Cristiana Arcidiacono-Bàrsony

EC Expert | Strategic Advisor: Environment & Development | Business Developer | Team Leader | Board Member

Bachelor's DegreeLondon School of Economics

Hungary

Summary

Following my credo well encapsulated by Leonardo Da Vinci's quote, "The nicest and noblest thing is Nature itself", I have devoted myself to science and development. My diverse background allows me to lead and to strategize environmental, political, and development projects/programs of broad scope and complexity. I have several years of international experience (EU, Africa, MEA) enjoying various roles: - Strategic Advisor for major international organizations and financial companies (Venture Capitals, IAEA, UNESCO, CNRS, etc.). - Business Developer and Savvy Analyst for Innovative Solutions in diverse fields (Sustainable Development (SDGs), Water, Energy, Resilience-Mitigation-Adaptation, Capacity Building, Complex Emergencies, Digitalization (AI), ICT, etc). I am Grateful to Advocate Environmental and Social Causes also for Developing and Fragile countries. - Earth Child Institute (NYC), Board Member, - Initiative More Water for the Sahel (Paris), Board member, - Foundation for Post-Conflict Development (NYC), UN representative, - Working Group Business for Peace, UN Global COMPACT (NYC), member. Promoting people's involvement in advocating for change: Energy Justice, Humanistic Economy Available Internationally as a Strategic Consultant. Expertise Areas: International Relations&Capacity Building, Management of Natural Resources, Green & Digital Transition (AI), Business Development (Innovation). Main Achievements - Water, Climate Change Mitigation&Adaptation Management e.g. UNESCO. - Strategic advice on economic and environmental country situations and trends (Venture Capitals, CNRS). - Team Leader and coordinator in difficult situations e.g. operation in conflict areas. - Published articles in high impact factor scientific journals (e.g. a PRL, JPhysB), Magazines (e.g. IAEA). Written main Reports for several organizations (CARE, WPA, OI, SPARK, etc.). - Contributed to the work of two Nobel Peace awarded institutes. Enjoy working in a multicultural environment where diversity, integrity, and...some humor are valued!

Experience

  • development
  • climate change
  • development aid
  • research & development
  • private sector development
  • ec
  • world bank group
  • guinea
  • united states
  • benin
  • niger
  • china
  • Sectors
  • Funders
  • Countries

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