Christian Severin

Christian Severin is a dynamic environmental finance manager with a strong understanding of political and technical solutions in investments to address climate change impacts.

Currently serving as the Coordinator for the Global Environment Facility's (GEF) International Waters Focal Area, managing a team and a diverse $450 million global portfolio of water and environment projects.

Associated with the UNFCCC Adaptation Fund as a technical resource person and reviewer, lead author of the GEF 7 International Waters Replenishment strategy.

Experienced in steering project committees in various regions like Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, ECA, and MENA, providing technical and strategic advice for Nature Based Solutions in climate change mitigation and sustainable development.

Skills include people management, project management, political understanding, project quality control, network coordination, wastewater treatment, natural resource management, and more.

Educational background includes Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Natural Resources Management from Københavns Universitet, University of Copenhagen.

Worked in roles ranging from Senior Water Specialist at the World Bank Group to a variety of environmental and management positions in different organizations.

Demonstrates a positive and result-oriented approach to work, with a special focus on sustainable development goals like SDG 6 and SDG 14.