Dubai: The World Green Economy Summit (WGES) has announced the participation of a distinguished group of influential leaders, experts, innovators, and key representatives from government, business, academia, media, and civil society from around the world, underscoring the summit's global significance. The 11th edition of the summit, organized by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO), will take place on 1-2 October 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme 'Innovating for Impact: Accelerating the Future of the Green Economy'.
According to Emirates News Agency, WGES is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. The high-level participants, whose leadership spans continents and sectors, include Sauli Niinist¶, former president of Finland; H.H. Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions; Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment; Flavien Joubert, Minister of Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment in the Seychelles; Max Andonirina Fontaine, Madagascar's Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development; and Muaviyath Mohamed, Minister of State for Tourism and Environment in the Maldives.
WGES 2025 will focus on seven thematic pillars: technology and innovation, clean and renewable energy technologies, policy and regulation, finance, climate equity, climate adaptation and resilience, and youth in climate action. Sessions will highlight transformative solutions to combat climate change, with a particular emphasis on empowering developing communities, expanding public-private partnerships, and strengthening international co-operation to build a more sustainable and inclusive global future.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, MD and CEO of DEWA, and Chairman of WGEO, noted the unlimited support from wise leadership, pushing efforts to enhance global collaboration aimed at achieving net zero and accelerating the transition to a green economy. He emphasized WGES as an ideal venue for encouraging efforts to implement green policies, invest in technologies to generate and store clean energy, and develop AI and circular economy models that minimize waste and environmental impact.
Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak highlighted the UAE's commitment to a sustainable future through the green economy, presenting substantial economic opportunities alongside environmental imperatives. She stressed the importance of strategic capital deployment into sustainable projects, generating new industries and employment, and the significance of co-operation and collaboration in achieving a sustainable and prosperous future for everyone.
Other notable speakers and participants, such as Flavien Joubert, Max Andonirina Fontaine, and Muaviyath Mohamed, shared their perspectives on the importance of global collaboration and the need for just transitions to address climate change and promote sustainability. The summit will also feature contributions from leaders in academia, industry, and civil society, including Prof Nazia M Habib, Michael Pollan, Anand Verma, and others, who will discuss innovative solutions and strategies to advance the green economy and tackle climate challenges.