Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023 tackles climate change

UAE President HH Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADSW will set the sustainable development agenda ahead of COP28 (UAE Climate Conference).

The Gulf and the Middle East are becoming epicenters of climate change. Saudi Arabia’s Sharm el-Sheikh green initiative in Egypt set the tone for this year, and Abu Dhabi in the UAE will continue in 2023.

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The largest economies, such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, have announced that their emissions will be reduced by 26% and 31% by 2030 compared to business-as-usual levels. Next year’s COP28 will implement the first Global Stocktaking Procedure (GSP), which is a good opportunity for Middle Eastern countries to showcase their efforts and results.

from Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023, a global initiative to accelerate sustainable development led by the UAE and its clean energy powerhouse Masdar, will hold a series of high-level meetings ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), focusing on the Key Priorities), will be held in the UAE from 30 November to 12 December.

The 15th annual event will be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, who promotes sustainable development as a key factor for the UAE economy and society A vital pillar of progress and prosperity.

Taking place from 14-19 January, ADSW will bring together Heads of State, policy makers, industry leaders, investors, youth and entrepreneurs for a series of meaningful discussions on the transition period under the theme “Uniting for Climate Action at COP28”. Influential conversations into a net-zero future. Key stakeholders at COP28 will discuss priorities for the global climate agenda, the need for engagement and engagement of all stakeholders in society, and how the assessment of the first global stocktake of the Paris Agreement can be used to accelerate the climate process at COP28 and beyond .

His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Special Envoy for Climate Change and Chairman of Masdar, said: “For 15 years, ADSW has strengthened the UAE’s commitment to address global challenges as a responsible leader driving climate action and a sustainable economy Development. ADSW 2023 will help shape the sustainable development agenda and drive momentum at COP28 in the UAE by convening the international community and fostering meaningful dialogue to foster consensus, groundbreaking partnerships and innovative solutions.

“The world needs a just and inclusive energy transition that supports the needs of developing countries while ensuring a more sustainable future for us all. ADSW can serve as an ideal platform to accelerate the adoption of clean technologies and create partnerships that enable They are able to scale globally and leave no one behind.”

ADSW 2023 will feature for the first time a Green Hydrogen Summit hosted by Masdar’s Green Hydrogen business, highlighting its potential to decarbonize key industries – helping countries achieve net-zero emissions targets.

Earlier this month, Masdar officially announced a new shareholding structure and launched its green hydrogen business – forming a clean energy powerhouse leading global decarbonization efforts. Masdar is now one of the largest clean energy companies of its kind and is well positioned to lead the industry globally, strengthening the UAE’s role as an energy leader.

ADSW 2023, the first international sustainable development conference of the year, will drive discussion and debate around climate action ahead of COP28. Hosted by Masdar, the ADSW summit on January 16 will focus on a wide range of key themes including food and water security, energy access, industrial decarbonisation, health and climate adaptation.

ADSW 2023 will also seek to engage youth in climate action, with its Youth Sustainability Platform featuring a Y4S hub aiming to engage 3,000 young people. ADSW 2023 will also host the annual forum of Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) platform, giving women a greater voice in the sustainability debate.

As in previous years, ADSW 2023 will also feature partner-led events and opportunities for international engagement on sustainability-related topics, including the International Renewable Energy Agency’s IRENA Congress, the Atlantic Council Energy Forum, the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum and the World Future Energy Summit.

The 2023 ADSW will also mark the 15th anniversary of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s groundbreaking global award for sustainability excellence. With 96 winners in the Health, Food, Energy, Water and Global High School categories, the award has positively impacted the lives of more than 378 million people around the world, including Vietnam, Nepal, Sudan, Ethiopia, Maldives and Tuva Lu.

Over the years, the awards have provided communities around the world with access to quality education, clean food and water, quality healthcare, energy, jobs, and improved community safety.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for approximately 90% of global businesses, and ADSW 2023 will welcome more than 70 SMEs and start-ups from multiple industries, including Masdar City’s global initiative, Innovate, which will showcase groundbreaking international technology.

Key dates for ADSW 2023 include:

• January 14-15: IRENA Congress, Atlantic Council Energy Forum
• 16 January: Opening Ceremony, COP28 Strategy Announcement and Zayed Sustainability Prize Ceremony, ADSW Summit
• January 16-18: World Future Energy Summit, Youth 4 Sustainability Hub, Innovate
• January 17: WiSER Forum
• January 18: Green Hydrogen Summit and Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum

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