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Abdul Haq Omari

Environmental Conservation / Forest Ecology

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology/ Independent Consultant

Climate Finance, Environment finance and economics, National Communications, Nationally Determined Contributions, Project Management, Research and Data Analysis, Waste Management, Legal specialist (climate change/environmental law/MEAs), Knowledge management specialist, Economist (cost-benefit analysis of CC), Climate financing specialist, Environmental and social safeguards specialist, Proposal writing/Report writing, Ntional Communications, Projects, M&E,, Pollution assessment and monitoring, National Communications, Projects, M&E, Marine and Terrestrial Ecology, Project and Programme Design, Preparation, Implementation and Evaluation, food security, water, energy, transport, agri, Experience in a range of climate change issues and areas, gained through my experince as CEO of SPREP and other past work., Environmental Impact Assessment, Environment management, Conservation - Biodiversity, Water quality testing specialist, Waste to Energy Expert, Vulnerability assessment and resilience-based management, Sustainability and carbon assurance specialis, RE, CC Mitigation and Low Carbon Development, Agro-forestry Development, Agricultural Research for Development including Participatory Research Methods and Approaches, National Adaptation Planning, Ecology: Research: Research Management: , Community-Based Adaptation, Carbon management (sequestration/income ..., Communication - delivery and training, including technical and scientific writing, editing, and presentations., Climate services development, Climate change, climate science communication, Climate Resilient Infrastructure Design, Climate Change Policy Specialist, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate change / adaptaion policy and strategy, Climate Risk Management

Dr. Omari has accumulated extensive international consultancy experience, collaborating with leading organizations such as SPREP, GIZ, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), UK PACT, and the European Union (EU), often through partnerships with Eden Environmental Consulting Ltd (UK).

Since May 2025, he has been working with SPREP and Eden Environmental Consulting Ltd to prepare a GCF Project Preparation Facility (PPF) proposal for 14 Pacific Island countries, addressing pollution, waste management, and regional coordination. Previously, he contributed to GIZ (Nov 2023–Feb 2024) in developing an NDC financing strategy and stakeholder engagement framework.

Between 2021 and 2022, Dr. Omari provided technical consultancy services across multiple countries:

Vietnam (ADB): Supported the development of a Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) value chain infrastructure project, including baseline studies and climate profiles.

Colombia (UK PACT): Designed financial de-risking instruments, agricultural insurance tools, and MRV systems for GHG emissions.

Solomon Islands (SPREP): Conducted gap and barrier analyses for scaling up green finance for CSA, developed a stakeholder mapping framework, and proposed water-efficient technologies.

Cambodia (ADB): Developed comprehensive training materials for the Climate Bonds Standard expansion and agri-food transition.

Afghanistan (EU/NEPA): Supported the creation of the Afghanistan Climate Fund Unit (ACFU), facilitated climate finance workshops, and helped establish a stakeholder engagement platform.

In addition, he has contributed to climate risk assessment, vulnerability mapping, and proposal development for GCF readiness and adaptation projects in Vietnam, Cambodia, Colombia, and the Solomon Islands.
Michael Allis

Coastal Engineering, Climate hazards and climate adaptation

Allis & Co.

Climate Finance, Research and Data Analysis, Civil engineering (hard and soft engineering solutions), Proposal writing/Report writing, Environmental Impact Assessment, Resilience, Adaptation planning, Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment, Community-Based Adaptation, Coastal Oceanography, coastal inundation and erosion, Coastal Management, Coastal Engineering, Climate Resilient Infrastructure Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Risk Management

Dr Michael Allis is an independent consultant specialising in coastal hazards, climate change resilience and adaptation, with 15 years’ experience in engineering and applied science/research roles. Dr Allis has undertaken a wide range of engineering, consulting and engagement projects for clients including local, regional, and central government, development partners, and industry in New Zealand and across 9 Pacific Islands.

Building on an engineering foundation, Dr Allis has experience conducting coastal hazard, exposure, vulnerability, and risk assessments from local to national scale. This includes developing risk management strategies, collaborating with socio-cultural engagement specialists, evaluating options and adaptation pathways, and undertaking implementation planning and review. He has created and communicated robust strategies for managing and adapting to coastal effects of climate change, with particular consideration of pathways that balance community needs and expectations with engineering limitations and hazard constraints

Dr Allis has a growing portfolio of climate change risk and vulnerability assessment activities in the Pacific Islands. This includes national-scale assessments of exposure to future coastal inundation with sea-level rise (Nauru, Kiribati, regional New Zealand), co-developing a Rapid Climate Risk Assessment Framework (Vanuatu), undertaking climate change analysis to inform five-year investment planning (Papua New Guinea), and roles within national vulnerability and adaptation assessments (RMI, Cook Islands). Michael has led risk assessments for project specific infrastructure including seawalls for causeways and roads (Kiribati, Fiji, NZ), airports (Timor-Leste, NZ), and water and sanitation systems (Nauru, FSM, NZ), amongst others.

Dr Allis is a capable science and engineering communicator, with over 50 written client reports and outputs, numerous presentations and workshops.

Recent consultancies are summarised in this profile - my full consultancy record can be provided in my CV by contacting me.
Dr Jason Hui Hong Yapp

Climate Fiancé Expert

Eden Environmental Consulting Ltd

Climate Finance, Environment finance and economics, Nationally Determined Contributions, Project Management, Research and Data Analysis, Sustainable Finance Taxonomy, Waste Management, M & E specialist, Knowledge management specialist, Capacity building specialist, Economist (cost-benefit analysis of CC), Community trainer specialist, Community development specialist, Climate financing specialist, Proposal writing/Report writing, Wide experience in strategic planning and management of climate research, Policy, National Communications, Projects, M&E, Livelihoods and resilience building., Project and Programme Design, Preparation, Implementation and Evaluation, food security, water, energy, transport, agri, Experience in a range of climate change issues and areas, gained through my experince as CEO of SPREP and other past work., Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environment management, energy sector reslience to climate change, Programme Management, Project managment (planning, designing, implementation and monitoring), Technical Expert providing Environmental/Engineering services to Pacific Islands Countries and Territories for management of coastal and uplands natural resources and built environments., Water sector: groundwater, water quality, supply and storage remote islands. Renewable energy: PV applications, Waste to Energy Expert, Vulnerability assessment and resilience-based management, Training and Facilitation, Sustainable livelihoods & resilience building, Sustainability and carbon assurance specialis, standards development, Social-ecological resilience, Situational and Capacity Analysis , Situation Analysis, Risk Assessment, DRR, and Resiliency Planning, Resilience, RE, CC Mitigation and Low Carbon Development, Quantitative Risk Analysis and Cost-benefit-analysis of Adaptation Options, Development effectiveness, Community Consultation, Capacity Building & Training of Trainers, Agro-forestry Development, Agricultural Research for Development including Participatory Research Methods and Approaches, Adaptation planning, vulnerability asses, Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment, CBA, EbA, Project Management, policy, private sector, Policy Analysis, National Adaptation Planning, Community-Based Adaptation, Carbon management (sequestration/income ..., CCA, DRR, Assessment of climate knowledge (IPCC), Climatologist, climate science communication, Climate Resilient Infrastructure Design, Climate Change Policy Specialist, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate change / adaptaion policy and strategy, Climate Risk Management

Dr. Jason Hui Hong Yapp is an expert in climate finance, renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable development with over 25 years of experience in consultancy services for high-profile international organizations, including UN agencies (UNDP, UNEP, UNIDO, WFP), the Green Climate Fund, ADB, EU Commission, USAID, GIZ, GGGI, IUCN, IISD, and the Commonwealth Secretariat. His extensive expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of areas critical to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development:

1. Climate Finance Leadership: Dr. Yapp excels in climate finance, demonstrated through his significant contributions to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) readiness projects, capacity building, and the development of funding proposals. His work includes supporting NDAs in Asia, developing GCF proposals for countries like Malaysia, and crafting country programs for nations across the globe.
2. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency: Dr Yapp possesses deep technical knowledge in renewable energy and energy efficiency, contributing to the scaling up of renewable initiatives and improving energy sustainability in various sectors.
3. Sustainable Agriculture Expertise: With a Ph.D. in crop genetics and physiology, Dr. Yapp brings a unique perspective to sustainable agriculture and land-use practices, focusing on climate-smart solutions and conservation agriculture to enhance agricultural competitiveness and sustainability.
4. Carbon Pricing Project Development: As Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Business Development Expert, Dr Yapp had supported AES (US Utility Corp) to develop carbon offset projects to generate carbon credits in Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam for sale at the Carbon Trading system. Dr Yapp is familiar with the Emission Trading System and the UNFCCC approved methodologies to calculate carbon credits based on the ex-ante (baseline) and ex-post GHG (project) emissions.
5. Project Management and Implementation: His role in managing and implementing multi-country climate-related projects showcases his adept project management skills, including leading international and national teams, and overseeing the execution of complex projects.
6. Policy and Strategy Development: Dr. Yapp has been instrumental in developing climate-related policies, strategies, and frameworks at national and regional levels, contributing to National Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) and climate National Adaptation Plan. In Malaysia.
7. Capacity Building and Technical Training: His commitment to capacity building is evident in his role in conducting training workshops and capacity-building activities across various technical areas, thereby enhancing the skills of stakeholders in climate finance and sustainable practices.
8. International and Cross-cultural Experience: Dr. Yapp's work spans diverse geographic regions including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Pacific, and the Caribbean, highlighting his adaptability and ability to navigate diverse cultural and environmental contexts.
9. Engagement with Multiple Sectors: His expertise in fostering collaboration among public and private sectors, civil society organizations, and international financial institutions underscores his ability to build partnerships and engage a wide range of stakeholders in the climate finance domain.
10. Innovation in Climate Solutions: As the founder of Eden Environmental Consulting Ltd, Dr. Yapp continues to provide cutting-edge technical and financial consultancy, driving innovation in demand driven climate adaptation and mitigation solutions that are sustainable, scalable and replicable.
Krishneil Narayan

Sustainable Development and Climate Change Consultant

Sustainable Future Consultancy

Climate Finance, Nationally Determined Contributions, Project Management, Capacity building specialist, Community trainer specialist, Community development specialist, Proposal writing/Report writing, Gender mainstreaming, National Communications, Projects, M&E, Project and Programme Design, Preparation, Implementation and Evaluation, Formal Education, food security, water, energy, transport, agri, energy sector reslience to climate change, Project managment (planning, designing, implementation and monitoring), Sustainable livelihoods & resilience building, Resilience, RE, CC Mitigation and Low Carbon Development, Development effectiveness, Communications, Outreach, Partnerships, Adaptation planning, Policy Analysis, Community-Based Adaptation, Climate services development, Climate change, climate science communication, Climate Change Policy Specialist, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate change / adaptaion policy and strategy, Climate Risk Management

Krishneil Narayan is the Executive Director and Principal Consultant at Sustainable Future Consultancy in Fiji.

As a development professional with 18 years of experience, he specializes in sustainability and climate policy formulation, translating the policies into activities that benefit communities and accessing climate finance for Pacific Island countries.

As an advisor, Krishneil provides his expertise in climate and disaster-resilient development project design, implementation, and evaluations to various governments, NGOs, development organizations, and the private sector.

Krishneil previously worked as a climate change negotiator at the United Nations for over a decade, prioritizing the needs of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and contributing to the adoption of the 2013 Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage, as well as the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015.

Previous clients have included: Oxfam Australia, Bread for the World (Germany), Pacific Islands Climate Action Network, UNDP, UN Environment, the Pacific Community (SPC), UK Government (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office), New Zealand Government (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade), Fiji Government (Ministry of Women), International Organisation for Migration (IOM).