ABU DHABI (WAM)
Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and within the framework of his keenness to champion sustainability as a key pillar of the UAE’s economic and social progress and prosperity, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), a global initiative championed by the UAE and its clean energy powerhouse Masdar, will host the next edition of ADSW at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).
ADSW will play a critical role in maintaining worldwide climate momentum at COP28 by enabling impactful and inclusive dialogue between all global stakeholders, translating pledges into practical solutions for a net-zero future.
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Chairman of Masdar, and COP28 President-Designate, said, “As the UAE looks ahead to hosting COP28, it is vital that we use every opportunity at our disposal to fast-track a just and orderly energy transition and to keep 1.5 degrees within reach. Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) was set up by Masdar in 2008 and has grown into a leading global initiative that extends well beyond one week. The special edition of ASDW at COP28 provides an important platform for a wider community of key stakeholders to have their voices heard and to accelerate a just and inclusive transition to a net-zero future.”
Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, stated, “This special edition of ADSW provides an important occasion to highlight the UAE’s Year of Sustainability at COP28 and reflects the legacy of climate action that Masdar’s global initiative, ADSW, continues to spearhead. We are proud to host this unique ADSW at COP28 and look forward to welcoming key stakeholders in sustainability and clean energy as we look to drive positive change to tackle the world’s most urgent and pressing challenges together.”
The ADSW Summit, set to take place on December 4 at the Connect Conference Centre, Expo City Dubai, will be held under the theme “United on Climate Action at COP28”, and will bring together forward-thinking leaders from the public sector, civil society, and business world to identify ways to accelerate the just transition to a net-zero future.
Hosted on COP28’s thematic finance day, the Summit will address issues such as investing for inclusion and climate finance, and identifing pathways to accelerate sustainable development around the world.