Janek Vähk
Zero Pollution Policy Manager
Vorst, Brussels Region, Belgium
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About
As an experienced and dedicated environmental policy professional, I have been instrumental in shaping and implementing strategies for pollution reduction and sustainability. Currently serving as the Zero Pollution Policy Manager at Zero Waste Europe, I have successfully aligned organisational initiatives with the European Green Deal goals, driving comprehensive frameworks for waste management, renewable energy, and recycling. My expertise extends to managing operating grants, such as the LIFE programme.
Previously, I have excelled in various roles including Fundraising Coordinator at Friends of the Earth Europe, where I honed my skills in income projection, resource allocation, and networking. My freelance work as a fundraising expert with Justice and Environment, coupled with my role as Project Officer at Humana Spain, further solidified my ability to secure funding from diverse sources including the EC, DFID, AECID, and DANIDA.
With a strong academic foundation in Environmental Sciences and Policy (MSc) from Central European University and a Postgraduate Degree in Charity Marketing and Fundraising from Bayes Business School, I bring both strategic vision and practical expertise to the table. Proficient in multiple languages including English, Spanish, and French, I am equipped to navigate and influence international environmental policy landscapes.
Articles by Janek
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🌱 MRBT: A Sustainable Approach to Mitigating Methane Emissions from Landfills🌎
🌱 MRBT: A Sustainable Approach to Mitigating Methane Emissions from Landfills🌎
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🌍 The CCS Debate: Reconsidering Public Funding for Waste Incineration
🌍 The CCS Debate: Reconsidering Public Funding for Waste Incineration
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Reevaluating Waste Incineration Practices in the EU: Urging a Pan-European Moratorium
Reevaluating Waste Incineration Practices in the EU: Urging a Pan-European Moratorium
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Activity
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As the IFC - International Finance Corporation (IFC)/ The World Bank Board of Directors prepares to vote on the fate of four proposed Waste-to-Energy…
As the IFC - International Finance Corporation (IFC)/ The World Bank Board of Directors prepares to vote on the fate of four proposed Waste-to-Energy…
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🌍 The European incineration industry is increasingly looking for new markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America as the European market becomes…
🌍 The European incineration industry is increasingly looking for new markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America as the European market becomes…
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a central point too many politicians still don't get.
a central point too many politicians still don't get.
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Experience
Education
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DNS The Necessary Teacher Training College
Bachelor's Degree Education
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Thesis on "Teaching mutual understanding through history lessons" (Evaluated “B").
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Central European University/The University of Manchester
Master's Degree Environmental Science and Policy A
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Activities and Societies: Students representative
Theses on "the Evaluation of Environmental Management Systems´ support systems in Estonia" . Superviser - Aleg Cherp
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Academy Nord
Bachelor's Degree Public administration and EU studies B
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Activities and Societies: Assistant to Free Europe Center
Theses on "Approximation of Estonia´s air quality acts to EU environmental acquis". During my studies I was students' representative in Academic Council. I received two scholarships: one for excellence in studies "Andrus Park" and another for an essay in Philosophy.
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Advisor / Asesor
MITA ONG Centro de Desarrollo de Iniciativas Empresariales
- Present 12 years 8 months
Economic Empowerment
I help to broaden donor base for MITA ONG work, with focus on EU funding.
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Fundraiser
Prosalus, Salud y Desarrollo
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Health
I supported the fundraising team in putting together applications for international funders.
Publications
Courses
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EU Environmental Law
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Environmental Policy and Politics
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Marketing and Fundraising
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Resource Management
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Strategic Marketing
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Strategy, Diversity and Governance
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Voluntary Sector Policy
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Waste Management
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Water resources
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Projects
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Livelihoods and food security project in Oio.
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The project aims to improved livelihoods for 1.500 poor families in the Oio region through increased food security and enhanced income-generating opportunities. This outcome will be measured through the following indicators:
1) 40% increase in household income from agriculture related activities in the target area
2) 40% increase in yields of major crops in target area
3) 20% in value added in the agriculture sector in the target area
4) 40% decrease in proportion of…The project aims to improved livelihoods for 1.500 poor families in the Oio region through increased food security and enhanced income-generating opportunities. This outcome will be measured through the following indicators:
1) 40% increase in household income from agriculture related activities in the target area
2) 40% increase in yields of major crops in target area
3) 20% in value added in the agriculture sector in the target area
4) 40% decrease in proportion of under-nourished population in the target area
5) 80% of the households are food secure (by having 3 meals a day)
6) 25% increase in adult literacy for women and man in the target area increased
The project will target 1,500 farmers and at least 70% female (1,050) and compare the results to the baseline data and to non-participating farmers. In order to achieve the 70% involvement of females, the project will hold meeting with local and traditional leaders and visit all the women headed households in the area.Other creators -
Languages
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Español
Professional working proficiency
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Inglés
Full professional proficiency
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Estonio
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Portugués
Limited working proficiency
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Ruso
Elementary proficiency
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French
Limited working proficiency
Organizations
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Institute of Fundraising
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🚨 New Report Alert: Limits to Plastic Growth: Towards a Global Cap on Primary Plastics Production 🌍 I'm excited to share a new report from Lund…
🚨 New Report Alert: Limits to Plastic Growth: Towards a Global Cap on Primary Plastics Production 🌍 I'm excited to share a new report from Lund…
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🌍 The German Waste Management Association (BDE) has taken a bold step, calling for the inclusion of all waste incineration plants and landfills…
🌍 The German Waste Management Association (BDE) has taken a bold step, calling for the inclusion of all waste incineration plants and landfills…
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I'm thrilled to share our latest paper, which examines the environmental impact of Latvia's beverage container deposit refund system on coastal…
I'm thrilled to share our latest paper, which examines the environmental impact of Latvia's beverage container deposit refund system on coastal…
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France's wheat harvest is down 25% this year because of too much rain. Italy's wheat harvest is down 30% this year because of a catastrophic…
France's wheat harvest is down 25% this year because of too much rain. Italy's wheat harvest is down 30% this year because of a catastrophic…
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#Biomass is an excellent example of a policy with good intentions generating absurd results. It created monsters like the #Drax plant, the largest…
#Biomass is an excellent example of a policy with good intentions generating absurd results. It created monsters like the #Drax plant, the largest…
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