The World Green Economy Summit will kick off in Dubai on October 6 at the Expo 2020 site.

Ahmed bin Saeed: Expanding international partnerships to make the “green economy” a vital industry in the UAE

  • The UAE is one of the leading countries in the world in supporting the green economy system.

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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Chairman of the Higher Committee of Expo 2020 Dubai, stated that the seventh session of the World Green Economy Summit, which will be held on the sixth and seventh of October 2021, is of particular importance, as it coincides with the Expo Expo 2020 Dubai, the 50th year, our celebration of the golden jubilee and the 50th anniversary of our pioneering development, as concerted efforts are made to expand the network of international and regional partnerships, to make the green economy one of the vital industries in the country.

His Highness' statements came on the occasion of the announcement, yesterday, of holding the seventh session of the summit, on the sixth and seventh of October 2021, at the Dubai Exhibition Center at the site of "Expo 2020 Dubai".

Summit organization

In detail, the World Green Economy Summit, organized by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and the World Green Economy Organization, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, plays a fundamental role in increasing interest in the green economy and promoting projects. The summit will be held on the 6th and 7th of October 2021 at the Dubai Exhibition Center at the site of Expo 2020 Dubai.

The summit is a strategic platform to support international cooperation in facing global challenges, promote sustainable development and investments in the field of green economy, and encourage the adoption of effective policies, plans and initiatives in this regard.

The summit is attended by a number of current presidents, leaders and influential figures at the global level, and attracts thousands of experts, specialists and opinion leaders in various fields of green economy and sustainable development.

At the end of each session, the summit issues the "Dubai Declaration", which includes the recommendations of the participants, the outcomes of the summit, and the most important stations and events of the summit.

Since its launch in 2014, the summit focused in its previous sessions on three main axes, namely sustainable development mechanisms, international cooperation to promote the green economy system, and the adoption of innovative green solutions.

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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Chairman of the Higher Committee of Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “The World Green Economy Summit enjoys the generous sponsorship of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Dubai, and is one of the many initiatives launched by the UAE to support an effective transition towards a green economy. The seventh session of the summit is of particular importance because it coincides with (Expo 2020 Dubai), the 50th year and our celebration of the golden jubilee and the passing of 50 years of our pioneering development path, as efforts are combined to expand the network of international and regional partnerships, to make the green economy one of the vital industries in the country, and direct future plans to achieve Economic, environmental and social sustainability, along with societal well-being.We are confident that the summit will enhance its role as a global forum, contribute to expanding the horizons of international cooperation and drawing the next global agenda on various issues, the most important of which is providing more opportunities to achieve sustainable development and ensuring a green future to achieve human happiness everywhere.” For his part, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice President of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and President of the World Green Economy Summit, said: “The UAE is a global leader in supporting global efforts in the clean and renewable energy sector, through its strategies and investments in this field. The state played an important role in the negotiations that led to the historic Paris Agreement.The country’s hosting of the regional dialogue on climate action in April 2021 is a new indication of the country’s active participation in confronting the effects of climate change, and the seriousness of its commitment to dealing with the issue of climate change, and achieving the sustainable development goals for the year 2030, especially since the regional dialogue comes in light of the exceptional circumstances imposed by the pandemic ( COVID-19), and the urgent need for concerted global efforts to accelerate recovery, and find smart and sustainable solutions to reduce the impacts of climate change.

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For his part, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail Al Mazrouei, said, “The UAE is one of the world’s leading countries in supporting the green economy system and international efforts in the clean energy sector. The National Energy 2050, through which it seeks to reduce energy demand by 40%, raise the contribution of clean energy in the total energy mix produced in the country to 50%, and create a mix of energy.”In turn, the Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad Belhaif Al Nuaimi, said that “working for the environment and climate is one of the most important strategic priorities of the UAE, which it is working to strengthen through an integrated system of efforts that includes adopting and approving future directions and policies, including adopting the transition towards The green economy, the expansion of the concept of energy transition, and the integration of climate action in all sectors. This system also includes launching programs and initiatives that support the realization of these directions and policies at a rapid and effective pace, ensuring a better future for current and future generations.

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For his part, the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, the UAE's Special Envoy for Climate Change, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber said: "The World Green Economy Summit is a valuable addition that supports the efforts of the UAE to achieve the United Nations sustainable development goals, with a special focus on renewable and clean energy solutions. The summit also provides a distinguished platform to advance international cooperation, as it is a key factor in advancing sustainable development.” He added: "In line with the vision of the wise leadership, the UAE believes that climate action provides practical opportunities to achieve economic growth, by focusing on innovation in the field of clean technology, promoting investments, and seeking solutions based on natural resources.In conjunction with the global economic recovery from the Corona pandemic, benefiting from advanced technology that promotes sustainable development is an essential aspect of the economic diversification strategy adopted by our wise leadership, and supported by the World Green Economy Summit.”

Ahmed bin Saeed:

• "The World Green Economy Summit will enhance its role as a global forum that will contribute to expanding the horizons of international cooperation."

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer:

• "The UAE is a global leader in supporting the clean and renewable energy sector."

• «The need for concerted efforts to accelerate recovery, and to find smart solutions to reduce the effects of climate change».

"Climate Week"

The "Middle East and North Africa 2022 Climate Week", the first of its kind in the region, will be held from the second and third of March 2022, bringing together a group of leaders and influential figures from the government and private sectors, and civil society to discuss the threats arising from the phenomenon of climate change. Strengthening frameworks of fruitful cooperation in taking swift and bold measures to face this great challenge

It will also provide tremendous opportunities to forge strong partnerships, build fruitful relationships between regional stakeholders, as well as showcase the latest pioneering technologies that can help the region adapt quickly and efficiently to climate change.

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