11th World Green Economy Summit

• On October 1, the 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) opened at the World Trade Centre in Dubai.
• More than 3,300 participants from over 30 countries are attending the two-day conference.

• The summit is being held under the theme "Innovation for Impact: Accelerating the Future of the Green Economy."
• The event is held alongside the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2025).
• Discussions on the first day focused on technology, climate finance, equity, and youth engagement.

• Sessions also highlighted the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises in leading the way in sustainable technologies and policy reforms to accelerate global climate goals.
• Naela Farooqi, CEO of the Arab Foundations Forum, highlighted the importance of regional climate commitments.