About Nivin
Dr. Nivin Abdelmeguid is an environmental economist and climate policy expert specializing in energy transition, sustainability, and climate change mitigation. Currently serving as Assistant Professor (Adjunct) at Cairo University and working as an independent consultant, she brings multidisciplinary experience across academia, international organizations, and development projects. Her professional journey includes key roles with International Finance Corporation (IFC), Plan International, ACCIONA Energy, and leading environmental consultancies, where she has contributed to large-scale renewable energy projects, environmental governance, and sustainability frameworks. Her expertise spans energy economics, climate finance, environmental and social risk management (ESRM), GHG emissions modeling, and sustainable development policy, with strong involvement in global initiatives such as serving as an Expert Reviewer for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). She has authored impactful research and technical reports, including contributions to Egypt’s Biennial Transparency Report (UNFCCC), and published in peer-reviewed journals on decarbonization and climate transition pathways. With a strong blend of academic rigor, policy advisory, and international project experience, Dr. Abdelmeguid continues to drive evidence-based solutions for climate resilience and sustainable energy systems.
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Expertise
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Professional Summary
With extensive expertise in sustainable development and environmental management, the professional currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Cairo University, contributing to both academia and industry. As an Independent Consultant, they provide specialized advisory services on environmental and renewable energy projects, collaborating with financial institutions and international organizations on sustainability and climate initiatives. Previous roles include significant contributions as a Senior Environmental Specialist at SHiFTERRA Environmental Consultancy and as a Climate Change Advisor with Plan International, underscoring a solid background in strategic climate policy and environmental governance. Their academic involvement with illustrious institutions, such as the American University in Cairo, combined with their role as an Expert Reviewer for the IPCC, reflect a dedication to bridging knowledge and practice, highlighted by notable authorship and editorial contributions to publications on the future of the energy sector.
Work History
Assistant Professor (Adjunct)
Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University
2025 - Present
- Courses taught: Issues in Sustainable Development, Energy, and Environment & International Economic Institutions. Job responsibilities include developing curriculum and teaching, mentoring students while conducting original research leading to peer-reviewed publications, securing grant funding, thesis supervision, and serving on comprehensive examination committees.
Independent Consultant
Company Not Specified
2024 - Present
- Provide advisory services on environmental sustainability, energy and renewable energy projects, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Support financial institutions, international organizations, and government entities in integrating environmental and social (E&S) risk management, sustainability and climate reporting, and sustainable industrial practices. Key areas of work include E&S due diligence for infrastructure and energy projects, support to national climate reporting and MRV systems, renewable energy and sustainability project evaluation, sustainable industry, and capacity building on environmental governance, circular economy, and green finance.
Editor & Contributing Author
Nova Science Publishers
2025 - 2026
- Serve as editor and chapter author for the volume 'The Future of the Energy Sector: Innovations for Economic Growth and Sustainability.' Overseeing the process from chapter solicitation to final manuscript delivery. Review and evaluate submissions, provide revision guidance to contributors, and invite additional chapters to meet publication targets. Ensure consistency in formatting and referencing, elevated language and style to meet international academic standards, and coordinate author information, abstracts, permissions, and copyright transfer documentation. Author the chapter titled 'Scaling Innovation in the Global Energy Sector: A Roadmap to Net-Zero Economy.'
Expert Reviewer
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
2025 - 2026
- Served as Expert Reviewer contributing to the 2027 Methodology Report on Inventories for Short-lived Climate Forcers (SLCFs) and the Working Group II contribution to the Special Report on Climate Change and Cities (SRCities). Reviewed chapters related to energy sector methodologies for estimating emissions of short-lived climate forcers and chapters 'Cities in a Changing Climate' and 'How to Facilitate and Accelerate Change' of the SRCities report.
Senior Environmental Specialist
SHiFTERRA Environmental Consultancy
2024 - 2025
- Led high-impact projects on climate change, environmental policy, and energy transition. Role included designing studies, developing policy recommendations, coordinating multi-stakeholder processes, and serving as Lead Author and Technical Editor of Egypt’s First Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1) submitted to the UNFCCC. Provided technical guidance on climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, supervised junior consultants, and ensured the quality and coherence of reports, proposals, and publications aligned with international standards.
Climate Change & Environment Advisor
Plan International, Middle East, Eastern, and Southern Africa Region
2022 - 2024
- Provided strategic guidance and technical support on climate change initiatives across multiple country offices. Monitored the implementation of the organization’s global environmental policy, ensuring alignment with international environmental standards. Designed and delivered training sessions on emerging environmental and climate change topics, contributed to grant proposals, and advised teams on sustainable programming practices.
Environmental & Social Specialist
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
2020 - 2022
- Oversaw the West Bakr Wind Farm project, ensuring compliance with IFC and EBRD performance standards. Managed E&S risks and impacts, provided guidance on implementation standards, and conducted environmental and social audits.
Environmental & Social Site Manager
ACCIONA Energy
2018 - 2020
- Key role in the development of three photovoltaic plants at Benban Solar Park with combined capacity of 150 MW and peak power of 186 MWp. Ensured compliance with regulations and standards, supported project design and implementation, and developed E&S management plans for operation and maintenance phases.
Teaching & Research Assistant
American University in Cairo
2016 - 2018
Research Associate
Takween Integrated Community Development
2014 - 2015
Lab Chemist
Pfizer
2008 - 2010
Teaching & Research Assistant
American University in Cairo
2011 - 2014
Country Coordinator
the 2nd Regional Climate Change Conference (RCCC 2026)
2026 - Present
- Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation: Building inclusive and sustainable communities.
Editorial Board Member
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute MDPI
2025 - Present
Carbon Literacy Trainer
The Carbon Literacy Project
2025 - Present
Research Mentor
ScholarsColab
2025 - Present
- Invited position to mentor researchers.
Education Summary
The individual is a distinguished scholar currently pursuing a PhD in Euro-Mediterranean Studies with a focus on Environmental and Energy Economics at Cairo University, renowned for a dissertation on mitigating GHG emissions in Egypt's energy sector awarded with the highest honors. They hold an MSc in Sustainable Development from the American University in Cairo, displaying expertise in green technologies. Additionally, they completed a Master of Public Policy with a concentration in Social and Environmental Policy, also at the American University in Cairo, and a Bachelor's in Chemistry from Cairo University, showcasing a strong foundation in organic chemistry.
Education History
PhD, Euro-Mediterranean Studies/Environmental and Energy Economics
Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, Egypt
2020 - Present
Dissertation title: “Long-range energy alternatives planning scenarios to mitigate GHG emissions from energy sector: LEAP model application of Egypt’s energy sector.” Grade: Excellent with Highest Honors.
MSc, Sustainable Development/Green Technologies
School of Sciences and Engineering, American University in Cairo, Egypt
2016 - 2019
Master of Public Policy/Social and Environmental Policy
School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, American University in Cairo, Egypt
2011 - 2014
BSc, Chemistry/Organic Chemistry
Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt
2003 - 2007
Publications Summary
N. Abdelmeguid is a distinguished scholar and prolific author who has contributed extensively to various academic and professional fields, particularly focusing on energy policy, climate adaptation, and economic implications of social policies in developing regions. Their work, featured prominently in journals such as the "Review of Economics and Political Science" and insightful conferences like the "Regional Climate Change Conference," emphasizes integrated approaches to the water-energy-climate nexus and decarbonization strategies in emerging economies, including multiple studies on energy sector transformations in Egypt. Furthermore, Abdelmeguid has co-authored significant texts under UN Publications and contributed to comprehensive examinations of international treaties' impacts and regional governance, published by prestigious institutions such as the American University in Cairo and the Faculty of Economics and Political Science at Cairo University.
Published Works
Decarbonizing Egypt’s energy sector: Pathways for an accelerated energy transition
Journal Article person Abdelmeguid, N.Ibrahiem, D.
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Journal: Not specified
Publisher: Review of Economics and Political Science
Volume/Issue: 4
Pages: 303-322
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Transforming the water–energy–climate nexus in emerging economies: Toward integrated and resilient transitions
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Publisher: Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability
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Gender-responsive climate adaptation finance in coastal communities: Comparative evidence from Egypt, Bangladesh, and Indonesia
Conference Paper person Abdelmeguid, N.
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Environmental justice in a changing climate: Addressing inequalities in Egypt, Tunisia, and Syria
Conference Paper person Abdelmeguid, N.
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The new proposed energy subsidy reform in Egypt: Impact and recommendations for implementation
Technical Report person Ali, H.E.Awatta, H.Swailam, I.Abdel Baky, M.Kadry, M.Abdelmeguid, N.
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Information necessary to track progress made in the implementation and fulfillment of nationally determined contributions under Article 4 of the Paris Agreement (Chapter 3)
Technical Report person Sakr, D.Abdelmeguid, N.Shawky, A.Nakhla, D.Khairy, M.Magdy, N.
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The new proposed energy subsidy reform in Egypt: Impact and recommendations for implementation
Technical Report person Abdel Baky, M.Kadry, M.Abdelmeguid, N.
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Information necessary to track progress made in the implementation and fulfillment of nationally determined contributions under Article 4 of the Paris Agreement (Chapter 3)
Book Chapter person Sakr, D.Abdelmeguid, N.Shawky, A.Nakhla, D.Khairy, M.Magdy, N.
calendar_today 5/5/2026
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National circumstances and institutional arrangements (Chapter 1)
Book Chapter person Sakr, D.Abdelmeguid, N.Magdy, N.Zakaria, N.Hbous, S.
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Beyond Sustainability: Reframing the Global Agenda through Regenerative Development
Book Chapter person Abdelmeguid, N.
calendar_today 5/5/2026
Book: Not specified
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: Not specified
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Scaling innovation in the global energy sector: A roadmap to net-zero Economy
Book Chapter person Abdelmeguid, N.
calendar_today 5/5/2026
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Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
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Egypt’s Clean Energy Crossroads: New Research Maps the Most Cost-Effective Route to 2050
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Economic implications of migration: A comparative study of Spain and Morocco
Other person Niedermeier, A.Abdelmeguid, N.
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Understanding the context and consequences of the Abraham Accords in the MENA region
Other person Abdelmeguid, N.
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Political party and democratic governance: Contrasting political systems in Italy and Tunisia
Other person Abdelmeguid, N.
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GHG emissions and COVID-19 response: A cross-country analysis of post-lockdown trends
Other person Abdelmeguid, N.Niedermeier, A.
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EU COVID-19 response and the unforeseen economic turbulence
Other person Abdelmeguid, N.Waheed, M.
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The COVID-19 pandemic: Aspects of human security in UK
Other person Abdelmeguid, N.
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Unlocking Egypt’s nuclear energy potential to achieve the Paris climate goal
Other person Abdelmeguid, N.Niedermeier, A.
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The role of energy in promoting regional cooperation in the East Mediterranean
Other person Abdelmeguid, N.Niedermeier, A.
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EU environmental law: Is it the new model of global environmental governance?
Other person Abdelmeguid, N.
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The Arab Spring one year later: An assessment of the historical impact and emanating trends for 2012
Other person Abdelmeguid, N.
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Assessing the impact of microfinance in Egypt: A case study of Darb Al-Ahmar district
Case Study person Abdelmeguid, N.Bremer, J.
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The economic causes of the Egyptian revolution “January 25, 2011.”
Other person Abdelmeguid, N.El Banna, S.Korayem, S.
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The ethical motivation in public service
Other person Abdelmeguid, N.
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Certifications Summary
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems – Lead Auditor Certification Training under UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) on GHG inventories, mitigation frameworks, and transparency mechanisms Certifications and workshops from World Resources Institute (WRI) on emissions impact assessment and climate strategy alignment PRME Climate Literacy Training (UN Global Compact) Specialized training in Environmental & Social Risk Management Systems (ESRMS) for financial institutions Capacity-building programs on climate finance, decarbonization strategies, and sustainability governance
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