World Green Economy Summit hosts high-level ministerial roundtable in Dubai

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World Green Economy Summit hosts high-level ministerial roundtable in Dubai

The World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) hosted a high-level ministerial roundtable during the 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) in Dubai. The session, held under the theme “Delivering Climate Ambition by 2030 and Beyond – United Action for Green Transition”, brought together global leaders to strengthen dialogue on aligning policies, finance, and innovation with sustainable development.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of WGEO, delivered the opening address, highlighting the UAE’s continued commitment to advancing sustainability under the leadership of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The roundtable was attended by several ministers, including HE Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment; HE Dr. Ayman Suleiman, Minister of Environment, Jordan; HE Dorin Junghietu, Minister of Energy, Moldova; HE Dr. Muaviyath Mohamed, Minister of State for Tourism and Environment, Maldives; HE Abubakar Ben Mahmoud, Minister of the Environment in charge of Tourism, Comoros; Hon. James Opiyo Wandayi, MGH Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Kenya; HE Iury Valter de Sousa Santos, Secretary of State for the Environment, Angola; HE Hambardzum Matevossian, Minister of Environment, Armenia; HE Roberto Mito Albino, Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Fishery, Mozambique; and HE Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Also present were ambassadors and representatives from 91 member states of the Global Alliance on Green Economy, alongside delegates from international organisations.

In his remarks, Al Tayer stressed the importance of turning climate pledges into measurable impact. He called for breaking down policy, financial, and institutional barriers, while mobilizing private finance and forging strong public-private partnerships aligned with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). He further emphasized the role of clean energy and innovation in driving a just and inclusive green transition.

“Clean energy and innovation will drive this transition. We must accelerate renewable deployment, invest in breakthrough technologies, and ensure green finance flows where it is most needed, particularly in the Global South. It is vital that these efforts remain inclusive, benefitting youth, women, and vulnerable communities,” Al Tayer said.

The session reinforced the summit’s role as a platform for international cooperation, advancing collective climate ambition, and accelerating sustainable solutions for a resilient future.