The event takes place from 14-19 January.
The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) is coming back.
Returning to 2023, the upcoming edition takes place under the patronage of UAE President HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Taking place from 14-19 January this year’s theme is United on Climate Action Toward Cop28.
Heads of state, policymakers, investors and entrepreneurs gather to prepare impactful dialogues on the transition to a net-zero future. Key stakeholders discuss priorities for the global climate agenda at COP28 as part of the agenda.
A Green Hydrogen Summit, hosted by Masdar’s green hydrogen business, highlighting its potential to decarbonise key industries is all set to be featured at ADSW 2023 for the first time.
The ADSW Summit, taking place on 16 January 2023, aims to focus on a wide range of critical topics.
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ADSW 2023 also seeks to engage youth in climate action with its Youth 4 Sustainability platform holding the Y4S Hub aiming to give women a greater voice in the sustainability debate.
Partner-led events and opportunities for international engagement on sustainability-related topics are set to take place as well.
ADSW 2023 also marks the 15th anniversary of the Zayed Sustainability Prize – the UAE’s pioneering global award for recognising excellence in sustainability. With 96 winners across its categories, the prize has positively impacted the lives of more than 378 million people around the world.
Here’s the schedule for ADSW 2023:
IRENA Assembly, Atlantic Council Energy Forum
14–15 January
Opening Ceremony, COP28 Strategy Announcement and Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony, ADSW Summit
16 January
World Future Energy Summit, Youth 4 Sustainability Hub, Innovate
16 – 18 January
WiSER Forum
17 January
Green Hydrogen Summit and Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum
18 January
Date
14-19 January
Location
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)
For more information, visit abudhabisustainabilityweek.com
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