Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week reveals 6-day agenda

Meanwhile, the 15th ADSW will be held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who has identified sustainable development as a key pillar of the UAE’s economic and social progress and prosperity.

ADSW will take place from 14-19 January under the theme ‘Uniting for Climate Action at COP28’ and will bring together Heads of State, policy makers, industry leaders, investors, youth and entrepreneurs on the path to net zero emissions. Transition to a conversation about the future. Stakeholders at COP28 will discuss key priorities on the global climate agenda, the need for whole-of-society engagement and engagement, 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.

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Special Envoy on Climate Change and Chairman of Masdar, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, said: “For 15 years, ADSW has strengthened the UAE’s commitment to address global challenges as a responsible leader in driving climate change action and sustainable development. Economic 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.”

ADSW 2023 will feature its first Green Hydrogen Summit, hosted by Masdar’s Green Hydrogen business on 18 January, highlighting its potential to decarbonise key industries – helping countries achieve net-zero emissions targets.

Earlier this month, Masdar formally 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.

As the first international sustainable development event of the year, ADSW 2023 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.

From 16-18 January, ADSW 2023 will seek to engage youth in climate action, with its Youth Sustainability Platform hosting the Y4S Hub, aiming to reach 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 Conference (January 14-15), Atlantic Council Energy Forum (January 14-15), Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (January 18) and World Future Energy Summit (January 16-18).

The 2023 ADSW will also commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Zayed Sustainability Prize – the UAE’s groundbreaking global award for excellence in sustainable development, which will be presented on 16 January. With 96 winners spanning health, food, energy, water and global high schools, the awards have positively impacted the lives of more than 378 million people around the world, including in Vietnam, Nepal, Sudan, Ethiopia, Maldives and Tuvalu.

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-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up around 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 breakthrough international technology.