Selva Ozelli, Esq., CPA.
Selva Ozelli Esq, CPA, is a legal and finance executive with diversified experience dealing with highly complex issues in the field of international taxation and related matters within the banking, securities, Fintech, alternative and traditional investment funds (investing in equity, debt, real estate, derivatives, credit instruments, mortgage-backed securities) and aerospace industries. Her first-of-its-kind legal analyses involving tax laws, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), blockchain technology, solar technology, and the environment have been published in journals, books, and by the OECD. Her writings have been translated into 15 languages.
Selva Ozelli's Latest Articles
Climate Change
interviewLori Ferriss, an architect committed to harnessing existing buildings and cultural heritage for a sustainable future through design, policy, and knowledge sharing, explains her work leading up to COP28 and initiaitives tapping into the untapped potential to reduce emissions in the built world.
Climate Change
newsWith COP28 underway Selva Ozelli covers extinction rebellions disruption of the opening of Tannhäuser in NYC. Young protestors point out that there is "no opera on a dead planet” and demand an end to fossil fuels.
Climate ChangeinterviewAn interview with Dr. Johannes Widodo, Director of Graduate Programs in Architectural Conservation - National University of Singapore. He explains his work championing sustainable development, architectectural conservation and more recent involvement in COP28
Climate ChangeinterviewSelva Ozelli interviews Dr. Suwichan (Chi) Phatthanaphraiwan, a Karen Anthropologist and musician from Chiang Mai, Thailand in advance of his COP28 Program. Together they explore the impacts of climate change on the the Pgaz k'Nyau (Karen) ethnic group in northern Thailand, the Karen Harp is and symbolism, and the importance of culture.
Responsible BusinessinterviewSelva Ozelli interviews members of the International Union of Architects team for COP28 exploring the the role of sustainable architecture, architectures relationship to the SDGs and the aims of the UIA's delegation to COP28.
EnvironmentinterviewSelve Ozelli interviews Shaq Koyok, Malaysian Contemporary Indigenous Artist and Activist for COP28 exploring the messages in his work advocating for Malaysia's Orang Asli People.
Waste & RecyclinginterviewSelva Ozelli interviews Betsy Bowers of the Global EPS Sustainability Alliance, a collaboration between EPS manufacturers, extended producer responsibility PROs, recyclers, and others to advance the circular economy for expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging in five continent.
Responsible BusinessinterviewSelva Ozelli interviews Tim Bailey as the BSN Foundation announces its founding members and its role in sustainable blockchain-as-a-service.
Climate Change
inspirationThe COP28 Resilience Hub will feature an art show titled “Future of Energy.” This art show will articulate the Resilience Hub’s vision of resilience underpinning sustainable development in an inclusive world in harmony with nature that is better prepared to cope with shocks, adapt to change, and transform – all within planetary boundaries.
EnvironmentinterviewSelva Ozelli interviews Tony Zelle of the Earth Law Center and explores their work promoting and implementing regenerative law for the planet.
BiodiversityinterviewSelva Ozelli interviews Gary Shapiro, President, Orang Utan Republik Foundation, in advance of the annual Pongo Awards that has a dual purpose; to raise funds for crucial work to save wild, critically endangered orangutans from extinction and to honor those who have made significant contributions to understanding and appreciating orangutans and other endangered species.
Climate ChangeinspirationSelva Ozelli interviews Jennifer Sim of the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and her work to complement the Museum’s goals; curating art shows focused on the importance of water, wetlands, and biodiversity.