Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) |Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) | WGES 2024 hosts prominent speakers and experts from around the world

The 10th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will feature global experts, government representatives, international organisations, academics, and the media. Scheduled for 2-3 October 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the summit aims to enhance international cooperation and foster dialogue on environmental and economic objectives, as well as building a sustainable and inclusive future.

WGES 2024 will focus on key themes aimed at advancing the transition towards a green and sustainable economy. These include decarbonisation and net zero goals, clean energy advancements, climate finance, circular economy, policy and regulatory frameworks, using technology to tackle climate change, youth in climate change, and food and water. Through its various sessions, the summit will provide a platform for dialogue, highlighting the most crucial forward-looking sustainable solutions based on innovation and the latest technologies. These discussions aim to support collective global efforts in climate and environmental action and promote the advancement of the global green economy.

“Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, we aim to foster global cooperation by providing a platform that unites stakeholders from around the world. This platform allows them to share their insights, knowledge, and experiences, contributing to the enhancement of global climate action and the development of effective solutions for positive change. Our goals include achieving sustainable development, ensuring a fair energy transition, and accelerating the shift towards a sustainable green economy. These efforts reflect the UAE's leadership and pivotal role in global climate action. We are confident that this year's summit will have significant discussions and yield fruitful results across its various themes and issues,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, MD&CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and Chairman of the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO).

“WGES is a major step in our journey to build a sustainable green economy that aligns with our national vision for the future. We in the UAE believe that shifting to a green economy is not only an environmental obligation, but also a genuine opportunity to drive innovation, create new jobs, and ensure a prosperous future for generations to come. We put high emphasis on collaborative work between the government and the private sector. We support public-private partnerships that contribute to a more sustainable future and believe that sustainability challenges can only be overcome by a collective response. We are confident that WGES will greatly contribute to developing effective solutions and highlighting new initiatives that drive an integrated green economy,” said HE Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.

Al Mazrouei further noted that the Summit is a valuable opportunity to enhance global dialogue and experience sharing, as experts and decision makers from across the world come together to find the best approach to shifting to a green economy.”

“The World Green Economy Summit is one of the region’s top sustainability events, and Siemens is proud to participate. Our technology enables utilities to integrate renewable energy sources into the grid, providing reliable and sustainable power. As the economy shifts toward greater electrification and demand for batteries grow, Siemens Xcelerator’s wide range of digital solutions and services for building management, power supply, and electrification helps battery manufacturers operate more efficiently, reliably and safely. I am looking forward discussing and learning from our partners and peers about the latest green economy developments at this year’s WGES”, said Helmut Von Struve, CEO, Siemens Middle East.

“The energy transition will require an economy-wide effort, interlinked with almost every sector. While policies and regulations to scale up and support renewable energy generation and integration are critical, they must be part of a broader framework that extends beyond the energy sector. This holistic approach is essential to drive the structural changes needed to ensure the transition not only succeeds but also promotes more equitable outcomes”, said Gauri Singh, Deputy Director General, IRENA.

WGES 2024 speakers include: HE Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; HE Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth; HE Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, COP28 Director-General; Karim El Jisr, Executive Director, Sustainability Performance and Accreditation, Red Sea Global; Gauri Singh, Deputy Director General of IRENA; Jean Louis Morcos, Senior Investment Officer and Regional Sustainable and Climate Finance Lead at IFC; Linn Tonsberg, Managing Director at BP Middle East LLC; Shargiil Bashir, Chief Sustainability Officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank; Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, GM GCC Visa, Board Member; Henry Gordon-Smith, CEO of Agritecture; Lina Osman, Managing Director & Head - Sustainable Finance, West, Standard Chartered Bank; Sahar Shamsi, Partner at Oxera; Youssef Chehade, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Ecyclex International Recycling LLC; Dr. Hamid Haqparwar, CEO of AGMC; Helmut Von Struve, CEO of Siemens Middle East; Luma Saqqaf, Director, Middle East, Africa and India (IMEA), Principles for Responsible Investment; Ali Rashid Al Jarwan, CEO of Dragon Oil; Sami Kamel, CEO of Dutco Cleantech; Dr. Waleed Alnuaimi, CEO of Etihad Energy Services (Etihad ESCO), and many more.