“There has never been a greater opportunity to make progress against the sustainable development goals and to create an economic potential that can drive sustained growth for future generations. Here, at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, we can start to build bridges between governments and businesses to create durable partnerships and to address the world’s most pressing challenges in sustainability. So let us be brave bold and ambitious. Let us use this week to maintain the momentum and to capitalize on this historic opportunity to lift the global economy and carve a practical pathway towards a sustainable future,” concluded H.E. Dr. Al Jaber.
ADSW 2016 has brought together thought leaders, policy makers and investors to address the challenges and opportunities of renewable energy and sustainable development through policy dialogue and action. ADSW 2016 will promote multilateral cooperation and bold decision making to accelerate the adoption of the sustainable solutions needed to realize the economic aspirations of future generations and to accommodate rapid global population growth.
The week will also showcase the UAE’s leadership in addressing the critical issues defining the sustainability agenda, such as innovation and water security and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as an international energy and sustainability hub, capitalising on the clear economic opportunity of clean energy and water security. ADSW will also play a vital role in growing awareness, stimulating public debate and motivating action to address the vital regional issues of sustainability – energy efficiency, water conservation and waste recycling.
ADSW, which runs until January 23, is hosted by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company. This year, ADSW will be structured around four key pillars: policy, leadership, business and awareness and academic research.
Held as part of ADSW, the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) is the world’s foremost event dedicated to the advancement of renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean technology. The four-day conference programme will address a range of key themes across clean energy. It will include sessions on the future of global energy in a low hydrocarbon price environment; financing the future of energy; new projects in the MENA solar sector and climate change and the UAE.
Also, taking place during ADSW, are the fourth International Water Summit; the third EcoWASTE exhibition; the eighth Zayed Future Energy Prize Awards Ceremony and the inaugural UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science Awards ceremony.
