Romano Jalimsingh

Sector(s) of experience: Agriculture and forestry, 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, Forestry, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Solid waste management, Waste management, Water supply and wastewater management
Level of expertise:
5-10 years
Region of expertise
  • Latin America and the Caribbean

I have formal education in Environmental management and Surinamese law. I have worked with Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Suriname and in the Guianas for more than 8 years now in the fields of nature conservation, bio-cultural conservation, community development, environmental communication, environmental policy, community health and education. 

Currently I am specializing in environmental law and climate diplomacy. 

Martin Mulenga

Sector(s) of experience: Agriculture, Agriculture and forestry, Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries, Capacity-building and training, Communication and awareness, Disaster Risk Reduction, Early warning systems and Environmental assessment, Solid waste management, Waste management
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Africa

Martin Mulenga, a dedicated international environmental Consultant , Philosopher-historian and Political Scientist brings a wealth of expertise to the realm of environmental conservancy. Armed with a degree in Philosophy, a diploma in Religious Studies, and a Certificate in Transformative Leadership and Mental Health a, he has also undergone training on Environmental Sustainability. Martin is the Founder and CEO of Green Cosmos Zambia, a prominent environmental organization fostering sustainable practices and climate action.

Dr. Vijaya Kumari Nunna

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, Energy Efficiency, Energy production, Forestry, Gender, Human health, Infrastructure and Urban Planning, Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Marine and Fisheries, Renewable energy, Solid waste management, Transport, Transport, Waste management, Water, Water supply and wastewater management
Level of expertise:
10-15 years
Region of expertise
  • Asia
  • Southern Asia

I am a C.S.I.R Doctorate in the subject area of Earth and Environment Management, India. I have qualified the National Educational Test (N.E.T. U.G.C) New Delhi. I have fifteen years of  teaching experience at UG / PG levels and Engineering stream, contributing to the subject of Energy & Environment Management, Climate Change Impact, Disaster Risk Resilience and Disaster Mitigation and Management.

Lydia Birtwistle-Sawyer

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

As Gender and Inclusion Lead for the UAE COP28 Presidency and with a postgraduate degree in Gender Studies and International Law, I have a proven track record in gender in relation to climate, development and foreign policy.

Ilaria Ghaleb

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

Italian-Lebanese Communications Manager, with a background in Natural and Environmental Sciences, I am a consultant/expert on issues related to ecofeminism, I have been dealing with climate change and sustainability since 2019. I currently collaborate with the Albanian Observatory (founded by UNICEF), thanks to which I had the opportunity to develop a research on the impacts of climate change on Albanian women, with a focus on water, agriculture, health and environmental disasters.

Rakesh Vazirani

Sector(s) of experience: Buildings, Capacity-building and training, Communication and awareness, Early warning systems and Environmental assessment, Economics and climate finance, Ecosystems and biodiversity, End-use energy efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Industry, Manufacturing, Renewable energy, Water supply and wastewater management
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Asia
  • Southern Asia
  • Europe
  • Western Europe
  • Asia
  • South-Eastern Asia
  • Asia
  • Eastern Asia

a) 20 years of progressive international experience with 'Product Environmental Compliance', 'Sustainable Production', Food Traceability, and Technical Due-Diligence for "Impact/Green Finance" across 15 countries while living in India, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, UAE.

b) Leading a multidisciplinary & multi-cultural team spread across 11 timezones for Sustainability Campaigns.

c) Qualified for ESG planning and disclosure framework (GRI, IFRS SASB, and TCFD).

d) Mentor at HKSTP – Incubation and Acceleration Programmes.

Renata Koch Alvarenga

Sector(s) of experience: 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), Innovation, research, development and demonstration
Level of expertise:
1-5 years
Region of expertise
  • Latin America and the Caribbean

Renata Koch Alvarenga, from Brazil, is a leading voice on gender and climate justice in the global youth movement, and has been involved for almost a decade in the gender and climate space as an expert and speaker in global conferences in 10+ countries. She founded the youth-led and Brazil-based organization EmpoderaClima at 22 years old, to raise awareness of the need for women’s empowerment in climate decision-making spaces, and advocate for girl’s education and climate action in the Global South – more specifically in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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