Benjamin Singer

Benjamin Singer is a Senior Biodiversity Specialist at the Global Environment Facility, where management of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund is a primary responsibility. Previously, Benjamin served as Team Lead for Central America, Mexico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic at the Green Climate Fund, overseeing a team focused on project management and country relations across nine nations. As a Senior Forest and Land Use Specialist at the same organization, Benjamin managed a portfolio exceeding $1 billion, supporting various climate finance initiatives and drafting key publications. Prior roles include Economic Affairs Officer at the United Nations, coordinating high-level responses to the COVID-19 crisis, and Sustainable Development Officer, managing the Global Forest Financing Facilitation Network. Earlier experience includes research at CIFOR and a solid academic background with a PhD from Sciences Po in Public Policy focused on forest policies.