Mohan Munasinghe

Deputy Chairman of the International Panel on Climate Change and Nobel Peace Prize 2007. Chairman of the Munasinghe Institute for Development (MIND)

English

Travels from

Sri Lanka

What are the Expert’s Topics?

Topics

Specific topics

Políticas macroeconómicas para el desarrollo sostenible

sustainable energy development

About the Expert

Who Is Mohan Munasinghe?

Mohan Munasinghe, a global leader in sustainable development and Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), is an esteemed authority on climate change, energy, and environmental issues. Co-recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with the IPCC, he is currently the Founder Chairman of the Munasinghe Institute for Development (MIND) and MIND Group in Colombo, Chairman of the Presidential Expert Commission (PEC) on Sustainable Sri Lanka 2030 Vision and Strategic Path, a Distinguished Guest Professor at Peking University, and Honorary Senior Advisor to the Government of Sri Lanka. His pioneering work in “Sustainomics” and his extensive academic and research background position him as one of the most influential thought leaders in global sustainability.

What is his Background?

With over five decades of experience, Professor Munasinghe has been a key advisor to governments and global institutions. Previously, he was Senior Advisor and Manager at the World Bank in Washington D.C., focusing on sustainable development policies, water, energy, and transport, and served as Director-General of the Sustainable Consumption Institute at the University of Manchester. He also held the position of Chancellor at the International Water Academy in Oslo. His “Sustainomics” concept, introduced at the 1992 Earth Summit, and his contributions to global agreements like the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have made a lasting impact in sustainable development. In Sri Lanka, he was the president’s chief advisor on energy and technology, establishing the Computer and Information Technology Council (CINTEC). He has authored more than 120 books and published around 400 papers on economics, climate change, disaster management, water, transport, and sustainable development.

Speaker’s Conferences

What Are His Conferences Like?

Munasinghe’s conferences are renowned for their integrative and in-depth approach to sustainability, particularly the intersections of economics and environmental conservation. His style is informative and focused on practical solutions for sustainable development, emphasizing “Sustainomics” and the Balanced Inclusive Green Growth (BIGG) framework. Attendees gain a clear understanding of today’s global challenges and actionable strategies for climate change, resource management, and responsible consumption.

Selection of Conferences

The Economic Impact of Climate Change

In this talk, Mohan Munasinghe delves into how climate change impacts not only the environment but also the global economy. He analyzes effects on productivity, agriculture, energy sectors, and the necessary government policies to mitigate these risks. His approach includes recommendations based on “Sustainomics” and strategies for sustainable green growth.

Sustainable Development and Responsible Consumption Goals

Munasinghe explores sustainable consumption and production as key elements in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He introduces the concept of Millennium Consumption Goals (MCGs), advocating changes in consumption habits to enable inclusive, ecologically sustainable growth. His talk is a call to action to transform how we consume resources.

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