Yasmine Fouad — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

United Nations Under‑Secretary‑General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
Awarded the First‑Class Order of Zayed II by the President of the United Arab Emirates for contributions to climate finance negotiations
Spearheaded the adoption of Egypt's Climate Change Strategy 2050
Served as UNFCCC COP 27 Envoy, leading logistics and stakeholder engagement for global gatherings
Co‑led negotiations at UNFCCC COP 28, focusing on climate finance and adaptation outcomes
Served as Egypt's Minister of Environment for over six years

Biography

Dr. Yasmine S. Fouad is a global sustainability leader and diplomat with over 25 years of experience in environmental governance, multilateral environmental agreements, climate diplomacy, and sustainable development. She currently serves as United Nations Under‑Secretary‑General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), where she leads initiatives for land restoration and drought resilience worldwide.

Prior to her UN appointment, Dr.