Sector(s) of experience: Agriculture, Agriculture and forestry, Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries, 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, Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems), Infrastructure and Urban Planning, Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Mining and metal production for climate action, Renewable energy, Solid waste management, Waste management, Water
Level of expertise:
15+ years
Region of expertise
  • Africa
  • Northern Africa

Curriculum Vitae

Prof. Dr. Islam Mohammed Monier Khater

Position: Professor of Agricultural Engineering, Head of Soil and Water Conservation Department, Desert Research Center (DRC), Cairo, Egypt
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +201003062914
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3987-5763

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

Carolina Hedman is a leader in emerging technologies, sustainability, and digital innovation. Born in Mexico and based in Sweden for the past two decades, she has transformed her migration experience into a driving force for inclusion and empowerment within European and global tech ecosystems. Her work bridges artificial intelligence, XR (extended reality), blockchain, and sustainability, always with a human‑centered and transformative approach.

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

As an engineer in hydraulics i gain an experience in water sector, previously  as a scientific researcher at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), I contribute to advancing global understanding of climate change impacts and hydrological systems. With over four years of experience, I specialize in climate modeling, sustainable water management, and adaptation strategies, leveraging my expertise to address pressing environmental challenges.

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, 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, Innovation, research, development and demonstration, Renewable energy, Water supply and wastewater management
Level of expertise:
15+ years
Region of expertise
  • Europe
  • Eastern Europe

I am a gender and environment specialist with over 17 years of experience at the nexus of climate action, gender justice, and sustainable development. My academic background in international development and organizational management is complemented by extensive practical work leading multi-country projects, managing partnerships, and advising on gender mainstreaming in climate and energy programmes.

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As climate fallout intensifies, Colombian coastal community supports the planting of mangroves to protect livelihoods

Credit: Miranda Rikki Tasker
Previously published by UNEP Climate Action 
 
Knowledge partner
Country of registration
South Korea
Relation to CTCN
Network Member
Sector(s) of expertise
Renewable energy
Energy efficiency
Industry
Infrastructure and Urban planning
Waste management
Cross-sectoral
Carbon fixation and abatement
Forestry
Transport
Coastal zones
Early warning and Environmental assessment
Human health
Water

The Seoul National University (SNU) R&DB Foundation is an entity created to link the university's research accomplishments with the industrial sector.

Knowledge partner
Country of registration
South Korea
Relation to CTCN
Network Member
Sector(s) of expertise
Agriculture
Agriculture and forestry
Industry
Infrastructure and Urban planning
Waste management
Cross-sectoral
Energy efficiency
Water

CAST is a deep-tech company specializing the micro plasma sterilization, smart monitoring, and renewable energy for agri-industrial solutions. Based in South Korea, CAST develops sustainable technologies for water treatment, food hygiene, and cold chain infrastructure.