Karl Schultz

v More than 20 years of experience developing and implementing solutions for the challenges of climate
change for local, regional, national governments, and in the private sector.
v Advising and consulting on technologies, markets, financial mechanisms and partnerships to develop
emission reduction and climate adaptation projects, and strategies for business and government to navigate
changing climate policies.
v Evaluation, analysis and capacity building using qualitative and quantitative data and information to
define approaches, set policy, monitor and evaluate progress, improve processes, predict and record impact,
and evaluate risk; currently in the area of climate adaptation.
v Relationship building tying public, private and development sector initiatives together through dialogue,
negotiation, and communication.
v Program and project management with experience in assessment, planning, monitoring & evaluation,
financial management, urban and regional planning, modelling, and financial and cost benefit analysis.
v Program and project financing including start-up planning, business plan development, net present value
(NPV) analysis, fund raising, and financing mechanisms.
v Strategic planning in the area of inventory and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, mitigating risk, and
understanding vulnerabilities to climate change and adaptation responses.
v Technically proficient with climate adaptation processes including applying downscaled climate model
outputs for vulnerability, economic impact and participatory risk mapping and assessments, adaptation
design and investment, mainstreaming adaptation, and disaster risk management.
v Effective communication orally and in the form of written reports, guidance and policy documentation,
and presentations to high level audiences in person and at presentations, workshops, and conferences.