Hwajin Kim Email & Phone Number

Seoul, Kr

Seoul, South Korea

•Led the Renewables Deployment Strategy Convening in Seoul in 2023 that provided the Seoul Policy Areas for Accelerated Renewables Deployment document with four RE policy asks identified• Coordinate a network of 80+ organizations (climate and renewable energy CSOs, thinktanks and industry associations)• Facilitate peer-to-peer learning at the global and national levels by organizing and moderating 8 capacity-building webinars and workshops on renewables-friendly power system and efficient policy and regulatory environment for clean energy• Lead and oversee global and regional strategy convenings on clean energy transition and its follow-up programs (e.g. a closed-door meeting, COP28 official side-events, and numerous virtual gatherings)• Strategize and launch a regional network in Asia• Write, develop and review program proposals, concept note of a program, strategy documents, and research and input to issue papers and reports• Communicate and liaise with external partners• Manage a team of 2-4 colleagues working both remotely and in-person in the office, of different nationalities

대한민국 제주도

Produce research-based knowledge products on electric vehicles and future mobility[Recent papers]•the 4th Comprehensive Plan for Promotion and Distribution of Electric Vehicles in Jeju(https://www.jri.re.kr/contents/index.php?mid=0413&job=detail&seq=3345&gubun=h)•Case Studies on the ICE Vehicle Repair Industry (authored for the Korea Employment Information Service)•Literature Reviews on Policy Recommendations for the Facilitation of Battery-Electric Trucks

Jeju, Jeju-Do, Korea

Programme Officer at Centre Internationale de formation des Autorités et Leaders Jeju (Jeju International Training Center)• Develop and implement online/offline capacity-building training workshops on sustainable development (including on youth, smart city, and green transition)• Research, analyze and present training materials and content for workshop participants• Monitor and review outcome documents and action plans of trainees• Liaise and communicate with institutional partners including governmental and inter-governmental organizations• Work with regional centers and UNITAR HQ to facilitate delivering our mandate• Prepare various written outputs including meeting summary and bi-annual strategy document• Support a ROK-UNDP project on triangular cooperation in Southeast Asia countries• Lead the preparation and coordination of the 11th Jeju International Youth Forum which invited 191 students and teachers to an on-and-offline hybrid forum• Manage budgetary and strategic work plan as a team leader

Paris Area, France

•Led the 8th International Renewable Energy Conference (KIREC Seoul 2019) that invited around 3,000 participants•Managed 200 speaker invitees and oversee the overall invitation process•Coordinated with internal & external authors to develop and review concept notes•Contributed to the REN21 Renewables in Cities Global Status Report with research on air pollution and climate policy data•Communicated as a bridge with the counterparts effectively to address cross-cultural gaps and challenges•Assisted side-events organisation

Paris Area, France

• Supported and facilitated successful governance meetings by contributing to drafting and proofreading key meeting documents• Evaluated workstream and initiative activities by monitoring project proposals and on-going contracts• Carried out policy research and analysis for the EU Long-term Energy and Climate Strategy• Developed comprehensive knowledge products that translate scientific and technical information into policy narratives for non-expert audiences• Liaised with national/sub-national authorities and other key stakeholders to help enhance cooperation, including through supporting NY Climate Summit Roundtable of 30 high-level ministers• UN Core competencies: Professionalism, Communication, Teamwork, Commitment to continuous learning, Technological awareness

Seoul, South Korea

• Contributed to delivering the Financial Hub Korea's objective by supporting regular engagement with more than dozen private sector actors• Supported strengthening multi-stakeholder network and dialogues including Hong Kong Roundtable and Dialogue with 10 ASEAN Ambassador• Facilitated communication with high-level counterparts on mission to Korea to enhance international cooperation• Conducted policy-relevant research and analysis by finding up-to-date information and providing summary report on major policy implications• Assisted overseas advancement of local financial organizations through liaison, administrative works & ad-hoc teleconference• Provided interpretation service as necessary, including simultaneous and consecutive, whispering interpretation

South Korea

• Advised Korean delegation to UNFCCC COP19, 20 and 21 as a principal interpreter for the Minister• Liaised as national focal point with the UN agencies, OECD & GCF• Undertook research and developed written output documents on comprehensive environmental issuesincluding climate change, air quality, biodiversity, climate finance, and sustainable development• Coordinated and participated in high-level meetings and conferences (HLPF, COPs, Water forum, etc.)• Provided administrative and substantive support to the team and the Ministry in general

Master'S Degree, European Studies - Globalizing Europe, Cum Laude

• This was an interdisciplinary course that was comprehensive in nature with students having the leverage to choose their focus area •.

Master'S Degree, Development Policy - Concentration On Sustainable Development

• Thesis - Bicycle Sharing Economy: Political and Managerial Implications (awarded Outstanding Thesis Award in 2017) • Publication.

Master'S Degree, Conference Interpretation

Activities and Societies: Graduate School of Interpretation and Translation• Scholarship on Excellent Performance for four consecutive.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Linguistics

• Global Leaders Program (GLP) • Exchange program to Argentina