H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia is a famous political-legal scholar and young leader who is also an advocate of the Sustainable Development Goals including peace, global security, environmental justice, and ocean conservation. He currently serves as the Founder and President of the DMN Initiative – SDGs Council – DMN Foundation. He also holds positions as a CEO, Legal Director, Youth Ambassador, Independent Arbitrator/Mediator, and Honorary Reporter. He has written 25+ political-legal articles and served as Chairman and keynote speaker, and senior delegate at 60+ conferences across 15+ countries worldwide and had 500+ speaking engagements. His contributions have garnered 50+ awards/certificates from prestigious organizations. With over six years of experience, Mr. Nghia possesses valuable expertise in legal systems worldwide, marine science, ASEAN/EU studies, and political science. He is also the founder of DMN Youth Ocean Conservation Summit. He always believed that “young people have the power to create a healthy and sustainable marine and ocean environment.”