Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 12th –13th October, the Forum placed a strong emphasis on moving beyond declarations and ambition towards practical solutions, credible strategies and partnerships capable of delivering lasting environmental, economic and social value. The programme convened an influential line-up of global and regional voices.
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) announced the opening of registration for its Q4 2026 Clean Energy Certificate (CEC) auction until 30th October, enabling organisations to verify their clean electricity consumption, reduce Scope 2 emissions from their operations and strengthen their commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, visited the stand of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, during the opening of Airport Show 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, which runs from 12 to 14 October 2026.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will organise the 28th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) from 20th to 22nd October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy.
The Abu Dhabi Youth Challenge 2026 has opened applications to young people across the UAE and around the world to develop innovative solutions to water challenges and help build healthier communities where children and families can grow and thrive. The challenge aims to support young innovators in developing practical solutions to water-related challenges, providing opportunities to turn promising ideas into prototypes and development projects.
The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) has announced the launch of a strategic project in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Regional Office for West Asia (IUCN ROWA), to develop and implement an integrated plan for Dubai’s nature reserve network. The first phase of this work program is set to take one full year to complete. The project aims to establish a science-based framework to assess the current status of Dubai’s reserves, paving the way for their development according to international best practices to ensure biodiversity sustainability and enhance community well-being.
Researchers at the Mubadala Arabian Centre for Climate and Environmental Sciences (ACCESS) at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a new algorithm that can forecast Arctic sea ice extent up to nine months in advance, offering a new way to anticipate changes in the Arctic that can affect the global climate system.
EMSTEEL Group (ADX: EMSTEEL) (“the Group”), one of the region’s largest publicly listed steel and building materials manufacturers, has earned the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, advancing from Bronze in 2025 to Platinum in 2026. With an exceptional score of 95 out of 100, the Group ranks among the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis worldwide over the past 12 months.
