World Green Economy Summit mobilizes efforts to combat climate change

A group of experts and specialists in various vital sectors from around the world will discuss, during the 10th session of the World Green Economy Summit, which will be held on October 2 and 3 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, ways to mobilize global efforts to enhance the transition to a green economy capable of adapting to climate change, contributing to improving the quality of life, and facing pressing global challenges, most notably climate change and global warming.

A statement issued yesterday stated that the summit, which is organised by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, and the World Green Economy Organisation, under the theme “Enabling Global Efforts: Creating Opportunities and Driving Progress”, will discuss a number of key topics in its 10th edition of the global summit, including decarbonisation and carbon neutrality goals, as 2023 witnessed an increase in the Earth’s temperature by about 1.64 degrees Celsius as a result of global warming, and was the hottest year in history, which calls for discussing carbon capture strategies (CCS) and case studies on carbon-free economy practices and the transition to low-carbon operations.

The axes also include advancing clean energy, expanding the adoption of renewable energy sources and investment, including solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, and nuclear energy, in addition to green hydrogen, developing energy storage systems and smart grids, in addition to focusing on innovation capabilities that support the development of green energy.

The summit will also discuss climate finance, including financing for climate resilience and adaptation, carbon pricing, and bridging the gap between developed and developing countries in terms of financing capabilities and responsibilities.

The circular economy will be one of the important topics of the summit, in addition to discussing policies and regulatory frameworks, examining the use of technology to confront climate change, the role of youth in climate action, and discussing food and water challenges.