Thought Leadership

As the global community intensifies efforts to combat climate change, COP29 marked a significant step forward in shaping the future of international carbon markets. At the heart of these discussions was Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, a cornerstone for enabling international cooperation on emissions reduction and unlocking climate finance. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), with its growing commitment to sustainability and carbon market development, stands to both contribute to and benefit from these changes. The UAE Carbon Alliance and the UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Center for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and South Asia (SA) collaborated on this article to highlight key COP29 outcomes and their implications for both the global and regional carbon market landscape.

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), held from January 12 to 18 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and with related events throughout the Emirate, highlighted the UAE’s leadership in sustainability and provided a dynamic platform for global stakeholders to unite, innovate, and take decisive action towards a more sustainable future. ADSW served as an important catalyst for collaboration among industry, civil society, and government and momentum on climate action following COP29, setting the stage for impactful solutions in the year ahead.

Climate Call brought together global youth to create impactful solutions addressing urgent climate challenges in energy, food security, and water scarcity.

The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) held in Abu Dhabi from April 16–18, 2024, drew 30,000 participants from around the globe.

Language around sustainability needs to be richer, more accessible and vernacular.

COP28 served as a pivotal moment to fortify collaboration towards a net-zero future and heightened awareness of climate change and sustainability efforts in Dubai and the UAE.