Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 23 years of experience in environmental science and sustainable development, the expert has focused on research and consulting for more than 15 years, particularly in Asia. Key skills include sustainable consumption and production, circular economy, policy development, and capacity building. Career highlights include leading international projects and providing technical assistance and policy advisory services to organizations such as the European Union and UN agencies. Responsibilities have included directing research teams and contributing to high-profile publications, achieving significant advancements in resource efficiency and environmental policy integration.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with entities such as the European Union, World Bank, and UN agencies. The expert's involvement includes providing technical assistance and capacity building in projects focused on circular economy, sustainable consumption and production, and marine plastic pollution prevention. The expert has contributed to regional initiatives, especially in Asia, supporting policy development and strategic planning in countries like Laos, Indonesia, and the ASEAN region.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors including environment and natural resource management, pollution and waste management, water and sanitation, institutional development, and program and resource management. Previously held roles such as researcher, policy developer, and consultant, with responsibilities in leading projects and advising on technical and strategic issues. The expert has interdisciplinary expertise in integrating sustainable development practices across these sectors, with a geographic focus on Asia and Europe, enhancing regional and country-specific initiatives. Extensive geographic experience includes working in countries such as Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Norway, Philippines, Sweden, and Thailand. The expert has a deep familiarity with regional development issues, particularly in Asia, where long-term assignments have focused on sustainable development, policy advisory, and capacity building.

Languages and education

With a strong educational background, the expert holds a PhD in Environmental Science/Environmental Systems Analysis and a Licentiate of Engineering in Environmental Science from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. Additionally, the expert obtained an MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management from the same institution, and a BA in History from Göteborg University, Sweden. Language competences include native proficiency in Swedish and full business proficiency in English, along with pre-advanced reading and communication skills in Japanese and advanced reading ability in French. These language skills have been applied in diverse contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams across Europe and Asia.