography
Koeun works on green and circular economy transition at GGKP, focusing on the value-chain approaches and resource efficiency support for SMEs. Previously, she worked on natural capital-driven solutions for African development finance and toxic chemicals and waste managment in small island developing states (SIDS). She holds a Master's degree in...
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Kookie Habtegaber
Independent Expert
Biography
Kookie is the former WWF International global lead for green economy. In this role she was responsible for leading the development, alignment and implementation of the WWF Network green economy strategic plan, providing policy, advocacy, capacity support to the WWF network, as well as building and maintaining external partnerships on...
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