? ESP 2025 EXPERTS ?

Dear all, as the application deadline for the ESP 2025 is approaching, we are beyond honoured to introduce Bowei Guo, a leading voice in Energy and Environmental Economics! ?

✨ About:
- ? Associate Professor at the School of Applied Economics, Renmin University of China.
- ? Associate Researcher at the Energy Policy Research Group, University of Cambridge.
- ? PhD graduate from the Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge.

?Expertise:
- Carbon pricing and consumer behaviours in electricity markets.
- Exploring consumer willingness to pay for environmental goods.
- Designing efficient and equitable electricity markets in China.
- Supporting economic and energy restructuring toward carbon neutrality.

? Join the webinar “Energy Transition and Equity Challenges: Exploring the Social Impacts and Policy Solutions in the Energy Transition Process” to share your ideas with the world-leading scholar!

? Date and Time: Stay tuned!

? The application link: https://lnkd.in/d3iDFuzi

? ESP 2025 EXPERTS ?

We are thrilled to welcome back Ayodeji Stephen, a dedicated advocate for sustainable energy and infrastructure development, who has been supporting the ESP project for many consecutive years! ?

✨ About Ayodeji:
- ? PhD Researcher at Dublin City University, focusing on hydrogen and electrification solutions for transportation to achieve global low-emission mobility goals.
- ? Africa Energy Associate on the Climate Champions Team, actively supporting the Green H2 Alliance (AGHA).
- Drives green hydrogen development in Africa.
- Mobilizes political support for sustainable energy initiatives.
- Organizes peer-exchange activities and regional collaborations.

? Ayodeji's expertise spans decarbonization strategies, renewable energy technologies, and transport electrification, with a mission to create solutions that address Africa's energy needs while fostering environmental sustainability. ?

? Join the webinar on the topic “Clean Transportation's Role in Energy Equity”.

THE APPLICATION LINK (for your convenience ?): https://forms.gle/kUmAogTvibd1eCFh7

?THE ESP TEAM: KEY INFO ?

? Dear ESP participants, we congratulate you on receiving your certificates! ?

? We would also like to thank those young leaders still waiting for their certificates to be published! Thank you for your patience and for reaching out to us! Do not worry, we will prepare the documents over the course of this week! ?

? In the meantime, we would like to present to you the key information about the incredible people behind our project - the organisers’ ESP Team! Should you need any advice on how to apply to contests or craft your projects, we are here to help guide you on your journey using the expertise presented! ?

⚡️ Diaa Behary —Co-founder and Chairman

⁃ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical power engineering;
⁃ MSc. in Power plant Engineering;
⁃ Ph.D. researcher and lecturer in Energy Engineering at SPBPU.
⁃ Founder of "I Engineer" team;
⁃ Co-founder and Chairman of an organization "Global Energy Community»;
⁃ Participant of numerous workshops, programs, and events about energy, climate change, and entrepreneurship
⁃ Interests: Hydrogen production, Energy transition, climate change, Entrepreneurahip, and business development.

⚡️Polina Varfolomeeva — Co-founder and Head of the Project Management Team

⁃ Works with small and medium-sized enterprises in a regional business support center;
⁃ PhD-student in international relations at Saint Petersburg State University, Russia;
⁃ The SDG#1 Youth Envoy to Russia;
⁃ Secretary-General of Far Eastern Model UN 2019 to General Assembly Second Committee on ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all;
⁃ More than 8 years of experience in project management
⁃ Expert in political science and SDGs

⚡️Victoria Silvanovich - Member of the Project Management Team

⁃ A consultant for a consulting company;
⁃ Studies mechanical engineering;
⁃ Volunteer member of the All-Russian hackathon Organisers Team promoting SDG 8;
⁃ Volunteer of the international camp from Service Civil International;
⁃ Participant of the International Forum on Sustainable Development Goals among CIS countries 2022, 2023;
⁃ Participant of the SDG Forum 2023 by Moscow State Institute of International Relations
⁃ Participant of sustainable case championship by recruiting company ANDY and other various case championships
⁃ Main Interests in SDGs: sustainable energy, economic growth (SDG 8), quality education (SDG 4).

⚡️Abdelkader Ibrahim - Lead Graphic Designer of the ESP Program

⁃ Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Science (Egypt, 2020);
⁃ Experience of managing the quality control systems;
⁃ Freelance graphic designer with a special focus on branding (the new incredible ESP logo was created by Abdelkader Ibrahim);
⁃ Budding sustainability and ESG activist.

⚡️ Marina Fedorina - Head of PR for the ESP Team

⁃ Bachelor’s degree in PR and advertising from the MGIMO University, Russia;
⁃ A Master’s student in PR and advertising;
⁃ Interned at the PR Team of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow;
⁃ Participant of youth conferences and PR contests in Russia;
⁃ Holds a vocational degree in communication design from the HSE University School of Design (Russia).

??✨ The ESP Program 2024 has officially come to an end with a truly inspiring closing ceremony on 02/03! ? We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the ESP participants for successfully completing the program! Your dedication, hard work, and active participation in developing your projects have truly been remarkable. ??

? We want to thank each and every one of you for your commitment to creating positive change in your communities and beyond. Your vision and passion are truly inspiring, and we believe that you are all leaders and change-makers in your own right! ???

? The ESP Team is here to support you in applying for various project contests and opportunities to further showcase your projects. We believe in you and your incredible potential to make a difference in the world! ??

?We would also like to express our gratitude to the international experts who have generously shared their knowledge, expertise, and support throughout the program. Your contributions have been invaluable in shaping the projects of our ESP participants!

A very special thank you to amazing Rob Veersma as a speaker, and Diana Tereschenko as an expert for being a special part of the presentation day and the closing ceremony, thank you for reviewing the ESP projects and offering stellar advice to our ESP Project Teams! ??

Congratulations once again, ESP participants! We are so proud of all that you have accomplished and cannot wait to see the amazing impact you will continue to make in the world. Keep shining bright! ✨?

? ESP FINAL PRESENTATIONS AND CLOSING CEREMONY ?

? Dear ESP participants, the most important stage of our ESP program will begin at 4 PM on the 2nd of March!

? We invite you to present your projects and acquire invaluable feedback from the amazing ESP experts: Rob Veersma, Dimitris Symeonidis and Diana Tereschenko!

?TOPIC: Final Presentations and Closing Ceremony
?EVENT DATE: 02.03.2024
?EVENT TIME: 4 PM (CET)

? You have already had the pleasure of attending the lectures of Mr. Veersma and Mr. Symeonidis, be ready to meet Diana Tereschenko, a seasoned project management professional with over 5 years of experience in strategic planning, building and managing strong multicultural teams, and navigating diverse project environments.

? Diana holds a Bachelor's degree in Management from Far Eastern Federal University (Russia) and completed training in project management and leadership from the University of Hong Kong and the University of Oxford! Besides, she is an active member of International Project Management Association YC.

? Make sure to attend and present your projects to complete the program and receive special certificates. We can't wait to see the stellar ideas you all have been working on! ??

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