UAE – Mubasher: The sixth edition of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES) started on Sunday, 20 October, under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
WGES is one of the leading global forums in the green economy, bringing together world-class experts from around the world to directly focus on advancing the global green economy and sustainability agenda.
The current edition, ending on 21 October, is held under the theme “Innovative Technologies for a Sustainable Economy” at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, according to WGES’ statement on Sunday.
The two-day event is expected to attract more than 3,700 participants, experts and opinion leaders in various fields of the green economy and sustainable development, including executives, partners, financial institutions and representatives of global markets from 78 countries.
More than 60 Speakers will spearhead 14 seminars and discussion sessions.
The summit will focus on three main pillars: towards sustainable development, international cooperation towards a green economy system, and adoption of green innovative solutions across varied sectors.
“Sustainable development in the UAE is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030, the UAE Centennial 2071, which aims to make the UAE the best country in the world by 2071, the UAE Vision 2021, the Dubai Plan 2021 and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which indicates that 7% of Dubai's total power output will be derived from clean energy by 2020, rising to 25% by 2030 and 75% by 2050, ” Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, vice chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, , commented on the event.
Al Tayer added that Dubai is an active contributor and has a key role in bringing ideas, expertise and initiatives to create a better future for humanity, based on the emirate's position and efforts as the global capital of the green economy in the world.
