The third edition of the Sustainability Forum Middle East was launched, running from January 28 to 29 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The forum was attended by Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, with participation from more than 400 regional and international decision-makers, business leaders, and sustainability experts.
The forum aims to discuss strategies for aligning business models with climate action, scaling climate finance, advancing policy and regulatory frameworks, fostering innovation, and accelerating technological progress.
Dr. Bin Daina stated that the launch of this third edition builds on the forum's local, regional, and international successes. He affirmed Bahrain's commitment to supporting initiatives and programmes that enhance national partnerships across various sectors and promote international cooperation with organisations and institutions in diverse areas of sustainable development.
He emphasised the importance of collaboration, investment, and decisive action to accelerate the energy transition and achieve decarbonisation goals in the Middle East and North Africa region. He also highlighted the need to continue efforts to enhance cooperation, coordination, and knowledge exchange among participating countries and organisations to address climate change, adapt to its impacts, and mitigate its causes, while reaffirming Bahrain's commitment to international climate, environmental, and sustainable development agreements. He wished the forum success in achieving its goals and delivering impactful recommendations.
The first day of the forum featured interactive discussions with more than 50 prominent speakers from the Middle East and North Africa, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, Brazil, and other regions. The discussions covered critical topics essential to achieving regional net-zero ambitions.
On the second day, the forum will host a series of specialised workshops led by global consultants and regional firms specialising in environmental, social, and governance advisory and sustainability. These sessions aim to equip participants with the tools and expertise needed to develop effective sustainability strategies, enhance climate-related financial disclosures, and advance decarbonisation initiatives.
