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        Valeria Arroyave Cardozo

        Project Manager. Valeria Arroyave Cardozo is a Project Manager at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), where she leads the Energy Efficiency for Livelihoods in Africa (EELA) Regional Project. The initiative focuses on transforming markets for energy-efficient appliances and services through enhanced policies, increased investments, and the development of sustainable local value chains.Since joining UNIDO in 2021, she has contributed to global efforts in sustainable cooling, energy efficiency, and the critical minerals supply chain, supporting the broader clean energy transition. Previously, Valeria spent five years at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), specializing in climate transparency and strengthening national capacities to meet climate commitments through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting.She holds an engineering degree and a Master of Public Administration and Sustainable Management. V...

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        Lucila Arboleya Sarazola

        Investment and Finance Analyst.

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        Merab Birungi Byaruhanga

        Project Manager and Policy Leader. Eng. Merab Birungi Byaruhanga is the Project Manager & head policy for the Promotion of Renewable and Energy Efficiency Programme at GIZ Energy & Climate cluster. The project focusses on policy interventions to support Government of Uganda in creating an enabling framework in energy sector, promotion of uptake of renewable energy and energy efficiency with private sector, capacity building interventions for public & private sector and inclusion of energy aspects in planning processes for districts.Merab has over 10 years’ experience in implementation of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate projects with government, private sector, academia and development partners. She is passionate about mentoring young women in the energy sector.Merab is a registered engineer under the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers and is a member of the Federation of African Engineering Organization under the Governance committee.

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        Ronja Enders

        Coordinator for Climate and Labour, Institute for Sustainable Regional Development in Europe (PECO). Ronja is Coordinator for Climate and Labour at the PECO Institute, a specialized institute within IG BAU - the German Trade Union for Construction Workers affiliated to Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI) focusing on sustainability in construction and forestry, occupational health and safety, climate change, and worker relations. Her expertise lies in sustainable construction methods, materials, and their implications for the workforce. Prior to her current role, Ronja worked as a lobbyist for Volkswagen and Friends of the Earth Bavaria, bridging industry insights with environmental advocacy. She initially trained as a laboratory assistant in chemistry before pursuing academic studies in International Relations. Ronja has also been active in international labour movements, serving as a representative of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) in youth councils for both the...

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        Paulina Hennig-Kloska

        Ministry of Climate and Environment.

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        Jinsun Lim

        Former Energy and Environment Policy Analyst. Jinsun Lim leads work on climate resilience and climate change impact assessment of the energy sector. She is responsible for coordinating IEA’s engagement at COP.

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        Leonardo Collina

        Modeller.

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        Stéphanie Bouckaert

        Head of Demand Sectors Unit.

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        Pierpaolo Cazzola

        Former Senior Energy and Transport analyst.

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        Clara Camarasa

        Former Energy Efficiency Policy Analyst.

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