Christian Severin

Christian Severin is a Senior Water Specialist at the World Bank Group with extensive experience in international waters and environmental issues.2 He previously served as the Coordinator for the International Waters focal area at the Global Environment Facility (GEF).1 Severin's background includes:

1. Education: He studied environmental sciences at university, including a master's degree with a focus on water resource management.1

2. Early career: Severin's interest in environmental issues began in his youth, inspired by fishing experiences with his grandfather and father, as well as images of refugee camps in Africa in the 1980s.1

3. Professional experience:

   • Worked on various water-related projects, including assessments of nature-based wastewater technologies in India and integrated water resource management in Borneo.1
   • Headed GEF's International Waters portfolio in Latin America and the Caribbean before joining the World Bank.2

4. Expertise: Severin specializes in transboundary management of freshwater and ocean resources, climate change adaptation, and sustainable water management.12

5. Current role: As a Senior Water Specialist at the World Bank, Severin continues to work on global water issues and climate change adaptation projects.23

Throughout his career, Severin has demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing water-related challenges and promoting sustainable water management practices worldwide.123