On 24-25 October 2018, the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority and World Green Economy Organisation are hosting the World Green Economy Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The World Green Economy Summit (WGES) is one of the leading global forums on the green economy. It brings together world-class experts in critical sectors from around the world to directly focus on advancing the global green economy and sustainability agenda, achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals and implementing the recommendations of COP21 & 22. The WGES is the premier international platform to drive dialogue and action amongst industry stakeholders, and build partnerships and collaboration by connecting creative minds across different sectors. The summit showcases innovative solutions and leading practices to inspire change, and aims to align stakeholders with policy makers to create a facilitative environment and ecosystem for sustainable green growth that address current and future needs.
Objectives
WGES 2018 aims to deliver on its objectives through the following goals:
- Stimulate discussion among government agencies and regulators
- Drive dialogue and action among industry stakeholders
- Facilitate interaction between the public and private sectors
- Showcase revolutionary digital platforms and best practices in the green economy
- Define areas where green investments are most needed
- Identify promising sources of finance that can advance the green economy
- Address challenges impeding the transition to a green economy
- Advance Dubai’s vision to become the Global Capital of the Green Economy
- Explore ways of achieving the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030
- Explore ways to realise the recommendations of COP21 & COP22, Paris climate agreement, and conclusions from WGES 2017
Themes
- Green Capital: The summit will explore green funding opportunities and investment vehicles that can support the global transition to a low-carbon economy.
- Digital Technologies: The summit will discuss the latest smart technologies and digital breakthroughs that promise to accelerate green growth and sustainable development.
- Leadership & Social Engagement: The summit is set to bring together individuals who at the forefront of sustainable innovation, digital transformation and green solutions.