Home Industry Economy Dubai: World Green Economy Summit to be held in Nov, theme revealed The summit will be held on November 28-29 in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai by Gulf Business October 1, 2023 Image: Dubai Media Office 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. Tags COP28 Green Economy November Sustainability Theme World Green Economy Summit 2023 You might also like Charging ahead: 63% of UAE residents want to drive EVs by 2025 Here are 5 key takeaways from the COP28 climate summit Countries strike deal at COP28 to transition away from fossil fuels Watch: Dr Sultan Al Jaber’s statement on historic global stocktake at COP28