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

Kinza Kashif Sandhu

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, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Energy production, Forestry, Gender, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Renewable energy, Waste management, Water
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Asia
  • Southern Asia

I am an undergraduate Biotechnology student with a deep personal commitment to climate action, sustainable agriculture, and science-driven solutions for environmental challenges. Alongside my academic studies, I work in a laboratory where I have gained practical experience in microbiology, biofertilizers, anaerobic digestion, biogas systems, and environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical fertilizers.

Kinza Kashif Sandhu

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, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Energy production, Forestry, Gender, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Renewable energy, Waste management, Water
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Asia
  • Southern Asia

I am an undergraduate Biotechnology student with a deep personal commitment to climate action, sustainable agriculture, and science-driven solutions for environmental challenges. Alongside my academic studies, I work in a laboratory where I have gained practical experience in microbiology, biofertilizers, anaerobic digestion, biogas systems, and environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical fertilizers.

Kinza Kashif Sandhu

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

I am an undergraduate Biotechnology student with a deep personal commitment to climate action, sustainable agriculture, and science-driven solutions for environmental challenges. Alongside my academic studies, I work in a laboratory where I have gained practical experience in microbiology, biofertilizers, anaerobic digestion, biogas systems, and environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical fertilizers.

Ivan Filiutsich

Sector(s) of experience: Buildings, Capacity-building and training, Community-based, Disaster Risk Reduction, Early warning systems and Environmental assessment, Economics and climate finance, End-use energy efficiency, Endogenous technologies, Energy Efficiency, Energy production, Gender, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Industry, Infrastructure and Urban Planning, Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Manufacturing, Mining and metal production for climate action, Renewable energy, Transport, Transport, Water, Water supply and wastewater management
Level of expertise:
15+ years
Region of expertise
  • Asia
  • Central Asia

Education:

May 2012             

International Institute of Management-LINK: Master of Business Administration

May 2011

The Open University Business School: Management

November 2009

Joint Institute for Power and Nuclear Research: PhD in Energy Planning

June 2004             

Paulina Smith Ruiz

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, Energy production, Gender, Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Water, Water supply and wastewater management
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Africa
  • Eastern Africa
  • Europe
  • Western Europe

I am an Environmental Engineer from Universidad Anáhuac México with a Master in Environmental Sciences from Wageningen University in the Netherlands. I focus on climate information for decision-making, food systems under climate change, and gender-responsive adaptation. My collaborations include the UN, CGIAR, CARE International and GIZ Mexico in Latin America, Africa, and Europe. I support teams that want to understand complexity, co-create solutions, and act with purpose, making climate information usable, policies more responsive, and collaborations more just.

Katalina Adrian Peña y Lillo

Sector(s) of experience: Buildings, Community-based, Disaster Risk Reduction, Economics and climate finance, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Energy Efficiency, Gender, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Infrastructure and Urban Planning, Innovation, research, development and demonstration
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
  • South America

I am an architect specialized in climate change mitigation and adaptation, with experience supporting public and private sector organisations across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). My work focuses on integrating climate technologies and passive design strategies into buildings and urban environments to enhance thermal comfort, reduce vulnerability, and strengthen resilience in the region.

Mancia Mircea Sebastian

Sector(s) of experience: Buildings, Disaster Risk Reduction, Early warning systems and Environmental assessment, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Waste management
Level of expertise:
5-10 years
Region of expertise
  • Europe
  • Eastern Europe

        Dipl.Phd.S.L. Mancia Mircea Sebastian is a senior lecturer at the University of Oradea, Romania, with extensive expertise in environmental policy, urban development, climate change, and climate diplomacy. Holding a PhD in geopolitics, he has over 15 years of experience in multilateral diplomacy and academic research, with a strong focus on emerging and disruptive technologies.

Giulia Marzetti

Sector(s) of experience:
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Europe
  • Southern Europe

A female in engineering and an engineer in government and consulting, Giulia has crafted a portfolio career as a consultant, project manager and policy officer in sustainable transport, energy storage, and AI applied to cities and industry.  

As European Commission Project Officer, she was overseeing a £75 Million portfolio of sustainable innovation projects in Europe fostering a green transition. 

Min Kim

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

Min Kim, Ph.D. is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at Kongju National University, a position held since March 2024. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Kim served as a Research Professor at the OJEong Resilience Institute at Korea University.

Ani Varghese

Sector(s) of experience: Agriculture and forestry, Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries, Capacity-building and training, Carbon fixation and abatement, Communication and awareness, Community-based, Economics and climate finance, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Gender, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Information and communication technology and digital technologies (AI and ML), Innovation, research, development and demonstration
Level of expertise:
15+ years
Region of expertise
  • Asia
  • Southern Asia

Ani Varghese holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity from NICHE, a B.Tech in Computer Engineering from CUSAT, and a Certificate in Programme Management from IIM Kozhikode. Her academic foundation combines technology, data systems, and program design, enabling her to apply digital innovation effectively in climate and sustainability domains.