The annual World Green Economy Summit (WGES) continues to support the UAE’s leading role in mobilising global efforts to enhance climate action and address the accompanying economic, social, and environmental challenges.
The summit, organised by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO), also encourages global cooperation and partnerships among governments, the private sector, and civil society organisations to promote sustainability and protect the environment and natural resources.
This year’s summit will be held under the theme ‘Empowering Global Action: Unlocking Opportunities and Advancing Progress’ on 2-3 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, MD & CEO of DEWA, and Chairman, WGEO, emphasised that WGES is a cornerstone of the UAE’s efforts to support global endeavours in adopting innovative green solutions and enhancing global climate action. The UAE
Supporting national strategies
Since its launch in 2014, WGES has aligned with the UAE’s visionary leadership in supporting global climate action, locally demonstrated in the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy, the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, and other strategies that support climate action and increase the share of clean and renewable energy sources.
WGES 2024 features eight themes, including decarbonisation and net-zero goals; clean energy advancements; climate finance; circular economy; policy and regulatory frameworks; using technology to tackle climate change; youth in climate change; and food and water.
