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Deputy Director at FAO, Italy
Head of Technology Unit Head of Technology Unit
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 2013-2020
Head, International Renewables and Technology NegotiationsHead, International Renewables and Technology Negotiations
• Department of Energy and Climate Change,
Paris, France2010-2013
Head, Agriculture and Climate Change Mitigation
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,2009-2010
International Climate ChangeInternational Climate Change
Ministère de l'Ecologie, de l'Energie, du Développement Durable et de l'Aménagement du Territoire) ,2008-2009
Office of Chief Scientific Adviser; Head of Environment Science Coordination Branch, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs2003-2008
Radiological Assessments, Food Standards Agency,2000-2003
Risk Analyst, Environment Agency,1999-2000
Radiological Assessment Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food1997-1999
Co-founder, CEO bei QWSTION + Bananatex, Austria
Bananatex® is the world’s first durable, technical fabric made purely from the naturally grown Abacá banana plants. A 100% natural, plastic free and circular/compostable alternative for a better textile future. Bananatex AG is a spin - off company, born from QWSTION'S development efforts.
Cradle to Cradle® Gold Certified. Winner German Sustainability Award 2021, Winner Design Preis Schweiz 2019, Winner Bundespreis Ecodesign 2019, Winner Green Product Award 2019
Founder at Accelerating Circularity
Textile professional with global experience in collaborating with the textile value change to transition to circular and more sustainable materials and processes. Experience in fabric development and launching new technical textile technologies. Practiced in team building and cross cultural business. Skillful in creating and implementing strategies. Adept at product education with excellent presentation skills. Extensive industry contacts. Proven track record of building relationships internally and externally for truly profitable partnerships.
President & Chief Executive Officer of the National Waste and Recycling Association, Washington
Darrell K. Smith is President & Chief Executive Officer of the National Waste and Recycling Association. Since 2002, Darrell has been active in the public policy arena in Washington, DC. Previous to his current position in the waste industry, he represented the mining, petroleum and chemical industries. Darrell has a reputation of assisting heavy industry in the promotion of a positive, progressive image. Darrell received a Bachelor of Science degree from The Citadel, and a Master of Public Health degree in environmental science from the University of South Carolina. He also possesses a Doctorate in Environmental Science and Policy from George Mason University, where his research interests involved the resolution of environmental conflicts. Darrell's dissertation is listed as Noteworthy by the Taos Institute. Prior to his public policy career, Darrell worked in the environmental and safety compliance fields for a number of industries including hazardous waste, telecommunications and electronics. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
Chief Executive at World Biogas Association
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Enthusiastic and dynamic entrepreneur with professional legal background. Decisive leader with proven track record in business start-up, strategic development and growth
Managing Director at ECBPI/BBIA
I write a lot in my work, articles, blogs, newsletters. In September 2020 I published my first book, Everything is Connected, in which I draw on 30 years of environmental activist experience to explain, in simple language, why humanity is destroying our environment and what we must now do to stop the ecological breakdown. It will help the non experts understand what we experts on Linkedin talk about between ourselves. You can buy the book here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GGCSHHL
In my day job I push for changes to legislation to promote environmentally beneficial solutions to our energy and materials challenges. This requires both economic and political analysis of existing situations to find the mechanisms that can force change more quickly.
The way I work is informed by a versatile and varied background of work. This has included Greenpeace, local and national Government agencies, working in Europe, internationally and in the UK both for private and public sectors.
My passion is to build relationships, develop collaborative associations and partnerships that collectively make a real difference. I want to leave a positive legacy, improve our environment, help and support people who have the same ambitions.
USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison, Washington
As of March 2020, I am the USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of the Chief Economist. Prior to this position, I worked either directly or indirectly for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA/ERS) since 1990. Prior to moving into management in April 2013 as the Branch Chief in the Diet, Safety, and Health Economics (DSHE) branch in the Food Economics Division (FED), I took on critical responsibilities as an Agricultural Economist that required leadership, oversight, and accountability in three primary research areas: food safety, food consumption, and food loss and waste. My food safety research included estimating the costs of foodborne illness, analyzing the legal incentives for firms to produce safer food, and exploring international trade and food safety issues. I have conducted research on food loss in the United States for almost two decades and have published estimates of the amount and value of food loss at the retail and consumer levels in the United States. My first publication on food loss and waste was a 2002 Report to Congress on "Plate Waste in School Nutrition Programs" I was on detail at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for 5 months in FY20 as a Senior Policy Analyst in the Resource Conservation and Sustainability Division.
General Manager - NZ Food Waste Champions
I find great joy in seeing impact through my work; helping individuals, businesses and governments change their behaviour to achieve sustainable impacts. I speak in impact first and dollars second, supporting real people with practical behaviour change methods, understanding their needs and providing solutions that will work for them.
Motivated by data-driven transparency and using it to influence system change, I have worked with hundreds of organisations to reduce their waste and educate their staff such as Trek Cycling, Macpac and Patagonia as well as local and federal government, planning single use plastic abolishment and implementing new recycling initiatives.
Using workshop facilitation, presenting and pitching to bring people on the journey and empower their change in an engaged, personable way.
Collaboration is key, we are all working toward a common goal to see good business thrive while supporting our people and planet, and we need to work together to achieve this.
If I’m not out in the field you’ll find me hiking, biking or camping in the hills of my new home, Christchurch NZ.
If you are looking for sustainability, circular economy or waste behaviour change in your organisation, community, new development, or council project, say hello.
Executive Director at ReFED
Deemed "the woman who helped start the waste-free movement" by Consumer Reports, Dana helps train, inspire, and strategize around food waste reduction via her business Next Course (www.nextcourse.co). Previously, she founded NRDC's initiative to reduce food waste, authored Waste Free Kitchen Handbook, has testified in Congress, been an expert witness, and is behind the Save the Food campaign, a national media campaign that has generated over $70M in donated media to date. Her work on food waste has been featured by John Oliver, CNN, NPR, NBC, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Real Simple, Cooking Light, Dr. Oz, Consumer Reports, and hundreds of other outlets.
In 2012, Dana authored a landmark report “Wasted: How America is Losing Up to 40% of Its Food from Farm to Fork to Landfill” that sparked a national dialogue about reducing food waste. From that, she went on to found and lead the Natural Resource Defense Council's work on reducing food waste until early 2018, when she started Next Course. When not worrying about it professionally, Dana spends far too much time trying to get her small children to throw less food on the floor.
Director - Commercial, Compliance & Sustainability at BariQ (PET Bottle Recycling)
Deputy Program Leader -Transform Program at the Fight Food Waste CRC, Australia
Waste-to-resource industry for 8+ years. Qualifications in business management and science + industry experience across a range of sectors, capability to recognise
both technical and commercial opportunities for food waste.
Technical consultancy and project management services for 8+ years incl.: feasibility studies, technical assessments, research and development projects, detailed engineering design projects, and construction and commissioning projects.
International Consultant - Food Losses and Waste Analyst at FAO, Italy
Research on ESG investments, Artificial Intelligence, food system sustainability; food loss and waste prevention, reduction, management; water; education and migration.
Professional interest areas: food systems and food environments, ESG investments, Artificial Intelligence, migration, education
Head of International expansion, Whywaste
The biggest fan of Greta Thunberg. Full focus on living green and reducing food waste towards the supermarkets around the globe ♻️🌎. I don’t beat around the bush and I get things done. The opportunity to build a strong movement against food waste with - togetherness - as a mind set.
I have several years of experience in producing commercials, B2B film, digital campaigns, apps and web sites. Executive producer in film- and digital productions.
Sector Projects Manager at WasteMINZ
I am passionate about environmental sustainability and changing systems to remove the barriers to sustainable behaviour and practise, with a particular focus on waste minimisation.
I have a track record of engaging with diverse communities to develop relevant programmes and developing and managing events that educate or inspire postive environmental change.
Associate Professor Mirosa, FNZIFST
Department of Food Science, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Honorary Professor, International Business School Suzhou,
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
Miranda’s behavioural research engages knowledge from fields such as marketing and psychology to provide insights and interventions for improved food system sustainability.
Miranda is the Director of the University of Otago Food Waste Innovation Research Theme which measures food waste, develops reduction strategies, applies innovative technology, and works to modify producer and consumer behaviour. She provides academic consultancy services on food waste to government and businesses and is the author of The Mirosa Report, written for the Parliamentary Environmental Committee who ran a targeted briefing on food waste in NZ, which looks at the current status of food waste in Aotearoa and provides recommendations for action.
She is Co-Chair of the New Zealand Champions 12.3 initiative, a coalition of Champions from our food supply chain who are committed to halving food waste by 2030 and achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 12.3.
Deputy UNIDO Representative
Experienced Country Program Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in international and national developmental organisations. Through the past 15 years gained vast experience in economic development, as well as managing and evaluating commissioned firms and consultants’ deliverables. Key fields of experience include: market studies, export plans, development strategies, and policy reform plans. Acquainted with governmental entities, international organizations, donor-funded and development programs.
Chairperson at International Council for Small Business (ICSB) & CEO CHROM
Specialties: Small & Medium Enterprise Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Project and Construction Management, Real Estate Development Management,
Deputy Minister of Supply and Internal Trade
Former Executive Chairman at The holding company for metallurgical industries
Expert Economic Courts
Member the Supreme Executive Committee EGX
Vice Chairman Sustainability Work Group SWG
President of World Association of PPP Units & Professionals | WAPPP Geneva, Switzerland
Extensive experience in international finance, investment banking, board membership, corporate governance, blockchain, distributed ledgers, digital economy, socio-economic development, emerging markets, public policy, and public-private partnership. Led large multicultural teams and lived and worked in the US, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Africa. Conversant with 11 languages. Is/was member of the boards of multinational companies, professional associations, United Nations bodies, and youth- and educational organizations. Experienced entrepreneur. International expert on PPP.
Director of Capital, Innovation and Engagement at ReFED, United State
Building and overseeing a diverse network of food system leaders to accelerate solutions to food waste, leading ReFED's food business engagement, as well as managing strategic partnerships and events. Led development of ReFED's Roadmap to 2030. Chosen as MeetingsNet 2020 Changemaker.
ReFED is an entrepreneurial non-profit committed to reducing the $218 billion of food waste in the U.S. We work with decision-makers from across the food system to accelerate solutions to food waste that will spur economic growth, increase food access and protect the environment.
Executive Director of Environmental Compliance office and sustainable development
Has held the title of Executive Director of the Environmental Compliance Office and Sustainable Development - Federation of Egyptian Industries since 2002. Also; working as the Technical advisory of the Federation of Egyptian Industry board; recognized expert in the fields of sustainable development, Corporate Social Responsibility, Chemical Safety and Security and Resource Efficiency.
With over 23 years in the industry, Acquired industrial and environmental auditing and technical field experience in various industrial sectors as well as practical expertise in Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency applications.
Certified auditor in OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 and the focal point for many international initiatives related to industrial development. A member of the Carbon Foot Print Middle East and North Africa Consultant Committee and has international experience in over 15 countries.
Member of the National council of Climate Change.
Member of the Egyptian Designated National Authority of Clean Development Mechanism
Graduated from the Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department at Helwan University and holds a Professional Environmental Engineering Diploma from the American University.
- Steering committee member of the NCR National Communication Report.
Editor in Chief: Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development Journal
Dean of Scientific Research
Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT)
President of Institute Lixo Zero Brasil (Institute Zero Waste Brazil)
We develop strategic consulting for evaluation and development of solid waste management and management systems, development of innovative programs and solutions aimed at continuous improvement and sustainability, according to the requirements of the Zero Waste concept.
The projects developed by the Lixo Zero Brasil Institute are prepared by Brazilian and international experts (Italy, United States, Sweden).
Director of AAST Entrepreneurship Center, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
Executive Partner at Russell Bedford International Egypt CA. MBA Rotman
Experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in the accounting industry. Skilled in Cash Flow, Business Planning, Internal Audit, Account Reconciliation, and Accounting. Strong business development professional graduated from University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management.
Corporate Partnerships Manager, Germany, UNICEF
Rahul is currently working with the UNICEF on corporate partnerships and resource mobilisation. Over last 5 years, his role entailed the strategy formulation and execution for key priority areas in sustainability and climate change. He led and co-developed numerous global innovation platforms with an outreach across 70 countries, and these were acknowledged by Forbes, OECD, the Guardian and COP21.
Rahul started his professional career as a young entrepreneur and then built a niche global consulting practice where he led multimillion-dollar innovation strategies across the world.
Outside work, Rahul serves as a mentor and volunteer for social enterprises, especially supporting rehabilitation of trafficked women through entrepreneurship. He is a Gandhi Scholar for Innovation Entrepreneurship, with an MBA from Imperial College London.
Expert in the crisis and disaster management and risk reduction sector, cabinet of ministers
Managing Director at European Plastics Converters | EuPC
CO- Founder & CEO Orbisk - Zero food waste technology, netherlands
Sustainable entrepreneur determined to develop a technical solution that'll be a serious contestant in reducing the food waste problem.
Background:
Experienced Analytics Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Skilled in data consultancy and visualization. Strong research background with a Master of Science (MSc) focused in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Societal Impact Manager at Too Good to Go, Belgium
Proud waste warrior, passionate about sustainability and climate action. Graduated M.A. in Environmental Policy and M.Sc. in Social and Economic Sciences. Experience in environmental management, project development, and outreach and engagement.
United Nations Environment Programme, France
Clementine O’Connor is the focal point for food waste and sustainable diets at the United Nations Environment Programme. She co-authored the 2021 Food Waste Index Report, developing new global food waste estimates and a common methodology for countries to measure and report on food waste. Clementine hosts UNEP’s Regional Food Waste Working Groups where she is working with 25 member states on food waste measurement and reduction. She is a co-lead of the UN Food Systems Summit Food is Never Waste Coalition and co-convenes International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste with FAO. She is working in countries around the world to develop baselines, public-private partnerships, consumer behaviour change programmes and circular food systems.
Prior to joining UNEP as Programme Management Officer, Clementine helped develop and launch Champions 12.3, a high-level coalition to deliver SDG 12.3, with the World Resources Institute. She co-authored the FAO Food Wastage Footprint study in 2013, led the Think Eat Save campaign and was a member of the EU-FUSIONS team. Clementine was lead author of the European Commission’s Preparatory Study on Food Waste in the EU27, developing the first EU food waste baseline, environmental impact assessment and policy recommendations in 2010.
Dean faculty of graduate studies and environmental researches - Ain Shams University
Sep 2020- now dean
faculty of graduate Studies and environmental Research, Ain Shams University
Aug 2020- sep 2020 Vice dean of environmental communities
Institute of Environmental Studies and Research,
Ain Shams University
Jul 2014- Aug 2019 Head of Environmental Engineering Department,
Institute of Environmental Studies and Research,
Ain Shams University
Dec 2013- now Environmental Hydraulics Professor
Environmental Engineering Department,
Institute of Environmental Studies and Research,
Ain Shams University
Sep 2008 - Sep 2013 Associate Professor
Environmental Engineering Department,
Institute of Environmental Studies and Research,
Ain Shams University
June 2002 – Sep 2008 Lecturer
Environmental Engineering Department,
Institute of Environmental Studies and Research,
Ain Shams University
July 1999 – June 2002 Assistant Lecturer
Engineering Department, Institute of Environmental Studies
and Research, Ain Shams University.
Sep 95 – July 1999 Instructor
Engineering Department, Institute of Environmental Studies
and Research, Ain Shams University.
Sep 1993- Sep 1995 Software Programmer
Responsible for Developing Applications Using Informix
Database under Unix Operating System.
Environmental engineering department faculty of graduate studies and environmental researches - Ain Shams University
Recent Biography:
and Technology (THIET) – Chemical Engineering Department,
from 09/2015 to 05/2018
and Technology – Chemical Engineering Department,
2017/2018.
Public Health – Environmental Health Department, from
05/2018 till now.
Institute of Environmental Studies and Research –
environmental engineering department, from 2019 – till now.
PharmaConx 2016, 2017 ,2018.
wastewater international conference in Ismailia 2018, 2019.
Senior Adisor at Ministry of Planning and Economic development, Egypt
Senior Advisor at Ministry of Environment, Egypt
Founder & CEO Littlefoot Ventures, U.S.
Littlefoot Ventures represents a culmination of knowledge and experiences from Eva’s 13 years as a food systems practitioner driving change on global agriculture and food issues within the foodservice, restaurant, and retail industries.
She started Littlefoot to provide more dedicated support and services to food businesses, foundations, and nonprofits focused on creating positive environmental, social and economic impact. In becoming a mother (and thus creating “little feet” of her own), Eva has more urgency to ensure we leave a better, safer food system for her children, and yours.
Before creating Littlefoot, Eva was a founding team member of ReFED, the leading non-profit dedicated to reducing U.S. food waste, serving in several roles including Director of Communications, then Director of Business Engagement & Programming. She was responsible for the wide distribution of the original ReFED Roadmap report, which has had millions of impressions in the mainstream and trade media and continues to influence corporate strategies and policy agendas to this day. She was also successful in securing over $1.1M in funding for the organization.
Previous to ReFED, she worked at the World Economic Forum serving on the food and agriculture team. There, she supported multi-stakeholder partnerships in 12 countries across Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America to mobilize investment and coordination amongst global food companies, heads of state, ministers of agriculture, and farmer organizations.
She is based in Boulder, Colorado with her husband and two beautiful, goofy children.
CEO at Upcycled Food Association, U.S.
CEO at Upcycled Food Association, U.S.
Co-Founder, Executive Director Denver Food Rescue
Co-Founder / Board Chair Fresh Food Connect
