Ambassador Mostafa Sherbiny
Ambassador Mostafa Sherbiny is an Egyptian expert in sustainability, climate action, carbon footprint management, and sustainable development. He is known for his involvement in international climate policy, environmental programs, and capacity-building initiatives.
Career and Roles
Sherbiny serves as Head of the Scientific Chair for Carbon Footprint & Sustainability at ALECSO – League of Arab States, where he oversees research and programs that assist governments, institutions, and industries in implementing low-carbon and resilient strategies.
He is a UNFCCC[1] Observer and participates in the United Nations Climate Change Conferences (COP)[2], contributing to the monitoring and implementation of the Paris Agreement. Sherbiny has participated in COP26 through COP30, as well as in SB54 through SB64 in Germany, often serving as a lead observer and speaker. He is expected to continue in this role at COP31 in Turkey.
International Recognition
In 2022, Sherbiny was appointed the European Climate Pact Ambassador for Egypt. He is also a member of the WHO[3] Civil Society Working Group on Climate and Health. He is involved with multiple international expert networks across Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
Organizations Founded
Sherbiny is the founder and CEO of the Institute of Sustainability and Carbon Footprint (ISCF[4]), the first institute in Egypt and the Arab world focused on carbon footprint assessment, ESG advisory, and sustainability training. He also leads the International Expertise House for ESG[5], which provides organizations with governance frameworks, reporting tools, and guidance for sustainable business transformation.
Publications
He has authored several books on greenhouse gas emissions, sustainability, and carbon footprint, which have been used as references in Arabic-speaking research communities. Some of his initiatives and publications have been officially recognized by the United Nations.[6]
Certifications and Auditing
Sherbiny is a Lead Auditor for ISO 14001[7] (Environmental Management Systems) and ISO 9001[8] (Quality Management Systems), helping organizations meet international environmental and quality standards.
Impact
Through his initiatives, publications, and advisory work, Sherbiny has contributed to advancing carbon neutrality, sustainability strategies, and alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals for multiple organizations and institutions.
Media coverage and public engagement
Ambassador Mostafa Sherbiny has been featured in multiple Egyptian and international media outlets discussing climate policy, sustainability, and carbon management. His participation and speeches have been covered by publications including Al-Ahram, Youm7[9], Al-Gomhuria[10], and Eldyar[11], where he addressed topics such as the Bonn Climate Conference (SB62), carbon border adjustment mechanisms, and national climate strategies. He has also been recognized in specialized press coverage for his contributions to linking sectors such as agriculture to sustainable carbon practices.
References
- ↑ "https://unfccc.int/". unfccc.int. Archived from the original on 2026-03-10. Retrieved 2026-03-14. External link in
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|title=(help) - ↑ "World Health Organization (WHO)". www.who.int. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ↑ "ISCF | International House". International House. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ↑ "INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE HOUSE FOR ESG | Environment | 1 King Faisal Street, Oula Al Haram, El Talbia, Egypt". International House. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ↑ Nations, United. "United Nations | Peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet". United Nations. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ↑ "ISO 14001:2015". ISO. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ↑ "ISO 9001:2015". ISO. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ↑ أ), (أ ش (2025-09-09). "السفير مصطفى الشربينى يؤكد أهمية بناء الكوادر المصرية لفهم آلية تعديل حدود الكربون والتحول للاقتصاد الأخضر". اليوم السابع (in العربية). Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ↑ "الشربيني.. يبرز دور مصر في تسريع العمل المناخي والتنموي على الساحة الدولية - جريدة الجمهورية" (in العربية). 2025-07-22. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ↑ الديار, جريدة (2025-10-17). "السفير مصطفى الشربيني .. صوت العالم العربي في مشورة رواد المناخ رفيعي المستوى للأمم المتحدة | أخبار مصر | جريدة الديار". www.eldyar.net (in العربية). Retrieved 2026-03-14.
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