Networking & Collaboration

Technologies are vital to building climate-resilient, low-carbon societies. Many essential technologies already exist — the challenge is to get them deployed where they are needed, and to build the enabling environments to support technology innovation, adaptation and scale-up. An overwhelming number of developing countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement indicate a requirement for technology support and capacity building in order to achieve their commitments. To meet this need, the CTCN serves as a demand-driven and trusted partner, matching developing countriy needs for climate change-related equipment, methods, capacity development and policy advice with the world-class expertise of its Network and our collaborators. 

Gender and Climate Technology Expert Roster

At COP28 in Dubai, the Technology Mechanism introduced the Climate Technology and Gender Expert Roster, a comprehensive database featuring experts in gender and climate technology, ranging from grassroots individuals to indigenous leaders and gender equality specialists. With accessible search and filtering options, the Roster facilitates collaboration for diverse purposes, from participating in panels to contributing to research.
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Technology Mechanism is looking for experts to engage

The Technology Mechanism invites professionals in the fields of climate technology and gender to join its Expert Roster. We are looking forward to welcoming professionals specializing in gender and climate technology, including grassroots and indigenous gender experts, non-academic specialists, gender non-conforming activists, and experts in gender intersectionality.

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Country of residence

Expertise sectors

Region of expertise

Sub-region of expertise

Years of experience

Xiomara Acevedo

Sector(s) of experience: Capacity-building and training, Coastal Zones, Communication and awareness, Community-based, Disaster Risk Reduction, Economics and climate finance, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Gender, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Water
Level of expertise:
10-15 years
Region of expertise
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
  • South America

Professional in International Relations with emphasis in International Law from Universidad del Norte, Colombia. With a Master's Degree in Conservation Leadership from the University of Cambridge, 2022-2023. Postgraduate degree in Climate Change, Cities and Leadership from FLACSO Ecuador. Certified in Climate Change Adaptation Finance from the Frankfurt School of Management and Finance.

Professor John J Okon

Sector(s) of experience: Capacity-building and training, Communication and awareness, Community-based, Disaster Risk Reduction, Gender, Information and communication technology and digital technologies (AI and ML)
Level of expertise:
15+ years
Region of expertise
  • Africa
  • Western Africa

Conduct training in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, soft skills and communication. 

Saeed Zeinali

Sector(s) of experience:
Level of expertise:
5-10 years
Region of expertise
  • Northern America

Saeed Zeinali, a seasoned entrepreneur, startup advisor, and business development consultant, epitomizes the role of a catalyst in the realm of entrepreneurial growth. With a profound commitment to fostering innovation and internationalization, Saeed serves as a pivotal bridge for startups seeking to navigate the complex landscape of business expansion. 

Violette Santhe

Sector(s) of experience:
Level of expertise:
5-10 years
Region of expertise
  • Africa
  • Southern Africa

Violette Chanza -Santhe is an experienced Development Finance Consultant, Digital Finance Specialist, Banker and Chartered Accountant.

Sharna Nolan

Sector(s) of experience:
Level of expertise:
15+ years
Region of expertise
  • Asia
  • South-Eastern Asia
  • Asia
  • Central Asia
  • Asia
  • Southern Asia
  • Africa
  • Eastern Africa
  • Oceania
  • Australia and New Zealand

 To the role(s), I offer over 15 years of senior management and expert experience covering programs in 18 middle income, fragile state and developing countries, in roles overseeing multi-country, multi-million-dollar programs for leading philanthropic, bilateral and multilateral donors.

Supriya Perera

Sector(s) of experience:
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Oceania
  • Australia and New Zealand
  • Asia
  • Southern Asia

Supriya Perera has a background in User Experience Design and works to apply design thinking to the climate action process. She is the Co-Founder of Seven Summers designed to enable climate action for Brisbane households and amplify local community and climate tech efforts across Queensland. She continues to work with communities, startups and local organisations through Moonee Valley Sustainability, Women in Environment Leadership Australia and Women's Climate Congress .

Shrey Goyal

Sector(s) of experience: Agriculture, Agriculture and forestry, Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries, Capacity-building and training, Community-based, Early warning systems and Environmental assessment, Economics and climate finance, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Energy Efficiency, Gender, Human health, Information and communication technology and digital technologies (AI and ML), Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Mining and metal production for climate action, Renewable energy, Water, Water supply and wastewater management
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Asia
  • Southern Asia

Shrey Goyal is a seasoned Gender and Climate Technology Expert with a multifaceted background combining rigorous academic qualifications, a diverse professional trajectory, and practical field experience. Holding a Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Mining Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Shrey has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to sustainable development and climate technology solutions.

Daphne Pit

Sector(s) of experience:
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Africa
  • Asia

I work on strategic projects where policy, finance and entrepreneurship come together to create a positive enabling environment for social enterprises, often focused on renewable energy and energy access.

My expertise lies in impact investments, strategy development, business development, business advice, business mentoring,  increasing impact, pipeline scouting, governance, board-membership and investment readiness. Pit Pure Power has a large, international network including social enterprises, energy access companies, NGO’s, funds and foundations.

RolandK

Sector(s) of experience:
Level of expertise:
15+ years
Region of expertise
  • Africa
  • Eastern Africa
  • Oceania
  • Melanesia
  • Africa
  • Western Africa

Economer and Master of Business Administration - Project- and Process-Management

2021 - to date Papua New Guinea: Trainer/Capacity Building ELC-PNG, Advisor for Projects and Organizational Development

2017 - 2021 Kenya: Coordinator African TVET Network with 105 TVET Centres in 34 Sub-Saharan Countries

2012 - 2017 Bougainville: Consultant for Sustainable Financial Management and Economic Development

2005 - 2012 Kenya: Consultant for Sustainable and Organizational Development

1994 - 2005 Austria/Germany: Head of Department Logistics

Silvia SARTORI

Sector(s) of experience: Buildings, Capacity-building and training, Communication and awareness, Community-based, Energy Efficiency, Gender, Renewable energy
Level of expertise:
10-15 years
Region of expertise
  • Asia
  • Central Asia
  • Asia
  • Eastern Asia
  • Asia
  • South-Eastern Asia
  • Asia
  • Southern Asia
  • Europe
  • Western Europe
  • Europe
  • Southern Europe
  • Africa
  • Southern Africa

Since 2005 I have been working extensively in the fields of climate resilience, rural development, poverty alleviation and their intersection with gender equality, social inclusion and women’s empowerment.