Arnaud Comolet

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Programme Management @ Orsay, FR
Orsay, FR
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Dr. Arnaud Comolet is a Senior Environmental, Sustainable Development and Green Economic Policies Expert and Programme Manager with more than 35 years of professional experience. After obtaining his PhD in Economics (1990), for which he specialised in environmental accounting and assessment and wrote a thesis on “Accounting for nature: elements for a driving analysis of systems of natural capital accounts”, he began focussing on long-term consultancy and advisory services for: the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) in Paris (1987-1993); Planistat Europe (1994-2002); UNDP (2002-2005, 2016-2017, and 2018-2019); the City Council of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines in France (2005-2014); the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (SCBD, UNEP) for the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2014-2016); and finally the UNEP’s Blue Plan in the Mediterranean region (2018, and 2020-2021). He joined Technopolis Paris in September 2021 as a Principal Consultant on issues related to ecological transition and sustainable, inclusive development. From 1st February 2023 he will continue his activity as free lance consultant. Arnaud has a dynamic personality with excellent interpersonal skills and a capacity to build long term relationships with partners engaged in the implementation of Agenda 2030, and has demonstrated professional and multidisciplinary competence in a broad range of issues and tools related to the sustainable and international management of natural capital, including biodiversity and ecosystems protection, water management and water economics, marine and coastal environment, green/blue economy and natural capital accounting, climate change mainstreaming and climate finance, and a strong experience in providing policy advice and strategic direction in these areas drawing upon international best practices and multi-country experience, including 10 years of field experience in African, Asian, Caribbean, Eastern-European and Mediterranean developing countries. He therefore is the perfect candidate to provide advice and transfer knowledge on environmental, sustainable development, green/blue, poverty reduction policies to countries; decision makers and stakeholders on a long-term basis. Arnaud is perfectly fluent in French and English, has a basic understanding of Spanish, and has the ability to work in a multicultural context and under pressure, as part of a team

Arnaud Comolet's Current Company Details
UNEP/MAP, Coordination Unit of the Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP)

Unep/Map, Coordination Unit Of The Mediterranean Action Plan (Map)

Programme Management
Orsay, FR
Arnaud Comolet Work Experience Details
  • Unep/Map, Coordination Unit Of The Mediterranean Action Plan (Map)
    Programme Management
    Unep/Map, Coordination Unit Of The Mediterranean Action Plan (Map)
    Orsay, Fr
  • Freelance Senior Consultant
    Senior Programme Manager, Environment, Sustainable Development & Green Economics
    Freelance Senior Consultant Jan 2023 - Present
    Paris, France
     United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)/Early Warning and Assessment Division Environment SDG Indicators Disaggregation(a) Propose disaggregation, in collaboration with UN Custodian agencies of the respective 92 environment related SDG indicators; (b) Link to policymaking at national level; and (c) Analyse impact on societies, the economy and the environment.
  • Technopolis Group
    Principal Consultant
    Technopolis Group Sep 2021 - Jan 2023
    Paris, France
    Principal Consultant – Sustainable Development and Green TransitionTechnopolis, Paris Conducting policy evaluations and impact assessments, sectoral and technical studies, strategic support and consultancy projects for some of our major clients in France and at the European/international level e.g., the European Commission (DG ENV, CLIMA, ENER, RTD), multilateral development banks and international organisation, the French ADEME / Ministry of Environmental Transition, and.  Performing business development activities (i.e., proposal preparation).  In charge of managing project teams. Is part of Technopolis Group’s Green Transition Practice with a strong expertise in Blue Economy and the sustainable management of marine and coastal resources and biodiversity. Ongoing projects:• Lead of the EU programme "Baseline - Restore our oceans and waters by 2030" for Atlantic, Arctic, Danube and the Mediterranean (EC/DG RTD, 480,000€).• Lead of the Evaluation of the contribution of France to the Green Climate Fund (GCF)(Ministry of Finances, 100,000€)• Head of the OmiDelta Programme (WASH and IWRM) in Benin (Dutch Embassy, 290,000€)• Lead of the Evaluation of the BIOPALT Programme (Biosphere and Patrimony of the Lake Tchad) for UNESCO (60,000€).• Lead of the study on the creation of a new budget line to support NGOs working for the protection of biodiversity (IUCN, 30,000€). • Task Lead of the water economics component of the study on Water Quantity Management for the EC (DG ENV).Business or sector: Research and Consultancy
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  • Unep/Map Blue Plan Of The Mediterranean Action Plan (Map)
    Unep/Map Blue Plan - Senior Programme Manager
    Unep/Map Blue Plan Of The Mediterranean Action Plan (Map) Oct 2020 - Jul 2021
    Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte D’Azur, France
    Manager of the MED 2050 programme on the Sustainable development of the Mediterranean, commissioned by the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention. Managed the development of the regional MED 2050 programme, which is a new planning exercise on the future of environment and development in the Mediterranean up to 2050, which will in particular: - Strongly include climate change and Green/Blue economy and their consequences,- Highlight the contrasting visions of the Mediterranean regions and sub-regions,- Give a major role to participation and political influence,- Analyse the transition paths and reflect on the actions to be taken in the short, medium and long term to achieve a sustainable future by 2050 including economic and financial instruments, and,- Work in a broad and participatory network from the outset. At this stage it is assumed that the programme will both benefit from the opportunities provided by the EU Green Deal, and in turn will support the Green Deal by providing it with a scope of application in the Mediterranean region. Preparation is underway;  Prepared tool kits, capacity building workshops, knowledge management, awareness raising sessions, etc.Provided management support; and assistance to the Director regarding internal procedures and organisation, as well as business development.
  • Undp
    Undp Haiti, Port-Au-Prince - Head Of The Poverty Reduction & Economic Development Unit
    Undp May 2018 - Jun 2019
    Port-Au-Prince
    Management of the Poverty Reduction Unit (managed 10 projects, 60 staff members, and 12-15 M$/year): Worked as principal advisor on poverty reduction, community recovery & inclusive sustainable development; Coordinated field projects (including a regional project in the Caribbean) focussing on:- Economic recovery, climate change and natural disasters resilience building, in association with good governance,- The development of Green/Blue economy opportunities,- Reconstruction of education centres, marketplaces and housing in areas affected by the earthquake and cyclones,- Women economic empowerment and promoting business opportunities for women,- The promotion of local products, value chains and know-how, and a Cholera control plan for the UN Secretary General; Prepared a project to set up a SDG Accelerator as part of the UNDP “Corporate Strategy on SDG Acceleration”, and initiated several projects as part of the Accelerator: (1) the engagement of private corporation into the incubation of sustainable projects, (2) sustainable livelihoods development in relation to adaptation and resilience strengthening;Prepared tool kits, capacity building workshops, knowledge management, awareness raising sessions, etc.
  • Unep/Map Blue Plan
    Unep/Map Blue Plan - Senior Programme Manager And Senior Economist On Green Economics
    Unep/Map Blue Plan Jan 2018 - May 2018
    Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte D’Azur, France
    Senior Programme Manager on Regional Environmental Reporting (SoED) and Senior Economist on Green Economic Policies Supervised the preparation of the “Report on the State of the Environment and Development of the Mediterranean Sea” and the development of Blue/Green Economy activities of the Blue Plan; Developed a road map for the development of a Strategy on Green Economy for the Mediterranean, including prioritisation of sectors and actions and identification of the most accurate economic/financial strategy, in addition to climate change adaptation and mitigation guidance; Prepared tool kits, capacity building workshops, knowledge management, awareness raising sessions, etc.
  • United Nations Development Program (Undp)
    Undp // Eu, Senegal, Senior Programme Manager
    United Nations Development Program (Undp) Jul 2016 - Dec 2017
    Dakar, Sénégal
    Senior Programme ManagerUNDP Regional Programme to strengthen Governance and Sustainable Management of Marine and Coastal Resources & Adaptation to Climate in the WAMER Eco-region (West Africa) – EU funding 10 M€ (2016-2017) Managed the programme which consisted of providing services and policy advice for the promotion of sustainable development strategy, policy and field projects to preserve and sustainably exploit marine and coastal resources in the context of climate change; Provided policy advice to national institutions (Min. of Fisheries, Environment, Economic Planning, etc.), regional organisations (Regional Fishery Commission, ECOWAS, AU, etc.) and Regional Environmental NGOs on actions to be taken to promote sustainable fishing activities, the protection of ecosystems with the twofold objective of preserving long-term income generation potential and adapting to climate change through the implementation of regulatory, technical and economic or fiscal measures; Developed diverse field projects within the framework of the programme, responding to the needs of States and local communities: development of equipment for fishing activities or the marketing of fishery products, training and exchange of good practices, sustainable management of mangroves with the view to enhance adaptation and resilience of communities, development of research or monitoring institutions, gender mainstreaming and empowerment, introduction of innovations for the exploitation of natural resources, including new market opportunities, development of energy production processes based on green energies and the reduction of GHG emissions, etc.
  • The Secretariat Of The Convention On Biological Diversity’S (Scbd) // Unep
    Convention On Biological Diversity’S (Scbd) - Senior Programme Officer
    The Secretariat Of The Convention On Biological Diversity’S (Scbd) // Unep Nov 2014 - Jul 2016
    Montréal, Québec, Canada
    Senior Programme Officer, Manager of the programme "Biodiversity for Poverty Eradication" (BPE) ProgrammeThe Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (SCBD) "Biodiversity for Poverty Eradication" (BPE) Programme: Coordinated the formulation and implementation of the programme, and the follow-up of the Post 2015 UN development agenda (Agenda 2030 & SDGs), and Ecosystem Accounting System (SEEA-EEA);  Designed the second phase of the BPE programme in cooperation with other UN agencies, international multilateral organisations (WB, GEF, ADB, OECD, etc.), bilateral (France, Germany, Japan, etc.) partners, and with the strong support of the EC; Organised a roundtable of donors to secure funding for the programme in Brussels, in cooperation with EC; Drafted policy papers and coordinated with partners to prepare common position of the UN System and other international partners under the Post 2015 process in relation to SDGs 1, 2, 6, 13 (climate action), 14 and 15; Coordinated a Working Group with all three Rio Convention secretariats (UNFCCC, UNCCD and CBD) on SDGs to promote a common approach in relation to the identification of relevant indicators to monitor SDG implementation; Gender considerations were at the heart of the UN policy and programme/Project implementation.
  • City Council Of Saint-Quentin-En-Yvelines - Paris-Saclay Cluster
    Saint-Quentin-En-Yvelines - Paris-Saclay Cluster - Senior Project Officer And Project Incubator
    City Council Of Saint-Quentin-En-Yvelines - Paris-Saclay Cluster Mar 2005 - Nov 2014
    Saint-Quentin-En-Yvelines, Île-De-France, France
    Sustainable Development Senior Project Officer and Project IncubatorSustainable Development Strategy for the City Cluster of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (France): Designed, implemented, and monitored the City Cluster’s Strategy and related sub-plans on climate change and energy planning, biodiversity, a green corridor plan, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and others; Responsible (during 9 years) for setting up and implementing the Local Action Plan for Climate Change and Energy Transition, on both mitigation and adaptation components, and related strategy for all sectors relevant for the cluster: housing and building, transport and mobility, energy, smart city, peri-urban agriculture, sustainable consumption and production (SCP), pollution, waste and ecological industry. For all sectors, the Action Plan has led to the adoption by the City Council of a Pluri-annual Climate Change Action Plan covering 30 specific projects. In particular, the following tasks were carried out:- Designed and lead the Club Climate-Energy of the Paris-Saclay Cluster, which operated as an Accelerator/Incubator of projects in the area of climate change mitigation, green energy and smart city,- Created the local Action plan for biodiversity and green corridor (including mitigation and adaptation components), which lead to the first valuation of ecosystem services at the local level in France, and,- Developed the Social Corporate Responsibility Action Plan with the enterprises of the cluster.
  • United Nations Development Program (Undp)
    Undp - Regional Environmental Policy And Economic Advisor For Africa
    United Nations Development Program (Undp) Jan 2002 - Mar 2005
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Regional Environmental Policy and Economic Advisor for AfricaEnvironmental Policy and Economic Advisory Services for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Advised UNDP Country Offices in Africa and Headquarters on environmental and economic policies, programmes and projects, to the benefit of around 30 SSA countries; Supported the preparation of project documents, reports on the state of the environment, climate change mitigation and adaptation policy, biodiversity and forest protection; Developed initiatives to strengthen UNDP environmental policy; Redesigned sectoral policies in relation to environmental and climate change challenges, the poverty-environment nexus and the use of economic instruments; Identification and cost-efficiency of environmental expenditures and budgetary policy, and related capacity building and awareness raising; Co-managed 3 regional African environmental networks; Helped Country Offices to mobilise financial resources through UNDP funds (GEF, TTF Environment and Energy, Agenda 2015, etc.) and develop partnerships; More specific works carried out for UNDP HQ on:- Prepared a Policy Paper on Water Economics, and the UNDP Environmental Mainstreaming Corporate Strategy,- Delivered training sessions on Environmental Accounting in Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast (funded by the World Bank and French Ministry of Environment),- Prepared a GEF project on Land use, desertification and climate change in cooperation with UNEP, and- Prepared a Poverty Environment National Initiative with Rwanda (UNDP funded).
  • Planistat Europe (Consultancy), Paris-Brussels
    Planistat Europe (Consultancy), Paris-Brussels - Head Of Environmental Unit
    Planistat Europe (Consultancy), Paris-Brussels Jan 1994 - Jan 2002
    Ville De Paris, Île-De-France, France
    Head of Environmental Unit, Senior ConsultantConsultancy Services on Environmental and Sustainable Development Studies, Projects, and Trainings: Managed several consultancy teams, and coordinated the technical and administrative aspects of contracts, including:- The drafting of "economic" articles (7 &12) of the new EU Water Framework directive (EC),- A foresight study of Water Management in the EU (EC), and led the EC programme on Water Indicators (Eurostat),- Leader of the evaluation of two EU policies/budget lines (DG ENV support to International activities, DG ENV Communication and awareness raising activities),- Economic cost of environmental degradation in Ivory Coast (World Bank),- Numerous works on the System of Environment and Economic Accounting (SEEA) on Water, Forest, Environmental expenditures (Eurostat, French MoE),- Update of the OECD Strategy on Environmental Economic Accounting (OECD),- Led the EEA Programme on Environment and Sustainable development indicators (EEA/EC),- Economic studies on cost-benefit analysis (CBA) of a hydraulic engineering project in the South of France, (Local Water Authority),- Support to the institutionalisation of IWRM through Water Accounting System in Indonesia and Philippines (French MoFA),- Foresight of Sustainable development in France up to 2030 (French MoE),- Development of National Environmental Accounting in Madagascar (MoFA),- Development of Land Quality Indicators (World Bank),- Participation to the World Bank Report on the State of the environment of Congo (World Bank),- Preparation of the first National Report on the Environment of 7 New independent States (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan), and,- Capacity building and support to the Laos government on environmental mainstreaming into land use planning policy (French MoFA); Was responsible for the company’s business development; Gave numerous lectures on environment and sustainable development policy.
  • Institute For European Environmental Policy (Ieep), Paris, Brussels (Think Tank)
    Institute For European Environmental Policy (Ieep) - Consultant / Deputy Director
    Institute For European Environmental Policy (Ieep), Paris, Brussels (Think Tank) Jan 1987 - Dec 1993
    Consultant / Deputy directorConsultancy Services on Environmental and Sustainable Development Studies, Fundraising, and Trainings: Managed several consultancy teams, and coordinated the technical and administrative aspects of the following:- Numerous projects on the implementation in France and other EU MS of all EC directives on the environment (EC, National governments),- Training sessions and tool kits on the EC environmental policies and EC regulations for the protection of the environment (EC, National governments, Private companies),- Analysis of the impact of the 1st IPCC report and preparation of the first National Press Conference on the issue (1988),- Analysis of European budgets (EC and MS) devoted to the protection of environment and climate change (EC and French MoE),- Preparation of the OECD Strategy on Environmental Economic Accounting (OECD),- Feasibility Study on the Debt-for-Nature financial mechanisms in the EU context (EC),- Several projects on the integration of environment into the Agriculture Common Policy (ACP), including through fiscal and economic instruments (i.e. agri-environmental subsidies, compensation for biodiversity and natural resources protection, valuation of ecosystem services, fiscal incentives, etc.),- Comparative analysis of National reports on the Environment (French Ministry of the environment and OECD),- Foresight study of the French agriculture within the European Context (French MoE),- Participation to the Report on the State of the environment of the Central African Republic (World Bank); Numerous lectures on environment and sustainable development policy (i.e. knowledge sharing).
  • Gerpa (1985) And Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique (Cnrs) (1986)
    Gerpa (1985) And Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique (Cnrs) (1986) - Consultant
    Gerpa (1985) And Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique (Cnrs) (1986) Jan 1985 - Dec 1987
    Ville De Paris, Île-De-France, France
    Junior consultantConsultancy Services on Environmental and Sustainable Development Studies and Mission, including: Analysis of impacts, particularly economical, of the concerned industrial and economic sectors and other major groups of stakeholders of the European decision to phase out lead from petrol (CNRS); Foresight of waste management in France (French Ministry of the Environment).

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