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

Scholastica Ishengoma

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

Scholastica is a young environmental professional from Tanzania with a Master of Science in Integrated Environmental Management. She has a strong interest in climate action, sustainable land management, and ecosystem restoration, with a focus on practical, community-based solutions to environmental challenges.

Manosi Abe Chatterjee

Sector(s) of experience: Agriculture, Agriculture and forestry, Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries, Capacity-building and training, Communication and awareness, Community-based, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Endogenous technologies, Forestry, Gender, Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Solid waste management
Level of expertise:
5-10 years
Region of expertise
  • Asia
  • Eastern Asia
  • Asia
  • South-Eastern Asia
  • Asia
  • Southern Asia
  • Africa
  • Western Africa

I work with grassroots rural leaders from Asia, Africa, and the Pacific to build an environmentally healthy, peaceful, and just society. I am always looking to connect with organizations and people who want to uplift their communities through sustainable agriculture, wholistic educational programs, gender equality, and better access to safe and healthy food.

Jessica Arlette Ocampos Colina

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

Dr Jessica Ocampos is Managing Director and technology founder of Camnexus, a female-led strategic management and innovation consultancy based in Cambridge, United Kingdom with global operations. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has over 22 years of experience across innovation policy, technology transfer, digital transformation, sustainability, climate-related innovation and international development.

Vaibhav Jain

Sector(s) of experience: Agriculture and forestry, Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries, Buildings, Capacity-building and training, Carbon fixation and abatement, Communication and awareness, Community-based, Ecosystems and biodiversity, End-use energy efficiency, Energy production, Forestry, Gender, Industry, Information and communication technology and digital technologies (AI and ML), Infrastructure and Urban Planning, Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Manufacturing, 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:
10-15 years
Region of expertise
  • Northern America
  • Northern America
  • Asia
  • Southern Asia
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
  • South America

Vaibhav Jain is a climate finance, carbon-markets and sustainable-cities specialist with over twelve years of experience helping cities, governments, development finance institutions and project developers turn climate technologies into financed, bankable projects. He is the Founding Managing Director of Climate Decode, and previously led offset project origination and investments at ClearBlue Markets and the sustainable-cities and carbon-removal practice at South Pole.

Vaibhav Jain

Sector(s) of experience: Agriculture and forestry, Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries, Capacity-building and training, Carbon fixation and abatement, Community-based, Economics and climate finance, Ecosystems and biodiversity, End-use energy efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Forestry, Gender, Information and communication technology and digital technologies (AI and ML), Infrastructure and Urban Planning, Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Mining and metal production for climate action, Renewable energy, Solid waste management, Transport, Transport, Waste management
Level of expertise:
10-15 years
Region of expertise
  • Northern America
  • Northern America
  • Asia
  • Southern Asia
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
  • South America

Vaibhav Jain is a climate finance, carbon-markets and sustainable-cities specialist with over twelve years of experience helping cities, governments, development finance institutions and project developers turn climate technologies into financed, bankable projects. He is the Founding Managing Director of Climate Decode, and previously led offset project origination and investments at ClearBlue Markets and the sustainable-cities and carbon-removal practice at South Pole.

Iko-ojo Ugbaje

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, Early warning systems and Environmental assessment, Economics and climate finance, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Forestry, Gender, Renewable energy, Waste management, Water supply and wastewater management
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Africa
  • Western Africa

Ugbaje Iko Ojo is a Business Administration and Management graduate, development practitioner, and environmental advocate. She works with CREACC-NG to promote climate action, community development, and youth empowerment. She is passionate about leadership, sustainability, and creating positive social impact.

Kulaea Taueveeve Pauu

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

I am a recent Ph.D. graduate, qualified Engineer, and international researcher specializing in secure 6G networking, AI-driven systems, and climate technology solutions for disaster response. I hold my Ph.D. in Information Architecture, Production Systeme, and Integrated Systems Engineering from Waseda University. My core research focuses on decentralized 6G frameworks, blockchain security, and privacy-preserving technologies for emergency networks. I am an active IEEE member and serve as a manuscript reviewer for top-tier international journals.

James Amoah

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, Ecosystems and biodiversity, End-use energy efficiency, Endogenous technologies, Energy Efficiency, Energy production, Forestry, Gender, Industry, Information and communication technology and digital technologies (AI and ML), Infrastructure and Urban Planning, Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Renewable energy, Transport, Waste management, Water
Level of expertise:
5-10 years
Region of expertise
  • Africa
  • Western Africa
  • Africa
  • Eastern Africa
  • Europe
  • Eastern Europe

Talented leader with over ten years of leadership role experience and successful

career in building Engineering planning, developing and executing data;

information and communication systems to achieve and maximum potential in

any organization. Very Creative and highly strategic with excellent leadership

including clients’ relations abilities. Professional and outgoing with success in

building relationships and attracting new clients. Entrepreneurial and CEO

Margaux Granat

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, Energy Efficiency, Energy production, Forestry, Gender, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Human health, Infrastructure and Urban Planning, Marine and Fisheries, Renewable energy, Solid waste management, Transport, Transport, Waste management
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Caribbean

Gender and Climate Specialist with 16 years of consecutive experience working at the intersection of gender equality, climate change, and rights-based social inclusion across policy, programming, and governance systems. Brings in-depth knowledge of gender mainstreaming across the full project cycle—from research and design to implementation, evaluation, and strategic communication—applied across diverse climate and environmental sectors.

Darshan Chikkasiddegowda

Sector(s) of experience: Capacity-building and training, Communication and awareness, Community-based, Endogenous technologies, Information and communication technology and digital technologies (AI and ML), Infrastructure and Urban Planning, Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Solid waste management, Waste management
Level of expertise:
10-15 years
Region of expertise
  • Asia
  • Southern Asia

I am Darshan C, a Mechanical Engineering graduate and sustainability professional with nearly 10 years of experience in waste management, circular economy, supply chain management, operations, ESG, EPR compliance, and recycling systems.