Dubai: World Green Economy Summit to be held in Nov, theme revealed

The 9th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) theme has been revealed.

The theme: Bridging the Gap to the Future: Advancing the Global Green Economy, was announced by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), and the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy.

The theme marks the country’s vision of leading the global transformation towards a green economy and supporting international efforts and partnerships to achieve climate goals.

WGES will be held on November 28-29 in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. It will host officials, experts and specialists from around the world.

World Green Economy Summit: Focus on five main topics

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, vice chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, MD and CEO of DEWA and chairman of WGES, explained that this year’s edition of the summit will focus on five main topics: Green Policy, Green Finance, Green Technology and Innovation, Green Energy, and Green Partnerships.

“The 9th World Green Economy Summit is especially significant as it coincides with the 28th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), the largest international climate event that the UAE will host at Expo City Dubai. This edition will build on the results and outputs of previous editions by advancing mutual work with all parties and partners.

“COP28 provides an opportunity to enhance international cooperation in combating climate change, explore ways to limit greenhouse gas emissions, and develop innovative solutions to counter the multi-faceted impact of climate change. It will also shed light on forward-looking solutions for a swift and equitable transition to a truly integrated global green economy,” Al Tayer said.

WGES will bring together stakeholders, supporting developing regions and encouraging global cooperation and public-private partnerships.

It will also showcase the UAE’s priority areas for COP28, including mitigation, adaptation, finance, and loss and damage.