Hosted by the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture, Creating Sustainable Impact in Arid and Saline Environments in Central Asia will showcase the transformative agricultural project in Karakalpakstan, funded by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, implemented with key regional partners. The interactive discussion will spotlight climate-resilient biosaline agriculture and explore opportunities for increased collaboration to enhance sustainability and resilience in arid regions, in alignment with SDG17.

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This event is open to Blue Zone-accredited guests.

This interactive workshop facilitated by students from a range of UAE-based universities will highlight Understanding and Reducing Your Carbon Footprint through a carbon literacy game to raise awareness of individual impacts.

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The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with Gaston Berger University and Haramaya University, will lead a discussion on Cultivating Change: How University Collaboration Can Support Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Research. This session will explore how academic partnerships can enhance women’s roles in sustainable agriculture, aligning with the UAE’s goals for gender equality and food security.

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Bringing together academics and policy experts, New York University Abu Dhabi’s What is Next for The UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience? will reflect on the progress and future of the UAE- Belem Work Programme launched to support the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA).

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Water and Climate Change: Integrating Desalination, Reuse, Renewable Energy, and Stewardship for Sustainable Water Solutions will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and environmental experts from across the UAE to discuss how desalination, water reuse, and renewable energy can be combined with responsible water stewardship to create sustainable, scalable water solutions globally.

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The UN High Level Champion for COP28 will convene a high-level roundtable on Enhancing Inclusive Climate Action: Alliance for Gender-Responsive Climate Finance, reflecting on progress made toward gender-responsive finance under the Paris Agreement. This event will explore opportunities for collaboration and raise ambition as we look ahead to COP30 and beyond.

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This event is open to Blue Zone-accredited guests.