The 10th World Future Energy Summit ended this Thursday in Abu Dhabi with an increase in the number of exhibitors, visitors and business meetings.
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It starts on Monday in Abu Dhabi. The main event of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is the World Future Energy Summit. More than 38,000 attendees, from 175 countries, are expected.
Business organizations in 34 countries have signed on to the Marrakech Declaration, whereby they support the entry into force of the Paris Agreement and make suggestions. The Arab Chamber is a signatory.
CEO Michel Alaby will accompany the Brazilian minister of Agriculture Blairo Maggi to the UN conference in Morocco. He will also be at a business event championing the emission reduction targets.
The Dubai International Award for Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment (DIABP) will be accepting submissions until October 31.
The event will happen on October 5 and 6. Panelists from several countries will get together to discuss funding for sustainable actions and implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement.
World conference on climate change is slated for November in Marrakech with a high-ranking pre-event meeting slated to September 8 and 9. Among the topics are energy transition, countries’ targets and the post-COP21 scenario.
T-shirts with ‘Habibi’ written on them will be sold in an effort by blogger Lú Braga. The proceeds will be used to purchase bicycles for refugees living in Brazil.
The exchange of social programs in less wealthy countries helps fight poverty and fuel development. A report from the United Nations Development Programme showcases the Brazilian experience.
Countries want to increase the share of alternative sources in their energy matrixes. The topic was discussed in a forum held this week in Egypt.
An event was held this Monday in São Paulo to promote the renewable energy and sustainability award from the UAE. Corporations, organizations, personalities and high schools can apply.
NGO Wheels of Peace collected and donated 34 bikes to foreigners last month and intends to do it again. The vehicles allow increased mobility to the immigrants.
An agreement was signed with the Brazilian Development Bank to make available the company’s technological solutions for the rehabilitation of degraded areas, sustainable use and forest monitoring.
Award from the UAE will choose actions in the areas of clean energy and sustainability developed by companies, schools, organizations and individuals. Registration is open until June 27.
