RYWON YANG
Mapo-gu,Seoul
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Review Specialist
Adaptation Fund, World Bank
08.2022 - Current
- Technical reviewer of project/program proposal of the Adaptation Fund
- Conducting technical reviews of Innovation Facility and Locally Led Adaptation proposals during periodic review cycles, ensuring alignment with the Adaptation Fund’s Strategic Results Framework and other review criteria, including the Environmental and Social Policy and Gender Policy
Senior Researcher, Climate Technology Cooperation Division
National Institute of Green Technology(NGIT)
03.2021 - Current
- Team leader of Climate Finance team with research topic on ‘Climate Technology Cooperation Readiness Framework to Enhance Accessibility to Climate Finance’
- Developed NIGT’s strategy as a GCF Delivery Partner, leading the development of Climate Technology Roadmaps for developing countries, leveraging Korean climate technologies
- Initiated and led the accreditation for the Green Climate Fund(GCF) Delivery Partner of GTC
- Developed the Climate Technology Readiness Diagnostics Framework, a tool designed to assess the accessibility of developing countries to climate finance, enhancing funding access
- Developed climate technology cooperation projects, accessing a range of climate funds (GCF, CTCN, Korea ODA, etc.) and collaborating with stakeholders from the public and private sectors
- Facilitated policy dialogues with ministries, public institutes, private companies, academia, and NGOs, fostering discussions on Technology-Finance Linkages through workshops and meetings
Researcher, Climate Technology Cooperation Division
National Institute of Green Technology(NGIT)
09.2016 - 02.2021
- Program manager of the Climate Technology Cooperation Grant Program of the MSIT of the Republic of Korea
- Received the ‘Ministerial Citation for Climate Technology Cooperation’ from the MSIT of the Republic of Korea in 2020
- Led the planning, design, and development of Korea’s Climate Technology Cooperation Grant Program under the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism, overseeing the project selection process, concept reviews, and consultations with key stakeholders, including ministries, implementing entities, and development partners in recipient countries
- Managed the portfolio of climate technology cooperation projects, ensuring monitoring and evaluation, and reporting key results and impacts to the MSIT to ensure alignment with program objectives
- Conducted research on innovative technology transfer methods and financing solutions, drawing on insights from the Climate Technology Cooperation Grant Program management and monitoring experiences to enhance program impact
- Coordinated and facilitated conferences, workshops, and knowledge exchanges, strengthening cooperation with international organizations, line ministries, and private and public sector stakeholders to advance climate technology initiatives
Legal Specialist, International Legal Affairs Division
Ministry of Justice
11.2014 - 09.2016
- Project Manager for the ‘Legal Technical Assistance Program(ODA) for developing countries
- Managed the overall Official Development Assistance (ODA) Program for the Ministry of Justice and its affiliated agencies, ensuring alignment with international development goals
- Designed and developed Legal Technical Assistance Projects, collaborating with stakeholders from developing countries, Korea, and international organizations to address key legal and technical challenges
- Developed Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) guidelines and frameworks for the Legal Technical Assistance Program, ensuring effective tracking of outcomes and program performance
- Member of Korean delegation for the negotiation at UNFCCC
- Assessed legal implications of the Paris Agreement and participated in the negotiation
Intern, Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Conducted research in the field of international sale of goods, arbitration, and legal environment for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises
- Drafted abstracts of case law relating to UNCITRAL texts on electronic commerce and the sale of goods
Research Correspondent(France)
Korea Labour Institute
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Published periodical papers on labour law trends of France in the “International Labor Brief”, a monthly review published by the Korea Labour Institute
Timeline
Technical Review Specialist
Adaptation Fund, World Bank
08.2022 - Current
Senior Researcher, Climate Technology Cooperation Division
National Institute of Green Technology(NGIT)
03.2021 - Current
Researcher, Climate Technology Cooperation Division
National Institute of Green Technology(NGIT)
09.2016 - 02.2021
Legal Specialist, International Legal Affairs Division
Ministry of Justice
11.2014 - 09.2016
Intern, Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
05.2013 - 09.2013
Research Correspondent(France)
Korea Labour Institute
01.2013 - 12.2013
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