Ivano Iannelli

Ivano stands out as a leading authority in the GCC on Sustainability, GHG inventories, and Carbon Markets. His esteemed roles include serving as a Board Director for the ESG Foundation, the former CEO of Dubai Carbon, and a senior official at the United Nations. As a recognized expert in environmental economics and low-carbon strategies, Ivano brings a wealth of experience to driving economically viable low-carbon initiatives and implementing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Over the last twenty years, he has played a pivotal role in compiling and overseeing GHG National inventories throughout the GCC, focusing on enhancing collaborations with the Private Sector and developing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and State Action Plans.

Ivano is an integral member of the UAE's negotiation team for carbon markets at the UNFCCC COP and contributes to the ICAO's efforts to establish new market-based measures for the aviation industry. He actively supports the UAE's contributions to the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Furthermore, Ivano collaborates with the World Bank’s Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition, the Partnership for Market Readiness, and contributes to the Task Force for Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets. Currently, he is advancing his expertise through doctoral research, demonstrating his commitment to shaping the future of global sustainability and climate policy.