Secretariat

The International Resource Panel Secretariat is hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme. It is located in Paris, France.

It coordinates administrative and operational functions of the IRP. This work includes organizing meetings, inviting new members, preparing proposals for strategic direction and work plans, supporting Working Groups and the Resource Panel Co-Chairs, organizing internal and external peer reviews for each assessment report as well as editing and publication, and conducting communication and dissemination activities. The Secretariat enables the International Resource Panel and Steering Committee to fulfill their roles efficiently and ensure that the objectives of the Panel are met.

Secretariat roles and responsibilities

	Merlyn Van Voore Head, IRP Secretariat Merlyn heads the secretariat of the International Resource Panel. She supervises the overall direction and operation of the Panel’s assessments and outreach.
	Hala Razian Programme Management Officer Hala coordinates IRP scientific assessments, including the IRP’s flagship report The Global Resources Outlook and its derivative products, the IRP Co-Chairs Think Piece series, and forthcoming research on Socioeconomic Implications of Resource Efficiency. She is the focal point for intergovernmental and regional bodies and processes, liaison with other science-policy panels, the IRP Strategic Programme of Work and support to the IRP Co-Chairs. She is also the focal point for financial administration of the IRP.
	Ainhoa Carpintero Rogero Associate Programme Management Officer Ainhoa coordinates the IRP scientific assessments on Circular Economy and Consumer Electronic Goods, Resources and Finance, and Science-Based Targets. She provides substantive support to the organization of IRP meetings and events.
	Victor Valido Project Manager Victor coordinates the work streams on Material Flow Analysis and on Decarbonizing Global Metropolitan Regions. He oversees the recruitment of top scientific talent into the Panel. He also supports IRP funding by liaising with donors, developing funding proposals, and managing donor agreements. Finally, he covers project reporting.
	Hannah Lorenz Intern Hannah contributes across the Secretariat as the full time intern, supporting a diverse portfolio of programmatic, communications, and research activities, bridging daily coordination with long-term strategic insight.
	Angelique Sakura Gaudin Intern Angelique Sakura works part-time supporting the Secretariat on communications, research activities and ad hoc project management support.