Who we are

Hartwig supports the CTCN in the areas of technology innovation, science and finance communities and matchmaking. In the Science Division of UN Environment, he coordinates the Global Environment Monitoring System - Water, and the World Water Quality Assessment. Hartwig holds a doctor of marine sciences and a degree as senior governmental advisor of fisheries economy focusing on environmental legislation and administration.

Patrick develops and implements technical assistance interventions in developing countries in the area of sustainable energy, environmental management, and climate technologies. Prior to joining UNIDO, he worked several years on energy issues in academia, as well as in the private sector. His background is in engineering, and is complemented by a PhD in Environmental Science and Technology.

Karina is responsible for the CTCN’s communications and outreach strategy. She also manages the knowledge management system which aims to facilitate sharing of technology information among climate stakeholders. As Gender Focal Point, Karina advises and supports the Secretariat on the implementation of gender mainstreaming within CTCN operations.

Manfredi is the UNEP – CTCN liaison. He is responsible for collaborations with the Green Climate Fund and Multilateral Development Banks in addition to supporting capacity building activities. Prior to joining UNEP, he worked as policy advisor on climate technologies at the Italian Ministry for the Environment. He has been a Research Fellow at the United Nations Foundation and at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School. Manfredi holds a J.D. from the II University of Rome, and a MPA at the Harvard Kennedy School.

Nima is an MBA in International Management, with extensive experience in management reporting (implementation, revenue, cash flow etc.). She joined CTCN’s Finance and Administrative team since the beginning of its operation i.e., in February 2014. She works closely with the CTCN Director and other colleagues to ensure effective functioning, coordination, planning and monitoring of various activities and projects, including Finance (budgeting, reporting), Grants Management (Agreements with Partners, UN to UN Agreements).

Laia is supporting the CTCN in the design and implementation of technical assistance interventions for climate change mitigation, with the focus on Latin America and Francophone Africa. Laia’s background is engineering, complemented with a Masters in International Business. Before joining the CTCN, Laia worked as an engineer in the private sector and with the Spanish Government.

Ho-Sik supports the CTCN in the design and implementation of adaptation requests. He is seconded with the CTCN from his position as Senior Researcher at the Green Technology Center, which is a technology-based policy research institution funded by the South Korean Government. He has researched climate technologies which either mitigate greenhouse gas emission or enhance resilience against climate risk. Ho-Sik holds a PhD in Water Management from the Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London, UK and an MSc in Environmental Geochemistry from Department of Geosystem & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, South Korea.

Adrian supports the Climate Technology Managers with climate change mitigation projects and serves as contact person for the CTCN Secondment Programme. His previous experience lies with research in innovating municipal waste management in Stockholm. Adrian also has experience with production process and material flow optimization in the solar cell and automotive supply industry. Adrian holds a Master’s degree in Sustainable Technology from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering from Leuphana University Lueneburg, Germany.

Irma has more than 10 years experience in Public relations. She supports international communication activities of the CTCN. During her career Irma worked with high level politicians, well known international companies and NGOs on strategic communications planning, message development, media relations, she acted as a spokesperson for the Mayor of the capital of Lithuania too.

Agathe coordinates technical assistance interventions and capacity building activities of the CTCN in developing countries. Prior joining the CTCN, Agathe worked several years on sustainable development and climate change adaptation issues, including at the World Bank and FAO.

Parimita supports CTCN as the coordinator for the Asia Pacific region. She has 14 years of experience on sustainable energy, smart grid and climate technologies. Prior to joining UNEP, she has led several energy related projects in Asia Pacific region. She is a member of several international technical committees on Renewable energy. She holds Master in Technology in Energy Science and Technology and has a PhD in Power Control for Renewable Energy.

Shanar supports the knowledge management team with regard to technology information and partnerships. She has experience with sustainable development research in Sweden, South Africa and Mozambique, and holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.