Dr. Mounir Ghibri

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Dr. Mounir Ghibri is a Professor of Sustainable Development at EUCLID (Euclid University). He holds dual Italian and Tunisian nationality and is based in Italy. Dr. Ghibri earned a Doctorate in Environmental Sciences and Engineering from the University of Trieste, a Master of Science in Environmental Management from the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICh), and an Environmental Engineering degree from the University of Tunis II. He is a former United Nations Officer at the UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), where he managed technical assistance projects and capacity-building programs. In addition to his role at EUCLID, he serves as the Director of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Blue Economy at the Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI) in Slovenia and is the Director of International Cooperation and Research Promotion (ICAP) at the Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale (OGS) in Trieste, Italy.

Dr. Ghibri's teaching is focused on the intersection of environmental sustainability, science diplomacy, and the blue economy. He is the Director of the prestigious Advanced Master's program in Sustainable Blue Economy, which is jointly organized by OGS and the University of Trieste. At EUCLID, his pedagogical interests center on Sustainable Development and Science Diplomacy, reflecting his extensive experience in international cooperation and policy-making. He also coordinates the Blue Skills Project for developing skills in the Mediterranean's blue economy sector.

📅 Last updated: May 2, 2026

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