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10/16/24, 10:27 AM World Green Economy Summit 2024 concludes with key results and outcomes, paving the way for COP29

World Green Economy Summit 2024 concludes with key results and outcomes, paving
the way for COP29
• Global leaders, ministers and experts took part in the summit

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), expressed his sincere gratitude to HH Sheikh Mohamed bin
Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, for supporting sustainability initiatives, promoting the
green economy and addressing global climate change. Al Tayer also extended his appreciation
to HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the
UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for his patronage of the 10th World Green Economy Summit (WGES)
and launching WGEO, which works in close co-operation with the UAE Government as part of
the Global Alliance on Green Economy (GAGE) to promote collaboration among member
countries and stakeholders. Al Tayer also thanked HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum,
Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, for inaugurating the summit, which was
organised by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, DEWA and WGEO. The summit saw the
participation of a large number of current and former heads of state, ministers, government
representatives, officials, experts and specialists from around the world.

“The World Green Economy Summit has become one of the foremost global platforms
dedicated to advancing the green economy globally. The summit reinforces the UAE’s
pioneering and leading role in mobilising global efforts to enhance climate action and address
sustainability challenges. We are pleased with the success of the summit’s 10th edition, which
served as a valuable forum for all stakeholders to discuss policies, plans and strategies, as well
as share experiences, knowledge and innovative ideas that strengthen co-operation and
support efforts to balance economic growth and environmental sustainability, supporting the
transition to a sustainable green economy and contributing to achieving the UN Sustainable
Development Goals 2030,” said Al Tayer.

Al Tayer said that this year’s summit was an opportunity to showcase the pioneering efforts of
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