Uae To Host World Green Economy Summit In September

Apart from promoting a green economy, the summit will support the UAE’s efforts on climate action and its commitment to sustainability, the organisers said.

"The World Green Economy Summit is a major supporter of the UAE's efforts and endeavours to achieve a balance between energy and the environment, and to map out the features of a sustainable future capable of transforming challenges into opportunities, in line with the provisions of the Paris Agreement on climate change,” Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said.

"The WGES provides the ideal and unique platform for exchanging experiences and aligning efforts that support the regional and global agenda for sustainable development."

The summit comes amid the UAE's efforts to adopt green energy, promote sustainable development and strike a balance between economic growth and the sustainable use of environmental resources. The Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 for Dubai aim to provide 100 percent of the emirate's total power capacity from clean energy sources by the middle of the century. The UAE aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

"As we gear up to host COP28 in 2023, we are keen to take meaningful steps in our climate action — most importantly, advancing the shift to a green economy," said Mariam Al Mheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment.

"WGES is a leading global platform that drives climate and environmental action through convening decision-makers and experts to assess the progress made thus far in the transition to a green economy, explore the next steps, and expedite collective endeavours."