Our Leadership
H.E. Ahmed Mohammed Bin Thani
Director General of Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority
H.E. Ahmed Bin Thani served over 40 years with Dubai Police, most recently as Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Ports Affairs. He also chaired the Committee for Regulating Live Aquatic Resource Fishing in Dubai and presided over the Fishermen’s Association. Recently, H.E. was appointed Director General of the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority. His career uniquely blends leadership in police operations and aviation security with deep ties to local communities and their natural heritage. Additionally, he is a certified helicopter pilot and flight instructor. H.E. authored the book “Ghous: The Seven Livelihoods,” a research work on local and national maritime history and culture.
Our History
The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority leads Dubai’s environmental and climate agenda and plays a pivotal role in protecting the environment and promoting sustainability. Established under Law No. (11) of 2024, the Authority works to mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts in alignment with the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy. It also focuses on biodiversity conservation, protection of terrestrial and marine environments, food security enhancement, transition to a circular economy, and sustainable resource use—consistent with local and national environmental targets, Dubai’s D33 Economic Agenda, and the UAE Green Agenda 2030.
The Authority’s strategic objective is to foster a shared culture of environmental and climate action to achieve lasting impact, contributing to Dubai’s prosperity through integrated environmental performance and responsible development. DECCA bases its decisions on data-driven, science-based policies and strengthens strategic partnerships through collaboration with government entities, the private sector, academia, and the community.
