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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.
Emma Ragg-Newland

Integrated Water Management, Climate Adaptation, Environmental Science, Strategic Communication

GHD (Fiji)

Climate Finance, National Communications, Nationally Determined Contributions, Project Management, Research and Data Analysis, Community development specialist, Environmental and social safeguards specialist, Freshwater and marine science, environmental monitoring, Project and Programme Design, Preparation, Implementation and Evaluation, Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Programme Management, Water sector: groundwater, water quality, supply and storage remote islands. Renewable energy: PV applications, Water Sector Strategist, Water quality testing specialist, Vulnerability assessment and resilience-based management, Social-ecological resilience, Situational and Capacity Analysis , Community Consultation, Science Communication, Communications, Outreach, Partnerships, Adaptation planning, Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment, National Adaptation Planning, CCA, DRR, Climate change, climate science communication, Climate Resilient Infrastructure Design, Climate Change Adaptation

Emma is an environmental scientist with demonstrated experience in providing outcomes-focused sociotechnical advice to support decision makers across the Pacific Region. Emma applies her technical leadership in integrated water management and environmental science, climate change resilience and adaptation, behavioural studies, and strategic communications. Supporting her role, is extensive practical, managerial, and business relationship expertise, built through experience working across 14 Pacific Island Countries for over 15 years. She has coordinated partnership and collaboration with governments, businesses, community groups, service providers and NGO’s to generate compelling outcomes. Emma is of Fijian & South African heritage, born in New Zealand and living in Suva, Fiji.

Work experience:
- Integrated Water Management; Water Security Assessment and Project Design
- Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist (infrastructure and conservation)
- Community engagement and development
- Climate Resilient Infrastructure assessment and project design
- Project Management; Proposal writing, technical reporting, team management
- Mindfulness Mentor and Yoga Teacher (RYT500)
Semi Qamese

Consultant and Researcher

Fiji

M & E specialist, Legal specialist (climate change/environmental law/MEAs), Capacity building specialist, Economist (cost-benefit analysis of CC), Disaster Relief/Management specialist, Community trainer specialist, Community development specialist, Climate financing specialist, Environmental and social safeguards specialist, Proposal writing/Report writing, Gender mainstreaming, Ntional Communications, Projects, M&E,, Wide experience in strategic planning and management of climate research, Human rights mainstreaming, Ocean Acidification, National Communications, Projects, M&E, Marine and Terrestrial Ecology, Livelihoods and resilience building., Freshwater and marine science, environmental monitoring, Project and Programme Design, Preparation, Implementation and Evaluation, Formal Education, food security, water, energy, transport, agri, Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environment management, energy sector reslience to climate change, Early Warning Systems, Programme Management, Project managment (planning, designing, implementation and monitoring), Conservation - Biodiversity, 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, Water Sector Strategist, Water quality testing specialist, Vulnerability assessment and resilience-based management, Urban resilience, Training and Facilitation, Sustainable livelihoods & resilience building, Social-ecological resilience, Situational and Capacity Analysis , Situation Analysis, Risk Assessment, DRR, and Resiliency Planning, RE, CC Mitigation and Low Carbon Development, Quantitative Risk Analysis and Cost-benefit-analysis of Adaptation Options, Development effectiveness, Community Consultation, Science Communication, Communications, Outreach, Partnerships, 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, Pure and applied climate research, CBA, EbA, Project Management, policy, private sector, Policy Analysis, National Adaptation Planning, Ecology: Research: Research Management: , Community-Based Adaptation, Carbon management (sequestration/income ..., CCA, DRR, Assessment of climate knowledge (IPCC), Communication - delivery and training, including technical and scientific writing, editing, and presentations., Coastal Oceanography, coastal inundation and erosion, Coastal Management, Coastal engineering, coastal processes, marine ecology, numerical modelling, 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

Project Manager with more than 8 years of experience in the education sector as a secondary school teacher, more than 2 years of experience in the business development sector as a business manager in development banking and more than 10 years in the field of environment, climate change and disaster risks management and resilience building working with donors, development partners and stakeholders. I have over 10 years experience in project management working in 15 countries in the Pacific region. These experiences includes capacity building, business developments, disaster risk management/reduction and climate change adaptation, mitigation and finance, climate science information, biodiversity and land degradation.
I have represented Nauru, Fiji and SPREP at the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP) and familiar with the UNFCCC processes and procedures in coordination, monitoring and reporting to the UNFCCC secretariat. In addition, I was the development of the Third National Communication Coordinator for Fiji and experience with building capacity by mainstreaming multilateral environment agreement (UNFCCC, UNCBD and UNCCD) into inter-ministerial structures and mechanisms across Fiji Government and non-government organizations.
Melanie Bradley

Environmental Planning Officer

SPREP

Capacity building specialist, Environmental and social safeguards specialist, Proposal writing/Report writing, Other, Proposal writing/Report writing, Capacity building specialist, Environmental and social safeguards specialist, Other, Social-ecological resilience

Fifteen years of experience with environmental assessment and planning, sustainable development and climate change in government, inter-government, non-government and academic organisations. Extensive knowledge of the agricultural, mining, energy and tourism sectors. Examples of work and project experience: incorporated climate change and disaster risk management considerations in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) guidelines and EIA training courses for Pacific Island countries; audited the energy and water consumption of mainstream and eco-tourism operators in Queensland, Australia; developed a methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions for the Australian tourist accommodation sector; identified mechanisms for building social-ecological resilience in tropical savanna landscapes; developed environmental research and management recommendations for seabed mining in northern Australia; authored the Darwin Harbour Water Quality Protection Plan (Australia).