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

Trésor Tshifunga

Sector(s) of experience: Agriculture, Agriculture and forestry, Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries, Capacity-building and training, Carbon fixation and abatement, Communication and awareness, Community-based, Ecosystems and biodiversity, End-use energy efficiency, Energy production, Forestry, Gender, Human health, Industry, Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Manufacturing, Mining and metal production for climate action, Renewable energy, Waste management, Water
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Africa
  • Eastern Africa

Je suis activiste engagé dans la transformation des systèmes agroalimentaires mondiaux, avec une attention particulière aux enjeux de durabilité, d’innovation et de justice sociale. Membre de IFAMA International (International Food and Agribusiness Management Association), je participe activement à la réflexion stratégique et au développement de solutions concrètes pour améliorer la gouvernance, la productivité et la résilience des chaînes de valeur agroalimentaires, en Afrique et au-delà.

Sophia Huyer

Sector(s) of experience: Agriculture, Agriculture and forestry, Capacity-building and training, Gender, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Information and communication technology and digital technologies (AI and ML), Infrastructure and Urban Planning, Renewable energy, Transport, Transport
Level of expertise:
15+ years
Region of expertise
  • Africa
  • Western Africa

Sophia Huyer is Gender and Social Inclusion Leader for the CGIAR Program Accelerating the Impact of CGIAR Climate Research (AICCRA). She has been working in the CGIAR since 2015, previously with the CGIAR Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). Other positions include Co-Chair of the Gender Advisory Board of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (GAB-CSTD) and member of the USAID subcommittee on Systemic Solutions to Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation and.

Shreekant Patil

Sector(s) of experience: Agriculture, Capacity-building and training, Community-based, Early warning systems and Environmental assessment, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Endogenous technologies, Energy Efficiency, Energy production, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Industry, Infrastructure and Urban Planning, Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Manufacturing, Renewable energy, Solid waste management
Level of expertise:
15+ years
Region of expertise
  • Asia
  • Southern Asia

CE Shreekant Patil is founder at PARENTNashik, (100 % Export to Europe). He is Committee chairman at NIMA Startup Hub, Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Vice President at IBSEA, GFID & MSMECCII, Advisor at United Marathi International Chamber,  GIBF, Founder member at FOEII University, Delhi, Chartered Engineer with DGFT, Valuer, with 30 years of industrial experience now working as Sr.

Athena Denise Galao

Sector(s) of experience: Agriculture and forestry, Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries, 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, Gender, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Human health, Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Renewable energy, Water, Water supply and wastewater management
Level of expertise:
10-15 years
Region of expertise
  • Asia
  • South-Eastern Asia

sonali zol

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, 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, Industry, Information and communication technology and digital technologies (AI and ML), Infrastructure and Urban Planning, Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Manufacturing, Marine and Fisheries, Mining and metal production for climate action, Renewable energy, Solid waste management, Transport, Transport, Waste management, Water, Water supply and wastewater management
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Asia
  • Southern Asia

 is Sonali Zol from India and Researcher/Software Engineer/Meler of NASA gene lab/UN delegate Had completed my master's degree in computer engineering and Post graduation diploma in HPCSA from CDAC MEITY 

Wessam Adly Mohamed Shehata

Sector(s) of experience: Community-based, Economics and climate finance, Mining and metal production for climate action
Level of expertise:
15+ years
Region of expertise
  • Northern America

For more than 15 years, Wessam Shehata has worked in the banking and insurance sector; he has dedicated his time & effort to providing his clients with secure, profitable & reliable investment solutions by integrating various financial products into their investment portfolios to help them achieve their investing goals, secure their future financial needs, and put their families first.

Bholanath Basdeo DHUNNOO

Sector(s) of experience: Buildings, Capacity-building and training, Community-based, End-use energy efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Energy production, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Renewable energy, Transport, Transport
Level of expertise:
15+ years
Region of expertise
  • Africa
  • Eastern Africa

Kailash Dhunnoo is currently serving as Senior Manager [Technical Services] at the Mauritius Ports Authority. With a keen focus on the energy transition and sustainable development of ports, Mr. Dhunnoo has been instrumental in driving initiatives towards greening the port in Mauritius, more specifically from a Small Island Developing States perspective. 

Shinyoung Yun

Sector(s) of experience:
Level of expertise:
10-15 years
Region of expertise
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
  • South America

I am an international development expert with over 15 years of academic and professional experience in gender, human security, and community empowerment. I hold a Master’s degree in International Relations from Sookmyung Women’s University, specializing in Human Security and International Organizations, and a Bachelor’s degree in Child Education and Family Science with a second major in Psychology from Kyungpook National University.

Oche Joseph Otorkpa

Sector(s) of experience:
Level of expertise:
15+ years
Region of expertise
  • Africa

Dr. Oche Joseph Otorkpa is a seasoned development and public health professional with over 20 years of experience working across Africa and Europe, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. He holds advanced academic qualifications in public health and human resource management, complemented by extensive practical expertise in Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR), climate resilience, and gender-sensitive programming. Dr.

Maria Fernanda González

Sector(s) of experience: Capacity-building and training, Carbon fixation and abatement, Coastal Zones, Community-based, Disaster Risk Reduction, Early warning systems and Environmental assessment, Economics and climate finance, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Endogenous technologies, Information and communication technology and digital technologies (AI and ML), Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Water
Level of expertise:
10-15 years
Region of expertise
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
  • South America

Ph.D. María Fernanda González (Scientific Director & Co-founder): PhD in Physics, Research in Quantum Mechanics - University of Barcelona. MSc in Numerical Methods - Polytechnic University of Catalonia. Learning to Grow Programme, IESE Business School. Oceanography - Admiral Padilla Naval Academy. Bachelor’s degree in Theoretical Physics - University of the Andes.  She stands out in the field of artificial intelligence, especially in advanced applications and in the deep understanding of nature through sophisticated algorithms.