Dr Ali Benryane is the founder and CEO of SDI Global Consult, created to support governments, international organizations and development partners from project design through implementation. He has in-depth command of the financing mechanisms of the GEF, the Green Climate Fund and the Kunming Biodiversity Fund, among others, and designs bankable projects across Africa and the MENA region. Holding a PhD in biodiversity governance, he works on the implementation of the three Rio Conventions: climate (UNFCCC), biodiversity (CBD) and desertification (UNCCD). He works regularly with UNDP, UNIDO, UNEP, FAO and national ministries.
Arid, oasis and forest ecosystems, plant genetic resources, protected areas and biosphere reserves.
Biodiversity and ABS law, and the integration of environmental issues into sectoral and trade policies.
International conventions, Conferences of the Parties and South-South cooperation.
Financial structuring, fundraising, and public and private climate finance.
Carbon footprints, emission reduction pathways, sustainable buildings and projects eligible for green finance.
Results-based management, indicators, dashboards and national biodiversity reporting.
Gender action plans, participatory approaches, traditional knowledge and socio-economic analysis.
Impact assessments and audits aligned with international donor standards.
Web platforms, databases, visual identity and project communication.
Management control, treasury and financial compliance.
Sustainable development initiatives delivered across diverse countries and sectors.
A multidisciplinary team combining global insight with on-the-ground expertise.
Effective management of complex, donor-funded programmes with measurable impact.
Projects implemented in varied environmental, cultural, and institutional contexts.
