Dr. Gehan Elsakka
Dr. Gehan El Sakka – Professional Profile
Dr. Gehan El Sakka is a distinguished Environmental Management and Sustainability Expert with more than 25 years of extensive professional experience in environmental sciences, strategic planning, environmental governance, marine pollution monitoring, and sustainable development. She has built a distinguished career combining technical expertise, academic contributions, senior management, and international cooperation.
Throughout her career, she has held several prominent leadership positions at the Egyptian Ministry of Environment, including Director of Environmental Planning and Evaluation, Head of Environmental Reporting and Indicators, General Manager of the Quality Sector, and Director of the Marine Pollution Department. She also served in senior roles related to international relations and technical support, contributing to the development of environmental policies, national strategies, and international cooperation protocols.
Her professional experience extends beyond Egypt through her work as an Environmental Consultant and Task Manager with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP/MAP) in Athens, Greece. She has contributed to regional environmental initiatives, Mediterranean monitoring programs, sustainable development strategies, and projects addressing marine pollution, waste management, and environmental governance.
Dr. El Sakka has also served as an Environmental Manager in Saudi Arabia, where she led environmental departments, developed environmental consulting services, supervised Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies, prepared Environmental Management Plans, and established operational systems in accordance with regulatory requirements and international best practices.
In academia, she worked as a Professor of Environmental Awareness at Misr International University, delivering lectures on climate change, waste management, biodiversity, renewable energy, and sustainable development. She has also contributed to supervising academic projects and mentoring students.
Her international professional engagement includes collaboration with organizations such as UNEP, UNDP, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the World Bank, and other regional and international institutions. She has represented Egypt in numerous international conferences, expert committees, and environmental policy discussions.
Dr. El Sakka holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from Alexandria University and is currently pursuing her PhD at the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, with a research focus on monitoring marine pollution in the Mediterranean Sea.
Core Areas of Expertise
- Environmental Management, Sustainability, and Governance.
- Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Auditing.
- Marine and Coastal Pollution Monitoring.
- Climate Change Policies and Sustainable Development.
- Environmental Planning, Reporting, and Performance Evaluation.
- International Environmental Cooperation and Strategic Partnerships.
- Environmental Consulting, Project Management, and Regulatory Compliance.
- Capacity Building, Professional Training, and Academic Supervision.