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 the needs of developing countries 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 global roster of female experts on climate technologies and female and male gender experts who can be called upon for various events, workshops, and activities, and for consultation during technical assistance implementation.
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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. 

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Country of residence

Expertise sectors

Region of expertise

Sub-region of expertise

Years of experience

Samir Kumar Sahu

Sector(s) of experience: Agriculture, Agriculture and forestry, Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries, Capacity-building and training, Communication and awareness, Community-based, Disaster Risk Reduction, Economics and climate finance, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Endogenous technologies, Energy Efficiency, Forestry, Gender, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Human health, Infrastructure and Urban Planning, Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Renewable energy, Waste management, Water
Level of expertise:
15+ years
Region of expertise
  • Asia
  • Southern Asia

Samir Kumar Sahu ,with utmost  academic qualification and professional expertise, practices over 25 years in the field of forest conservation, environmental issues of five “J”s, climate change, rehabilitation & resettlement, agriculture, sericulture, mulberry silk worms culture,  development research, agro-economy, food security & livelihood, community Health issue in forest and urban landscape disease.

Mpiere djornele

Sector(s) of experience: Agriculture, Agriculture and forestry, Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries, Capacity-building and training, Coastal Zones, Communication and awareness, Community-based, Disaster Risk Reduction, Early warning systems and Environmental assessment, Economics and climate finance, Ecosystems and biodiversity, End-use energy efficiency, Endogenous technologies, Energy Efficiency, Energy production, Forestry, Gender, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Human health, Information and communication technology and digital technologies (AI and ML), Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Renewable energy, Solid waste management, Transport, Transport, Waste management, Water, Water supply and wastewater management
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Africa
  • Middle Africa

I am Djornele MPIERE, a climate science specialist committed to advancing practical climate change strategies and sustainable development in Africa. My deep commitment is motivated by the socio-economic development of Africa. Author and speaker, I have published several scientific articles and attended international conferences, including the Convention of the Parties of the UNFCCC, the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, and the 1st International Conference on Climate Change and Its Impact in Algeria. My field of expertise includes the environment, sustainability, and public policy.

Nicole Myers

Sector(s) of experience: Community-based, Economics and climate finance, Energy production, Gender, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Information and communication technology and digital technologies (AI and ML), Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Renewable energy
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Northern America

Nicole Myers is a climate technology product leader focused on building digital infrastructure that strengthens transparency, compliance, and accountability across global energy markets. As Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Denominator, she leads the development of AI-enabled measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems for green fuels, industrial decarbonization, and environmental attribute markets.

Jin Sun Oh

Sector(s) of experience:
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Asia
  • South-Eastern Asia
  • Asia
  • Central Asia
  • Northern America
  • Northern America

Recently started a new chapter of my career at Naraspace. My main roles are as follows: 1) Drive business development for Earth observation solutions supporting climate change and disaster management using satellite imagery, 2) Support global market expansion of satellite imaging services for environmental monitoring and risk assessment, 3) Build satellite imagery use cases across climate resilience, disaster response, and industry applications. 

Ahmed Owda

Sector(s) of experience: Capacity-building and training, Community-based, Disaster Risk Reduction, Economics and climate finance, Gender, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Human health
Level of expertise:
5-10 years
Region of expertise
  • Asia
  • Western Asia
  • Africa
  • Northern Africa

Ahmed Owda is a Palestinian medical doctor and refugee advocate whose work bridges clinical medicine, multilateral diplomacy, and global health policy. His professional trajectory has been shaped by lived experience within displacement contexts and by direct engagement in international governance spaces.

Anna Samwel

Sector(s) of experience: Agriculture and forestry, Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries, Buildings, Capacity-building and training, Communication and awareness, Community-based, Disaster Risk Reduction, Early warning systems and Environmental assessment, Economics and climate finance, Ecosystems and biodiversity, End-use energy efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Energy production, Forestry, Gender, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Human health, Renewable energy, Water supply and wastewater management
Level of expertise:
5-10 years
Region of expertise
  • Europe
  • Eastern Europe

I am a gender and climate specialist with over 15 years of experience integrating gender equality and social inclusion into climate policy, sustainable technology initiatives, and environmental governance processes. I hold an MSc in Management of Agro-ecological Knowledge and Social Change from Wageningen University and a BSc in Biology (Ecology), combining technical understanding with systems thinking and participatory change methodologies.

Carolina Hedman

Sector(s) of experience:
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Europe
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Asia
  • Oceania

Carolina Hedman is a global innovation leader, technology entrepreneur, and sustainability strategist with more than two decades of international experience working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, climate innovation, and digital ecosystems. She is the CEO of Globalyx and is widely recognized for designing and scaling cross-border initiatives that connect climate intelligence, emerging technologies, and inclusive innovation.

Sushil Raj Ghimire

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

I have 20+ years of research, relief, and developmental work experience in the field of market and economic development; green TVET; food security; and health and nutrition in Nepal, India, Yemen and Israel while working for private, civil society, and government agencies. I have designed and managed both MEAL and project implementation for the project financed by Happel/ Gates/ Cargill Foundation, BMZ, ECHO, EU, USAID, FCDO, BMGF, SIDA, DFAT and UNWFP; that also included designing and handling of “innovation challenge funds”.

JAABIR ABDULLAHI HUSSEIN

Sector(s) of experience:
Level of expertise:
10-15 years
Region of expertise
  • Africa
  • Eastern Africa

Dr. Jaabir Hussein, is a climate resilience and analytics specialist (PhD), with expertise in climate risk assessment, climate modelling, and adaptation planning in data-poor environments. In his last role at GCA, he served Climate Analytics Specialsit, supporting standardized CRA methodologies and resilient investment design across Africa and Asia. He has worked on projects in Tanzania, Bangladesh, Chad, Morocco, and the DRC, combining scientific modelling with practical, community-focused adaptation solutions.

Anand Sookun

Sector(s) of experience: Agriculture, Agriculture and forestry, Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries, Buildings, Capacity-building and training, Carbon fixation and abatement, Coastal Zones, Communication and awareness, Community-based, Early warning systems and Environmental assessment, Ecosystems and biodiversity, End-use energy efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Energy production, Forestry, Gender, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Human health, Industry, Infrastructure and Urban Planning, Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Renewable energy, Solid waste management, Transport, Transport, Waste management, Water, Water supply and wastewater management
Level of expertise:
15+ years
Region of expertise
  • Africa
  • Southern Africa
  • Asia
  • South-Eastern Asia

Dr Anand Sookun is a Mauritian climate change, biodiversity, and sustainability expert with extensive experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation, climate technology, land management, ecosystem-based adaptation, and gender mainstreaming.