Dr. Godfred Sowah Khartey is a passionate advocate for ocean governance, environmental sustainability, and climate action, with over 12 years of professional experience and more than 7 years of deep engagement in climate policy, sustainability, and the marine and maritime sectors. His career blends rigorous academic training with practical, on-the-ground expertise, allowing him to offer innovative solutions and thought leadership.   Driven by a commitment to impact, Dr. Khartey founded and serves as the Consulting Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Sustainability, Marine and Maritime Affairs (CESMMA), a forward-looking think tank dedicated to advancing sustainability, climate-resilient maritime infrastructure, marine environmental law, and integrated ocean governance.   He also serves as Sustainability Lead at Global Afrisino and a Consultant on Climate Change and sustainability for the Africa Women and Children Conference (AFRIWOCC), where he provides strategic insights on sustainability and inclusive climate action. In Ghana, Dr. Khartey contributed to shaping the Implementation Plan of the National Integrated Maritime Strategy (NIMS), that also looked at Ghana’s blue economy potential. He has also worked with the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) of Ghana where he advised on sustainability and corporate governance as Manager in the Office of the Director General.   At his core, Dr. Khartey is not only a scholar and practitioner but a changemaker whose work is inspired by a vision to build systems that outlive him, systems that protect the oceans, strengthen governance and enhance sustainability.   Dr. Khartey holds a PhD in Law of the Sea from Xiamen University, China and, a Masters in International Relations from the same University, a Bachelor’s in Political Science with Chinese from the University of Ghana, and a professional certificate in Data Science and Machine Learning from MIT. He is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at the Africa Leadership University (Rwanda), reflecting his continuous drive to sharpen his leadership and strategic management skills.