Sustainability & institutional relations
International coordination for Green Department programmes, public stakeholders and institutionally aligned project pathways.
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SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY / GLOBAL PROJECT PLATFORM
Green Department.
One coordinated platform connecting global institutional relations, sustainable technology, engineering execution, Blue Economy and a structured operating network across Africa.
GLOBAL Institutional mandate04 Engineering centresAFRICA Regional operating platform
01 DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
A global institutional mandate for the entire Green Department.
Dr. Karen Sumser-Lupson’s role is not limited to Africa. She supports the complete Green Department across sustainability, international institutional relations, Blue Economy and development-programme structuring. Within Africa, she works alongside the Group’s regional leadership and operating centres.
STRATEGIC INSTITUTIONAL BRIDGE
Dr. Karen Sumser-Lupson
R. Rockefeller S.C. × 751.EARTHDirector for Sustainability & International Institutional Relations · Strategic Partner for Global Development & Finance
For Green Department and sustainability projects involving international institutions, R. Rockefeller S.C. operates in partnership with 751.EARTH, represented by Dr. Karen Sumser-Lupson.
Her mandate connects sustainable programmes with public stakeholders, international institutions, Blue Economy expertise and structured project-development pathways. Proposals remain subject to the criteria, due diligence and independent decisions of every institution involved.
30+ years across maritime governance, Blue Economy and international development17 years as Chairman-Commissioner of the African Maritime Safety and Security Agency8+ years of European Commission work across African programmes
The institutional profile is presented as supplied. Every external institution retains its own independent eligibility criteria, due diligence and decision-making; no automatic funding, endorsement or corporate affiliation is implied.
Blue Economy & ocean governance
Maritime development, ocean governance, coastal resilience and Blue Economy strategy connected with sustainable growth.
Global development & finance
Programmes structured around the criteria of multilateral institutions and climate-finance channels, each subject to independent review.
Africa programme coordination
Specific support to the African platform alongside RRSC regional leaders, country branches and the New Cairo coordination centre.
International Ambassador · August 2026
A new Africa-wide mandate connecting leadership, practical Blue Economy development and internationally aligned sustainable programmes.
Chairman-Commissioner · 17 years
Long-term leadership in African maritime safety, security and institutional coordination.
International maritime expert
More than eight years of work across African programmes in maritime safety, security, monitoring and development.
UN · IMO · UNCTAD · NATO STO
Professional engagement with international organisations and close cooperation with NATO’s Science and Technology Organization; this is not presented as a NATO appointment.
Integrated Maritime Strategy
Contribution to a regional strategy spanning seven nations and connecting security, governance and sustainable economic development.
Thirteen overseas territories
Road-map development for thirteen Overseas Countries and Territories, with a focus on practical and coordinated implementation.
Appointed in August 2026 to support practical Blue Economy development and internationally aligned programmes across Africa.
02 GREEN CAPABILITIES
One Department. Six connected operating disciplines.
Institutional coordination and technical delivery are treated as one workflow—from a defined regional need to a qualified, engineered and measurable programme.
Sustainable technology
Selection and integration of technologies that improve efficiency, traceability, resilience and environmental performance.
Industrial decarbonisation
Engineering, assurance, ESG and energy-transition pathways for industrial and infrastructure environments.
Blue Economy
Ocean governance, maritime safety, coastal development and sustainable use of marine and port ecosystems.
Carbon & impact integrity
Project concepts connecting environmental accountability, measurable outcomes and responsible carbon-market preparation.
Institutional project structuring
Needs analysis, local-government dialogue, technical qualification and preparation for independent institutional review.
Knowledge & workforce
Training, academic cooperation and operational knowledge transfer designed to leave durable local capability.
03 ENGINEERING DELIVERY NETWORK
The technical force behind the Green Department.
Karen’s mandate carries the institutional and international layer; the engineering centres carry research, design, manufacture, industrial execution, assurance and workforce development.
The technical statements displayed inside the institutional slide are a team overview. Technology status is defined by the qualified RePG section and public technical reports below: the surface ORC platform has field evidence, while closed-loop AGS remains a site-specific development pathway.
Main Global Engineering & Technology Research Center
Hüseyin Karayagiz · Hasan AyartürkManufacture, industrial testing and the RePG surface ORC power platform.
Research engineering centre
Andrea MianoResearch, development and sustainable energy-system design.
Coordination & engineering design
Sandro NastaCross-centre coordination, technology laboratory and system integration.
Engineering & sustainability centre
Dr. Yahia ZakariaAssurance, training, decarbonisation and coordination for the African network.
04 RRSC AFRICA OPERATING NETWORK / GREEN DEPARTMENT
A continental structure—not a list of disconnected offices.
The platform combines continental leadership in Johannesburg, African coordination and technical assurance in New Cairo, a North African presidency in Tunis and country operating teams across Port Harcourt, Abidjan, Tripoli and the wider expansion perimeter.
This leadership graphic is an organisational overview. The verified operating status for each branch and centre is stated in the live status panels below; institutional access, accreditation or endorsement is never implied beyond documented qualifications.
Active branch or centre Regional coordination In formation / target 2027
Dr. Karen Sumser-Lupson’s mandate remains global across the full Green Department. In Africa, she works specifically alongside Mohamed Lassaad Kedimi, Jasper Johnson, Eddy David Malese and Reda Jaber within the regional leadership structure.
NORTH AFRICAMohamed Lassaad Kedimi
The Tunis presidency coordinates Tunisia, Libya and Egypt. The Tripoli branch is structured through the relationship with the Government of Libya and the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.
- Tunisia · TunisACTIVE / REGIONAL PRESIDENCY
- Libya · TripoliINSTITUTIONAL BRANCH / MOU FRAMEWORK
- Egypt · New CairoOPERATING ENGINEERING & SUSTAINABILITY CENTRE
WEST & CENTRAL AFRICAJasper Johnson · Reda Jaber · Fred Makondzo
Port Harcourt carries the Nigerian platform. Abidjan supports the francophone perimeter and coordination connected with Congo, Senegal and Tanzania.
- Nigeria · Port HarcourtACTIVE BRANCH / 6,000+ M² HUB
- Côte d’Ivoire · AbidjanACTIVE BRANCH / REGIONAL COORDINATION
- Republic of Congo · BrazzavilleACTIVE REPRESENTATION / DIRECTOR & TEAM / NO PHYSICAL HQ
- DR Congo · KinshasaTARGET 2027 / IN FORMATION
- Ghana · AccraTARGET 2027 / IN FORMATION
CONTINENTAL & EASTERN AXISEddy David Malese
Johannesburg serves as the continental headquarters. Nairobi is shown as an expansion node rather than an already operational centre.
- South Africa · JohannesburgCONTINENTAL HEADQUARTERS
- Kenya · NairobiTARGET 2027 / IN FORMATION
AFRICAN TECHNICAL REFERENCE CENTRE
New Cairo: engineering, sustainability and regional coordination.
The R. Rockefeller S.C. Engineering & Sustainability Center — Egypt operates through Yellow Helmet Egypt under the direction of Dr. Yahia Zakaria. Its perimeter covers industrial engineering, sustainability and ESG, decarbonisation, energy, HSSEQ, AI-enabled monitoring, Cyber and workforce development.
500+ m² two-branch operating hub45 consultants & engineers15,000+ professionals trained900+ services delivered70+ projects executed
DOCUMENTED INSTITUTIONAL REGISTRATION · 17 JUNE 2026
Yellow Helmet Egypt, the operating partner of the New Cairo centre, is registered in the system of companies cooperating with the activities of Egypt’s National Organization for Military Production, under the Ministry of Military Production. The registration is no. 2026/163 and concerns maintenance, consultancy, training and general-supply activities. It is a supplier/participation qualification—not a blanket government endorsement of every RRSC project.
ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO 27001
OPEN RePG GEOTHERMAL AGS ADVANCED GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
RePG GEOTHERMAL AGS.
The Department’s principal advanced-energy platform connects proven low-temperature ORC generation with the development pathway for closed-loop geothermal systems, industrial heat recovery and continuous-power applications for data centres.
- Surface ORC power block demonstrated in industrial and reinjection service
- Closed-loop AGS development pathway with site-specific engineering
- Industrial, infrastructure and data-centre applications
05 PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
Green technology reference library.
GREEN DEPARTMENT / R. ROCKEFELLER S.C.