Veerle Vandeweerd

Veerle Vandeweerd is a distinguished professional with extensive experience in environmental policy and sustainable development. She is currently an Entrepreneur at P4TT (Platform for Transformative Technologies).3

Career Highlights

Dr. Vandeweerd has over 25 years of experience in developing and implementing global, national, and local environmental policies and programs.1 Her career includes:

• United Nations: She spent 20 years in the UN system, holding various positions including:

  • Director of the Environment and Energy Division at the UN Development Program
  • Launching and directing the Global Environment Outlook at the UN Environment Programme1

• Entrepreneurial Initiatives:

  • Co-founder of an initiative involving new financial mechanisms for sustainable investments worldwide1
  • Founder of the Covid Education Alliance (COVIDEA) in 202023
  • Co-founding partner of the Platform for Transformative Technologies (P4TT)3

• Policy Director: She serves as the policy director of the Global Science Technology and Innovation Conference Series (GSTIC)1

Expertise and Contributions

Dr. Vandeweerd's work spans diverse fields, including:

• Integrated sustainability assessments
• Green economic transformations
• Global environmental norm setting
• Financial, regulatory, and institutional capacity building in over 160 countries1

Throughout her career, she has:

• Produced more than 300 publications
• Chaired over 100 international meetings
• Contributed to major environmental conferences1

Education and Background

• Doctorate: Biochemistry from the University of Antwerp, Belgium
• Master's: Chemistry from the University of Gent, Belgium
• Nationality: Belgian
• Languages: Flemish, English, and French1

Dr. Veerle Vandeweerd continues to be actively involved in various initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable development and digital innovation for addressing global challenges.45