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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025

Under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025 is set to occur from January 12 to January 18. This pivotal event promises to unite global leaders in order to accelerate sustainable development and foster socio-economic progress. This year's theme, "The Future Nexus: Driving Sustainable Progress," underscores the urgency and importance of collaborative efforts towards creating a sustainable future.

A Crucial Platform for Global Dialogue

As the first significant event on the global sustainability calendar, ADSW 2025 positions itself as a vital platform where policymakers, business executives, and civil society leaders converge. They will collectively explore innovative pathways to expedite the transition towards sustainable economies. Emphasis will be placed on harnessing the convergence of advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), energy solutions, and human expertise to drive substantial economic transformations valued at an estimated $10 trillion.

His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE's Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and President of Masdar, articulated the significance of this week, stating, “ADSW 2025 will act as a nexus for business leaders, policymakers, and global entrepreneurs. By leveraging interconnected solutions, we aim to build a more prosperous future for all.” He highlighted that three megatrends shaping our world—emerging market growth, energy system transformations, and AI advancements—present unprecedented opportunities for both socio-economic and environmental development.

Key Partners and Initiatives

Several notable partners have already confirmed their participation in ADSW 2025, including the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and many others from various sectors committed to sustainable development.

Over its 15-year history, ADSW has effectively facilitated collaboration among multiple stakeholders to confront pressing global challenges and stimulate growth. The event has been instrumental in forming high-value agreements and strategic partnerships between governments, industry leaders, and clean energy pioneers, propelling impactful alliances that advance global sustainability agendas.

Highlights and Events

ADSW 2025 will kick off with the annual IRENA Assembly on January 12 and 13, followed by the Global Climate Finance Annual Meeting on January 13. The ADSW Opening Ceremony on January 14 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) will set the stage for an engaging week ahead. The ADSW Summit and the Green Hydrogen Summit will convene global leaders for meaningful discussions aimed at fostering collaboration, unlocking investment opportunities, and enabling innovative partnerships.

Additionally, the World Future Energy Summit — a cornerstone of ADSW — will continue to drive business growth and knowledge exchange, having facilitated significant transactions in previous years. The 2025 edition will also feature an Innovation Hub, allowing over 55 entrepreneurs and startups to showcase their groundbreaking technologies and inventions.

The event will also spotlight the Women in Sustainability, Environment, and Renewable Energy (WiSER) forum, amplifying women's voices in sustainability discussions and uniting 3,500 youth participants in the Youth for Sustainability (Y4S) program, which is designed to encourage and empower young leaders in climate action and innovation.

Furthermore, the Zayed Sustainability Prize Ceremony will be held on January 14, honoring individuals and organizations that provide innovative solutions to global challenges across health, food, energy, water, climate action, and global high schools. Over the past 16 years, the award recognizes the contributions of 117 winners who have positively impacted over 384 million lives worldwide, creating sustainable economic and social development opportunities.

Important Dates

• - IRENA Assembly: January 12-13
• - Global Climate Finance Meeting: January 13
• - Opening Ceremony & Zayed Sustainability Prize Ceremony: January 14
• - ADSW Summit: January 14-15
• - World Future Energy Summit & Y4S: January 14-16
• - WiSER Forum: January 15
• - Green Hydrogen Summit & Zayed Prize Forum: January 16
• - Festival in Masdar City: January 17-18

For further details, please visit ADSW's official page.

About Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) represents a global platform backed by the UAE, focusing on urgent sustainability challenges worldwide via crucial dialogue and collaborative efforts. Since its inception over 15 years ago, ADSW has fostered high-level engagements among decision-makers and promoted the global sustainability agenda through impactful solutions and collaborative discussions.

About Masdar

Masdar, or Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, stands as one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies globally. Since its establishment in 2006, Masdar has developed and invested in over 31.5 gigawatts (GW) of projects across more than 40 countries, supporting the global transition towards renewable energy and aiming for a renewable energy portfolio of 100 GW by 2030, alongside leading efforts in green hydrogen production.