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.

Request Assistance

Browse by:

Region

Sectors

Themes

Language

Complementary Services

Remote Expert Assistance on LEDS

Clean Energy Solutions Center - Ask an Expert

Climate & Clean Air Coalition - Expert Assistance

NDC Cluster Helpdesk

Climate Technology Centre - Technical Assistance

Martina Otto
Head of Cities Unit
Biography
Martina leads UN Environment's work on cities, coordinating the UN Environment wide offer to support cities and promote multi-level policy integration, and is in charge of the cooperation with other UN agencies and partners in the sustainable urban development space. Under her responsibility is also the work on buildings, with...
Read more
Expertise
Martine Durand
Chief Statistician, Director of OECD Statistics and Data Directorate
Biography
Martine Durand was appointed Director of Statistics and Chief Statistician of the OECD in 2010. She is responsible for providing strategic orientation for the Organisation's statistical policy and oversees all of OECD's statistical activities. She was formerly Deputy-Director of Employment, Labour and Social Affairs where she was responsible for OECD's...
Read more
Expertise
Martine Rohn-Brossard
Head of Section Europe, Trade and Development/Deputy Head International Division
Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN)
Biography
Martine Rohn-Brossard is Head of Europe, Trade and Development Cooperation Section and Deputy Head of International Affairs Division of the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment. With her team, she is in charge of the international environmental aspects of trade, economy and development cooperation as well as of bilateral relations...
Read more
Expertise
Marvin Nusseck
Project Manager in the Finance Programme
Circle Economy
Marvin Nusseck
Biography
Marvin's expertise lies in developing strategic solutions around legal, accounting and financing challenges of circular business models. Before he joined Circle Economy he gained experience in business consulting and development in the DACH area. As freelancer and part-time employee he also gained years of experience in the electrical and electronic...
Read more
Expertise
Mary Ezzat
Industrial Park Manager, Engineering Square
Biography
Mary Ezzat is the Industrial Park Manager of Engineering Square at the Industrial Development Group (IDG) of Egypt. Mary started her career at IDG in 2008, and brings a wealth of experience and insight in facility management, supply chain, financial governance and green operations to the park. She garnered her...
Read more
Expertise
Mary Jean Van Vliet-Bürer
Senior Researcher
School of Management and Engineering Vaud (HEIG-VD)
Visiting Researcher
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Biography
Dr. Bürer has a doctorate in Economics from the University of St. Gallen. Since 1998, Dr. Bürer has worked in the field of sustainability with a focus on climate and energy issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and economics. She started her career with a focus on emissions trading...
Read more
Expertise
Mary Leung, CFA
Head, Advocacy, Asia Pacific
CFA Institute
Biography
Mary is Head, Advocacy, Asia Pacific at CFA Institute. She leads the team that is responsible for building market integrity in APAC by developing and advocating capital markets policy positions that raises investor protection and fosters sustainable industry growth. She also oversees the promotion and development of Asia-Pacific Research Exchange...
Read more
Expertise
Mary Njenga
Bioenergy Research Scientist
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
Biography
Mary Njenga is a Bioenergy Research Scientist at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF). She holds a PhD in Management of Agroecosystems and the Environment from the University of Nairobi. She is also a Visiting Lecturer at Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, University of Nairobi, and she contributes to...
Read more
Expertise
Mary Ruckelshaus
Managing Director
Natural Capital Project
Senior Research Scientist
Stanford University
Biography
Mary Ruckelshaus oversees all work of the Natural Capital Project partnership including strategy, coordination, fundraising, communications, and hiring. She is based in Seattle, WA, where she previously led the Ecosystem Science Program at NOAA’s NW Fisheries Science Center. Prior to that, she was an Assistant Professor of biological sciences at...
Read more
Expertise
Maryse Robert
Director, Department of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism, Organization of American States
Biography
Ms. Maryse Robert is director of the Department of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism in the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS), which promotes economic development in OAS Member States through programs and projects, which are designed to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of economic actors so...
Read more
Expertise