Kyrgyz Republic
Assessed the financial and economic returns of heat pumps across schools in Bishkek, and developed business models to optimise cash flows, minimise risk and provide space heating as a service.
Zambia
Assessed the impacts of climate change on the Zambian economy and its banking sector, highlighting the need for risk management and climate adaptation.
Armenia
Worked with the Government of Armenia and development partners to implement a monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) system for the transport sector.
Kyrgyz Republic
Supported the government and development partners with a climate vulnerability assessment, the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and the design of adaptation projects.
Indonesia
With the Global Green Growth Institute, supported the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on a storage policy framework, including time-of-use tariffs and efficient storage options.
Indonesia
Helped draw the roadmap for biodiesel, ethanol and biogas production, supply and pricing, and presented the analysis and recommendations to stakeholders.
Global
Under an EU assignment, supported the International Solar Alliance with workshops, case studies and updates on solar PV for green hydrogen, electric vehicles and agriculture.
Bhutan
Advised the Royal Monetary Authority on climate risks to the banking system and developed guidelines for financial intermediaries to collect, analyse and internalise climate-risk data.
Central Asia
For the ADB with the CAREC Institute, worked on optimising electricity supply across time zones and harmonising sector governance in Central Asia.
Global
Developed models for the social sustainability of renewable energy projects to generate additional revenue and improve their viability in competitive markets.
Bhutan
Advised the Royal Monetary Authority on mobilising green funds for domestic use and guided the launch of a green-bond trading platform.
Ethiopia
During the 2021 pandemic and national elections, completed field surveys and consultations for the independent evaluation of a cookstove and solar lighting programme.
Vietnam
Worked on optimising Vietnam’s energy mix to replace proposed coal-fired capacity with cleaner options.
Vietnam, Fiji, Sri Lanka, Samoa
Contracted by the Palladium Group to provide independent assessment, project screening and capacity building for Australian Government sustainable development initiatives.
Indonesia
Under assignment with GGGI, provided policy inputs to increase the share of cleaner energy in Indonesia’s generation mix through 2030.
Ethiopia
With GGGI, assessed the feasibility of supplying industrial parks with renewable energy and developed the policy and regulatory framework for its procurement.
Nepal
Independently evaluated USAID-funded biogas training for micro-finance institutions, implemented by Winrock International / Nepal.
Rwanda
Worked with the Ministry of Natural Resources and UNDP Rwanda to incorporate environmental considerations into macro-economic planning across sectors.
Vietnam
From 2014 to 2020, worked with UNDP Vietnam to help the Ministry of Industry and Trade develop policy to reduce coal dependence, analysing RE tariffs and solar promotion and interviewing investors.
Bangladesh
For the ADB, identified environmentally sustainable alternatives to natural gas and promoted hybrid-energy systems.
India (Assam)
For the ADB with Gauhati University, conducted field research and an independent socio-economic assessment of rural road investments under PMGSY.
India (Maharashtra)
Helped Greenpeace India identify environmentally sustainable alternatives to restarting the mothballed Dabhol thermal power plant.
South Asia
Served as South Asia regional partner sourcing projects, conducting due diligence and assembling teams for the Emerging Asia Clean Energy Fund and Focal Energy and Environment.
Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan
Developed an ADB knowledge product on small-wind, solar PV, battery and diesel hybrid systems based on pilot installations across five countries.
India & Global
Associated with the World Resources Institute’s Science & Research Team, building capacity and strengthening research quality in India and other countries.
Philippines
Assessed concepts and appraised projects for EU funding in support of the Department of Energy’s goal of 100% electrification.
Global
Contracted by the Vienna-based REEEP to independently evaluate its investment portfolio and carry out a meta-analysis to shape future investment strategy.
India
Constructed a green stock-market index of mainstream manufacturers with superior environmental credentials, tracked since 1 January 2006.
Pacific Island Nations
Undertook the independent assessment and meta-analysis of AusAID’s portfolio of climate-friendly investments in Pacific Island nations.
Nepal
Deputed by FMO and Triodos Bank to assess the business case and structure investments into the bank financing hydro, solar PV and clean transport projects.
Global
Developed a real-option methodology to value biodiverse forests and a mechanism to pay for ecological services such as carbon sequestration and watershed services.
Global
Developed an option-based pricing methodology to make energy storage a stand-alone business and pay for energy intermediation services.
Global
Developed a model to analyse the evolution of electricity as an export good traded across national boundaries.
Global
Designed a synthetic basket currency, along the lines of the IMF SDR, to make emission reduction markets more efficient and empower credit sellers.
Global
A widely cited research paper on pricing and incentive structures helped bring biofuels out of the shadow of food crops.
Kenya & Tanzania
Independently assessed OPEC Fund (OFID) investments in agriculture value chains, reporting to REEEP in Vienna.
Ethiopia
For UNDP / UNCDF, facilitated and led a capacity building workshop for renewable energy entrepreneurs.
India
Under assignment with Social Impact, provided inputs for USAID India’s cleaner energy programme strategy.
“My country did not send me 5,000 miles to start the race; they sent me 5,000 miles to finish the race.”— John Stephen Akhwari, who finished the 1968 Mexico City Olympic marathon despite a dislocated knee