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10/16/24, 10:27 AM World Green Economy Summit 2024 concludes | Emirates News Agency
expressed his sincere gratitude to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for

supporting sustainability initiatives, promoting the green economy and addressing global climate change.
Al Tayer also extended his appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice

President, Prime Minister 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 H.H. 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,” Al
Tayer said.

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

UAE in balancing economic growth and environmental protection, and expanding investments in renewable
and clean energy solutions. The summit built upon the outcomes of COP28, which was hosted by the UAE in

Dubai last year.
Through its sessions and key takeaways, WGES contributed to setting the stage for COP29, which will be

held in Azerbaijan in November. This is part of WGES’ efforts to foster dialogue and co-operation among world

countries in the areas of sustainability and the green economy.
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and COP28 President, said,

“Under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, COP28 brought the

world together last year to deliver the historic UAE Consensus – the defining point of reference for global
climate ambition and sustainable development. While climate action has been seen too often as a burden to

nations, we set out to change the narrative and present it as a historic opportunity for growth and innovation –

in fact, the largest economic opportunity since the first Industrial Revolution. The transition to a green
economy will enable us to fast-track new streams of growth, create new jobs and deliver sustainable

prosperity for all."

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