- DIFC’s discussion board aligns with imaginative and prescient of UAE’s management to fast-track the transition to greener economies by way of sustainable expertise, banking and finance, renewable vitality, and waste administration.
- Second version of the Future Sustainability Discussion board takes place in Dubai on 4 and 5 December.
- Coinciding with first anniversary of COP28 being held within the UAE, the Discussion board is a step in the direction of accelerating efforts to fulfill the Paris Settlement objectives and the UN SDGs 2030.
Dubai, UAE, twenty fourth October 2024, ZEX PR WIRE, Dubai Worldwide Monetary Centre (DIFC), the main world monetary hub within the Center East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) area, proclaims the twond version of the Future Sustainability Discussion board. Scheduled for 4 and 5 December 2024 on the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, the Discussion board will concentrate on mobilising sustainable practices, partaking in influential discussions on sustainable growth, working in the direction of environmental conservation, social fairness and innovation.
The announcement of the 2nd version of the Discussion board underscores DIFC’s dedication to advancing UAE sustainability priorities alongside initiatives such because the DIFC Sustainable Finance Catalyst which goals to develop sustainable finance flows from Dubai to USD 100+ billion by 2030.
The Discussion board coincides with the primary anniversary of COP28 being hosted within the UAE and is ready to draw over 3,000 contributors. The occasion will mobilise trade leaders, buyers, tech disruptors, and policymakers into reaching the United Nations Sustainable Growth Objectives (SDGs) and contributing to the supply of the Paris Settlement, while aiming to channel funding flows between the worldwide north and south to speed up local weather motion.
Alya Al Zarouni, Chief Working Officer of DIFC Authority and Co-Chair of the Dubai Sustainable Finance Working Group, mentioned, “The DIFC organised Future Sustainability Forum is a vital platform for collaborative action towards a more sustainable future. As the global economic landscape evolves, so must our commitment to responsible and inclusive growth. At DIFC, we are proud to be convening this gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to address the most pressing environmental and social challenges of our time. Together, we can forge new pathways to a more resilient and sustainable future for financial services and other important industries.”
Dr Bernd van Linder, Chief Government Officer of the Business Financial institution of Dubai, the presenting sponsor of the Discussion board, said, “Commercial Bank of Dubai is proud to support the UAE’s sustainability ambitions through our participation in the Future Sustainability Forum 2024 as Presenting Sponsor. Our proactive approach in addressing environmental challenges, exemplified by the successful issuance of CBD’s inaugural green bond, demonstrates our alignment with global environmental goals.”
The Discussion board will tackle crucial sustainability points throughout eight core pillars spanning completely different industries together with banking and finance, development, renewable and future vitality, transportation and mobility, manufacturing and manufacturing, recycling and waste administration, sustainable expertise, and agriculture and meals manufacturing.
Along with the packed convention agenda that can characteristic over 100 sustainability and local weather motion knowledgeable audio system, the Discussion board will carry collectively essentially the most revolutionary options and repair suppliers from throughout the worldwide sustainability panorama by way of the Local weather Motion & Renewable Power Expo (CARE).
Authorities entities within the UAE have spearheaded a variety of complete sustainability programmes within the pursuit of a net-zero future. Initiatives such because the Dubai Clear Power Technique 2050, the UAE Web Zero 2050 strategic initiative, and the UAE Imaginative and prescient 2070, emphasise on a dedication to renewable vitality adoption, water conservation, waste administration, and sustainable city growth.
For extra info and to register, please go to the Future Sustainability Discussion board web site.
About Dubai Worldwide Monetary Centre
Dubai Worldwide Monetary Centre (DIFC) is likely one of the world’s most superior monetary centres, and the main monetary hub for the Center East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA), which contains 77 international locations with an approximate inhabitants of three.7bn and an estimated GDP of USD 10.5trn.
With a 20-year observe report of facilitating commerce and funding flows throughout the MEASA area, the Centre connects these fast-growing markets with the economies of Asia, Europe, and the Americas by way of Dubai.
DIFC is house to an internationally recognised, impartial regulator and a confirmed judicial system with an English widespread regulation framework, in addition to the area’s largest monetary ecosystem of 43,800 professionals working throughout over 6,150 energetic registered corporations – making up the most important and most numerous pool of trade expertise within the area.
The Centre’s imaginative and prescient is to drive the way forward for finance by way of cutting-edge expertise, innovation, and partnerships. Right this moment, it’s the world way forward for finance and innovation hub providing one of many area’s most complete FinTech and enterprise capital environments, together with cost-effective licensing options, fit-for-purpose regulation, revolutionary accelerator programmes, and funding for growth-stage start-ups.
Comprising quite a lot of world-renowned retail and eating venues, a dynamic artwork and tradition scene, residential flats, resorts, and public areas, DIFC continues to be one in all Dubai’s most sought-after enterprise and way of life locations.
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