Dr. Roger Achkar is a distinguished global leader, engineer, and social scientist with over two and a half decades of experience driving environmental initiatives, sustainable energy strategies, and international development. As the Founder and President of the UK-based Global Waste Cleaning Network (GWCN), Dr. Achkar heads the world’s largest environmental and energy network, spanning over 2,100 member organizations across 187 countries. Under his executive leadership, GWCN actively bridges the gap between academic institutions, NGOs, and the private sector to catalyze definitive solutions for global waste management and climate challenges. A highly sought-after global speaker and vanguard environmental thought leader, Dr. Achkar developed the Integrated Waste Opportunity Cost (IWOC) metric—the world’s first metric designed to quantify the hidden cost of waste across financial, environmental, and systemic dimensions. He also pioneered the Digital Waste to Energy Protocol (DW2EP), an innovative framework that transforms wasted digital energy into measurable, tradable environmental value, bridging digital infrastructure with sustainability goals. In tandem with his non-profit mobilization, Dr. Achkar serves as General Manager for a prominent energy services company, directing high-impact engineering ventures that specialize in engine-based power generation and renewable energy projects. Dr. Achkar's technical and administrative acumen is heavily leveraged by national funding and innovation bodies. He serves as an Expert Assessor for Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, where he evaluates cutting-edge project proposals for funding. His elite academic foundations are supported by advanced credentials and studies from world-class institutions, including Harvard University, the University of Leicester, Cranfield University, and CentraleSupélec. His profound contributions to global industry have earned him top professional distinctions. Dr. Achkar holds prestigious Fellowships with the Energy Institute (FEI), the Institute of Leadership (FIoL), and the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES). He has also been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of his lifelong devotion to international environmental stewardship. An internationally decorated executive, Dr. Achkar is a two-time Silver Stevie® Award winner, notably securing the prestigious Thought Leader of the Year distinction. His measurable impact on corporate environmental standards has further been honored with the globally acclaimed SEAL Sustainability Leader Award. Through his interconnected roles in corporate energy execution, national project validation, and global network leadership, Dr. Achkar continues to systematically shape the future of international environmental policy and green energy systems.

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