Abu Dhabi says key sustainability event planned for January 2021 will be held virtually

The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), scheduled to be held from January 18-21, will be held online instead of an on-ground event.

The 2020 edition of ADSW hosted around 45,000 attendees from 170 countries, with more than 500 high-level speakers from around the world.

All the events that are part of the 2021 event, including the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly whose date is yet to be scheduled, the ADSW Summit hosted by Masdar on January 19 and the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum scheduled for January 20, will all be held online.

Key ADSW 2021 events including Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance and The Summit are to take place virtually from 18-21 January 2021, with the full physical programme rescheduled to 2022. pic.twitter.com/3Kke8adcF0

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While IRENA and Finance Forum are by-invitation only events, the summit requires prior registration. The summit will include speeches, presentations and panel debates focussed on making a green recovery.

“Holding ADSW in a virtual format in 2021 will allow us to continue to drive the sustainability agenda forward in the line with the vision of the UAE, ensuring that the world’s attention remains focussed on the actions required to achieve a healthier, safer and more sustainable future for all,” said Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and chairman of Masdar.

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Previous speakers at the sustainability week have included several heads of state, leaders of global bodies such as the UN, and even royalty including Prince Charles from the UK, Willem-Alexander, the king of Netherlands, and even Rania Al-Abdulla, the Queen Consort of Jordan.

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