H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia is a political-legal scholar and young leader who is advocating for 17 SGDs, peace, global security & AI, international affairs, disarmament & biosecurity, human rights, environmental justice and ocean conservation. With a multitude of important roles, he currently serves as the Founder and President of the DMN Initiative - SDGs Council - DMN Foundation. Additionally, he holds positions as a CEO, Legal Director, Independent Arbitrator and Mediator, and Honorary Reporter.
He has written 25+ political-legal articles and served as Chairman and keynote speaker, and senior delegate at 60+national and international conferences across 15+ countries worldwide (both virtual and in-person) and had 500+ speaking engagements. His contributions have garnered 50+ awards and certificates from prestigious organizations such as the Diana Award Winner & Judge, UN Youth Leader for A World Without Nuclear Weapons, One Young World Ambassador, Peace Ambassador, UNDP Asia-Pacific MY World 2030 Ambassador, Covid-19 Young Leader, and Young ASEAN Leader. With 8+ years of practical legal experience and extensive knowledge of Disarmament, Peacebuilding, AI & Security, Environmental justice, Ocean conservation, ASEAN studies, EU studies, Chinese studies, SDGs, International law, International security, Political science and legal systems worldwide, Mr. Nghia possesses valuable expertise in his field.
