Hola, I'm Mitsue Elisa
A sustainability strategist supporting organizations to address climate technology circular economy climate policy nature-based solutions water, sanitation and hygiene climate adaptation net-zero strategies energy access carbon markets sustainable cities^
Innovation
Education
Sustainability
Experience
My expertise
I am a Fulbright scholar and sustainability strategist with a Masters from Harvard University.
With over 8 years of experience working and studying at leading institutions, I've led multidisciplinary projects across 10 countries, designing strategies for climate change, sustainable development, and circular economy.
knowledge base
Climate +
Sustainability
technical skills
Design +
Engineering
strategic experience
Government +
Business
Projects
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Evaluating adaptation progress of the Least Developed Countries
I revolutionized the reporting process for National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) at the UNFCCC, transforming a cumbersome, manual system into an efficient, transparent, and user-friendly platform.
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A circular business model for industrial machinery
Industrial machinery is built to last, but its true value is often lost when it reaches end-of-life. We maximized value retention up to 80% crafting a service model that turns scrapping waste into remanufacture opportunities and set a new standard for circular business practices.
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A seamless integration of financial climate risk assessment platforms
Leveraging my knowledge in climate finance and climate risk, I designed the product integration of two distinct climate risk platforms. In just one month. My efforts in user research and UX testing ensured a unified solution that meets diverse needs and that started release in under 60 days.
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Designing a High-Impact Energy Access Initiative for WWF
Through systemic maps and strategic analysis, this project crafted a groundbreaking regional energy access strategy for WWF, transforming scattered efforts across seven African nations into a unified, high-impact initiative now central to WWF’s Global Climate and Energy Practice.
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Funding water access through behavioural design in Mexico
A tradable water cryptocurrency, enabled by low-cost and non-intrusive smart water meters, to fund water accessibility and pipe maintenance through nudging water consumption behaviour.
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Inside the first Circular Economy Symposium at Harvard
As lead designer, I spearheaded the creation of innovative interactive sessions, modern sustainability branding, and upcycled materials, engaging 400+ participants and setting new standards for circular events. Discover how 20 Harvard students and professors brought this groundbreaking symposium to life.
Testimonials
I have worked with many inspiring leaders who have made the most of my transdisciplinary nature and enthusiastic attitude. I have constantly been praised for my leadership, energy, proactivity, intelligence and creativity.
“She brought a unique combination of analytical rigor and creative problem-solving to the design and implementation of projects; and demonstrated an outstanding ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and develop innovative value propositions.”
Malin Orebäck
Senior advisor at RISE, Research Institutes of Sweden, Circular Business Lab
“Mitsue’s work ethic, passion for climate, and ability to work with cross-functional teams were exemplary, especially with high-level steering committees. She is a fast-learner and isn’t scared to take on new challenges.”
Vanessa Pérez-Cirera, Ph.D.
Director, World Resources Institute - Global Economic Center
“She is an excellent team player, and embraced the UN core values with ease. She builds partnerships with different communities of practice effortlessly, and is able to effectively integrate different views into projects.”
Paul V. Desanker, Ph.D.
Manager, Response Subdivision, Adaptation Division, United Nations Climate Change
