MOHAMMAD WASFI ABUMUGHLI

• Lead the design and execution of experimental projects to test and validate innovative solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Curate and manage a diverse portfolio of grassroots experiments aimed at driving sustainable development.
• Leverage blogs and social media to share insights and outcomes, enhancing public engagement.
• Collaborate with the global UNDP Accelerator Lab network to exchange knowledge and best practices.
• · Led the experimentation of emerging development areas, including digital innovation, artificial intelligence, creative confidence, and human-cantered design.

Projects:

• GEF/UNDP: Reduction and Elimination of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) through the sound management of solid waste, healthcare waste, and e-waste.
• GEF/UNDP Global ABS Project: Strengthening capacities for the Nagoya Protocol.
• German funded: Regional Cool-up Programme.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and ensure the effective implementation of environmental projects in line with UNDP standards.
• Coordinate closely with stakeholders, including government ministries and NGOs, to drive project success.
• Provide expert technical advice on climate change, biodiversity, and waste management initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of national environmental policies and legal frameworks, including the National ABS bylaw and E-waste regulations.

• Developed and implemented stakeholder management strategies to enhance project impact.
• Facilitated participatory activities with youth to identify and address community challenges.
• Conducted capacity-building assessments and developed training programs to support the sustainability of Youth Centers.

• Contributed significantly to the successful and environmentally safe disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and contaminated equipment across Jordan.
• Supported the development of comprehensive national guidelines for the management of PCBs, ensuring alignment with international best practices and environmental standards.
• Led extensive sampling and analysis efforts, coordinating with national and international partners to monitor and assess environmental risks, contributing to a robust database for informed decision-making.

• Provided technical oversight for production and research laboratories.
• Offered consultancy and support to mushroom growers, improving production efficiency.
• Conducted biotechnology research focused on developing and testing new products.