The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, in collaboration with First Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD, and Dubai Islamic Bank, will present the National Green Home Loans Program, which incentivizes sustainable construction through affordable financing and promotes eco-friendly building practices.

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Clean Rivers will bring together public and private sector stakeholders to discuss the importance of Mobilizing Blended Finance for Plastic-Free Waterways, highlighting ongoing projects to clean global river systems.

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This event will explore how renewable energy development can be aligned with biodiversity conservation to Achieve Nature Positivity in the Energy Transition. Experts will share strategies, challenges, and case studies that demonstrate how renewable energy projects can support local ecosystems, ensuring a net gain in biodiversity while advancing the UAE’s energy goals.

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This joint event between the Mangrove Alliance for Climate and the Global Mangroves Alliance will serve as a follow-up from COP28 to report on progress on the implementation of the major partnerships and initiatives behind the Mangrove Breakthrough - representing a transformative initiative at the intersection of conservation, science, finance, and policy. Featuring collaboration strategies from over 40 stakeholders across civil society organizations, government, Indigenous people and the private sector, it will showcase how collective action can unlock mangroves’ full potential as a climate solution to achieve ambitious 2030 goals for community, biodiversity, and climate impact.

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Focused on the vital role of water security in Africa’s Sustainable Development Goals, Clean Water for All: Supporting Africa’s SDGs Through Water Initiatives will discuss innovative solutions and collaborative partnerships to strengthen water resiliency. The conversation will culminate in the launch of a joint report offering a roadmap for collaboration and action on Africa's water challenges.

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The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment will present Towards the Development of a Gender-Responsive and Socially Inclusive UAE National Adaptation Plan, underscoring the nation’s commitment to safeguarding its most vulnerable communities within its climate agenda. This event will highlight initiatives to ensure a socially inclusive, sustainable transition, empowering diverse communities to lead in climate adaptation and resilience efforts.

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This event is open to Blue Zone-accredited guests.

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