Ahmed Al Amra is a seasoned green growth strategist and executive leader with more than 21 years of experience advancing sustainability and climate programs across the Middle East and Africa. Currently serving as Country Representative for the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in the United Arab Emirates, he plays a pivotal role in shaping national climate strategies, mobilizing multi-million-dollar investments, and building multi-stakeholder coalitions that deliver environmental, social, and economic value.
Strategic Leadership at GGGI UAE
Based in Dubai, Ahmed provides strategic direction for the UAE’s green growth program, aligning national priorities with GGGI’s global mandate. He oversees both programmatic and operational management, leads resource mobilization efforts, and executes in-country strategies focused on cleantech innovation, carbon management, and sustainable energy transition.
Pioneering Bahrain’s Green Growth Agenda
Previously, as Head of the Bahrain Program, Ahmed led the development of the Kingdom’s green growth initiatives and played a central role in discussions for Bahrain’s membership in GGGI. His work focused on climate change adaptation frameworks, strategic program direction, and mobilizing resources, laying the groundwork for long-term sustainability pathways.
Architect of Jordan’s National Green Growth Plan
During his five-year tenure as Country Representative in Jordan, Ahmed led GGGI’s national green growth agenda in close partnership with government institutions. His work spanned transport, energy, water, agriculture, waste, and tourism sectors. He developed comprehensive green growth policies, implementation roadmaps, institutional frameworks, and capacity-building programs aligned with Jordan’s climate commitments and economic priorities.
Green Economy Consultant and Private Sector Innovator
In the private sector, Ahmed served as a Senior Sustainable Development and Renewable Energy Consultant, delivering large-scale wind, solar PV, and energy efficiency projects across industrial, commercial, residential, educational, and government sectors. Earlier, at GreenTech Inspiring Environment, he held roles as Regional Business Development Manager and Carbon Reduction Manager, pioneering initiatives in greenhouse gas reduction, renewable energy, and green buildings.
Technical Foundation in Energy Engineering
Ahmed began his career as an Energy Engineer and Senior Associate at Energy Management Services (EMS), where he built strong expertise in energy efficiency and energy management. He holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, with a thesis on the analysis and modeling of membrane distillation using solar energy, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Hashemite University. His graduation project involved building Jordan’s first concentrated solar power unit.
Global Certifications and Thought Leadership
Ahmed holds several internationally recognized certifications, including Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP), Certified Social Marketer, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and Certified Carbon Reduction Manager (CRM). He serves as an Advisory Committee Member for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and previously held the role of Vice President of the Jordan Energy Chapter (AEE Jordan), further strengthening his influence in regional and global sustainability discourse.
Core Competencies Driving Green Transformation
Ahmed’s expertise spans climate diplomacy, green growth strategy design, and climate policy development. He is highly effective at bridging governments, multilateral institutions, and private sector partners to deliver tangible results in climate finance mobilization, carbon reduction, and institutional reform.
Public Speaker and Climate Advocate
Ahmed Al Amra is a highly regarded public speaker who regularly addresses audiences at leading global and regional platforms to advocate for ambitious climate action and climate-resilient development. He has spoken at prominent forums including the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), the World Government Summit (WGS), and the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), among other international conferences. Known for a compelling, policy-informed narrative, he connects global climate commitments with practical implementation, highlighting pathways for mobilizing climate finance, advancing mitigation and adaptation solutions, and fostering cross-sector partnerships. His ability to translate complex sustainability agendas into actionable insights consistently inspires dialogue, collaboration, and decisive action.
Visionary Leadership for a Climate-Resilient Future
Ahmed Al Amra is widely recognized for his forward-looking and visionary approach to climate action and sustainability. He champions integrated, systems-based solutions that align policy, finance, technology, and community engagement, ensuring that sustainability initiatives are inclusive, scalable, and impact-driven. By anticipating emerging trends in climate finance, adaptation, and energy transition, he positions institutions and partnerships to lead rather than react. His leadership emphasizes collaboration across governments, the private sector, civil society, and multilateral actors, with a strong focus on turning innovation into measurable outcomes that deliver lasting value for people and the planet.
Recognition by The Arab Leaders
The Arab Leaders recognize Ahmed Al Amra for his exceptional contribution to transforming national sustainability visions into actionable green growth realities across the region. Through strategic leadership and long-term vision, he continues to advance climate action, economic diversification, and sustainable development throughout the Middle East.
