ADSW 2023 to Set Agenda for Inclusive Climate Action
Held under the patronage of UAE President HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023 is the global initiative championed by the UAE and its clean energy powerhouse Masdar.
The ADSW aims to accelerate sustainable development, with sustainability a key pillar of the UAE’s economic and social progress and prosperity.
The 15th edition of the annual event will feature a series of high-level sessions focused on the key priorities for sustainable development ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), to be held in the UAE from 30 November-12 December 2023.
ADSW, taking place 14-19 January 2023 under the theme United on Climate Action Toward Cop28, will convene heads of state, policymakers, industry leaders, investors, youth, and entrepreneurs, for a series of impactful dialogues on the transition to a net-zero future.
Key stakeholders will discuss key priorities for the global climate agenda at COP28, the need for all stakeholders across society to be engaged and included, and how to leverage the assessments from the first Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement to accelerate climate progress at COP28 and beyond.
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H.E. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology said: “For over 15 years, ADSW has reinforced the UAE’s commitment to addressing global challenges as a responsible leader driving climate action and sustainable economic development.
"ADSW 2023 will help shape the sustainability agenda and drive momentum toward COP28 in the UAE by convening the global community and facilitating meaningful dialogue to foster consensus, groundbreaking partnerships and innovative solutions.
“The world needs a just and inclusive energy transition that supports the needs of developing nations while ensuring a more sustainable future for us all.
"ADSW can serve as an ideal platform to accelerate the adoption of clean technologies and put partnerships together that can take them to scale around the world, leaving no one behind.”
ADSW 2023 will feature for the first time a Green Hydrogen Summit, hosted by Masdar’s green hydrogen business, highlighting its potential to decarbonise key industries while helping countries to achieve their net-zero objectives.
Earlier In December, Masdar formally announced a new shareholding structure and the launch of its green hydrogen business – forming a clean energy powerhouse that will spearhead global decarbonisation efforts.
Masdar is now one of the largest clean energy companies of its kind and is well-positioned to lead the industry on a global scale, strengthening the UAE’s role as an energy leader.
The first international sustainability gathering of the year, ADSW 2023 will drive discussion and debate around climate action in the run-up to COP28.
The ADSW Summit, hosted by Masdar and taking place on 16 January 2023, will focus on a wide range of critical topics including food and water security, energy access, industrial decarbonisation, health, and climate adaptation.
ADSW 2023 will also seek to engage youth in climate action, with its Youth 4 Sustainability platform holding the Y4S Hub, which aims to attract 3,000 young people, as well as feature the annual forum for Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) platform.
ADSW 2023 will feature partner-led events and opportunities for international engagement on sustainability-related topics, including the International Renewable Energy Agency’s IRENA Assembly, the Atlantic Council Energy Forum, the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum, and the World Future Energy Summit.
ADSW 2023 will also mark 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 of Health, Food, Energy, Water, and Global High Schools, the prize has positively impacted the lives of more than 378 million people around the world, including in Vietnam, Nepal, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Maldives and Tuvalu.
Over the years, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has provided communities across the world with access to quality education, clean food and water, quality healthcare, energy, jobs, and improved community safety.
With small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) making up roughly 90% of businesses worldwide, ADSW 2023 will welcome more than 70 SMEs and start-ups across several sectors, including Masdar City’s global initiative Innovate, which will showcase groundbreaking international technologies.
Key dates for ADSW 2023 include:
14 – 15 January: IRENA Assembly, Atlantic Council Energy Forum
16 January: Opening Ceremony, COP28 Strategy Announcement and Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony, ADSW Summit
16 – 18 January: World Future Energy Summit, Youth 4 Sustainability Hub, Innovate
17 January: WiSER Forum
18 January: Green Hydrogen Summit and Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum
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