Ahmed bin Abdulrahman al Ghardaqa

Ahmed bin Abdulrahman Al Ghardaqa is an experienced professional currently serving as President of the Arab Youth Council for Climate Change at the Arab Youth Center and as Senior Legal Advisor at the UAE Climate Change Special Envoy, overseeing legal matters for the COP28 UAE presidency. With a strong background in international relations and legal negotiation, Ahmed is a Senior Negotiator for COP28 UAE and has led significant discussions on intergovernmental agreements. Ahmed's career also includes vital roles at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where responsibilities encompassed establishing the Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Diplomacy Sector. Ahmed possesses extensive educational qualifications with advanced degrees in international law, diplomacy, and cybersecurity from esteemed institutions including Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.