Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 18 years of multidisciplinary consultancy experience, the expert excels in climate change and environmental protection, with a focus on mitigation, adaptation, and capacity building. Career highlights include leading and managing projects for UN agencies, developing GHG inventories, and creating mitigation strategies. Responsibilities have included conducting climate risk assessments and managing projects both locally and internationally, providing strategic support to governments and the private sector. Previously held leadership roles in organizing capacity building for CSOs and NGOs, contributing significantly to national and regional climate action plans.

Project experience and donor exposure.

With a strong commitment to international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with prominent international donors such as the UN FAO, UNDP, and the European Commission. Their involvement has encompassed providing technical assistance, implementing projects, and building capacity in climate change adaptation, sustainable energy, and environmental protection. Worked across regional and national projects in diverse geographic locations, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Croatia, focusing on sectors like agriculture, forestry, and renewable energy.

Sectors and geographic focus.

Worked across key sectors including energy, environment, urban development, and disaster risk management. Background includes positions such as international consultant, senior researcher, and project manager, showcasing expertise in climate change adaptation, renewable energy, and environmental impact assessments. Responsibilities have included integrating climate finance mechanisms and sustainable resource management. The geographic scope of work spans Europe, Asia, and Africa, with significant projects in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Ukraine, addressing both regional and country-specific challenges.

With extensive geographic experience, the expert has worked in countries such as Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, India, and Egypt. Demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in the Balkans and Eastern Europe, their recurring involvement in projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro highlights their expertise in these regions. The expert's ability to navigate diverse cultural contexts supports their capacity to address complex climate change and environmental challenges globally.

Languages and education.

With a background in languages, the expert is a native Croatian speaker and fluent in English, Bosnian, Serbian, and Montenegrin. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international projects across various countries, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and engaging with diverse stakeholders. This linguistic proficiency enhances their ability to deliver effective consultancy and training services in climate change and environmental protection.

The expert holds a postgraduate degree as a University Specialist in Ecoengineering and an MSc equivalent in Biology and Ecology from the University of Zagreb, Croatia. Additionally, they have an MSc equivalent in Biology and Chemistry Teaching from the same institution. This educational background provides a strong foundation in environmental science and education, supporting their extensive work in climate change and environmental protection.