• About WGEO Strategic Dialogues

    Convened by the World Green Economy Organization in collaboration with its partners during the World Green Economy Summit 2026, the WGEO Strategic Dialogues bring together government representatives, international organizations, financial institutions, businesses, experts and youth to advance practical green-economy action. The two-day agenda connects leadership and enabling policies with resilient energy and water infrastructure and the finance required to deliver implementation at scale. Through high-level roundtables, policy dialogues and expert discussions, the programme will address green investment, water security, artificial intelligence, energy transition, sustainable finance, youth-led innovation and international cooperation.

    Participants at the Ministerial Roundtable on Delivering Climate Ambition by 2030 and Beyond
    H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer

    H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer

    Chairman, WGEO

    H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi

    Minister of Climate Change and Environment, UAE

    H.E. Balarabe Abbas Lawal

    Minister of Environment, Nigeria

    H.E. Ibrahim Mimrah

    State Minister, Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, Maldives

    H.E. Aliou Gori Diouf

    Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition, Senegal

    H.E. Steven Victor

    Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Environment, Palau

    H.E. Abdulla Balalaa

    H.E. Abdulla Balalaa

    Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, UAE

    H.E. Ilana Seid

    H.E. Ilana Seid

    AOSIS Chair & Permanent Representative of Palau to the UN

    H.E. Bérangère Boëll-Yousfi

    H.E. Bérangère Boëll-Yousfi

    United Nations Resident Coordinator for the UAE

    H.E. Bader Wael Al-Asskar

    H.E. Bader Wael Al-Asskar

    Secretary-General, Arab Towns Organization

    Dr. Nawal K. Al-Hosany

    Dr. Nawal K. Al-Hosany

    Permanent Representative of the UAE, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

    Mr. Adnan Z. Amin

    Mr. Adnan Z. Amin

    Chair, World Energy Council

    Mr. James Grabert

    Mr. James Grabert

    Director, Mitigation Division, UNFCCC

    Mr. Oumar Ba

    Mr. Oumar Ba

    President, Mayors of Senegal; President, UCLG-Africa; Mayor of Ndiop

    Mr. Hussain Al Mahmoud

    Mr. Hussain Al Mahmoud

    CEO of Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP)

    Strategic Priorities

    01

    Leadership and Green Economy Enablers

    02

    Energy, Water and Resilient Infrastructure

    03

    Financing Green Economy Delivery

    Programme Agenda

    Day 1 : 21 October 2026 06 SESSIONS

    09:00 AM09:45 AM

    Panel Discussion: Youth, Innovation, and the Next Generation of Sustainability Leadership

    Breakout RoomDelivered by GGGI
    11:30 AM12:30 PM

    Panel Discussion: Water as a Business Imperative

    Breakout RoomDelivered by GCLN UAE
    12:45 PM01:30 PM

    Panel Discussion: MRV 2.0: The Intersection of AI, Big Data, and Regulation for Delivering Climate Transparency and Integrity at Scale

    Breakout RoomDelivered by GGGI
    01:00 PM02:30 PM
    By invite only

    Ministerial Roundtable: From Ambition to Bankable Action – Mobilising Green Investments for a Resilient and Inclusive Global Economy

    Ministerial Room
    02:00 PM02:45 PM

    Panel Discussion: Scaling Lower Carbon Aviation Fuels in the Middle East: From Production to End-Use Market Readiness

    Breakout RoomDelivered by ENOC
    03:00 PM04:30 PM

    WGEO Green Circle: From Success to Scale: Mobilizing Private Capital to Scale the Green Economy and Advance the SDGs

    Breakout RoomDelivered by WGEO

    Day 2 : 22 October 2026 10 SESSIONS

    09:00 AM10:30 AM

    CSO Network Executive Roundtable: Scaling AI for Sustainability: From Intelligence to Impact

    Breakout RoomDelivered by CSO Network
    09:00 AM10:30 AM

    WGEO Youth Roundtable: From Youth Participation to Green Economy Leadership

    Roundtable RoomDelivered by WGEO
    11:00 AM12:30 PM

    High-Level Policy and Implementation Dialogue: AI for Energy Access, Grid Transformation and Energy Security

    Breakout RoomDelivered by WGEO & Commonwealth
    12:00 PM12:45 PM

    High-Level Roundtable: The Price of Unpreparedness: Redefining Risk for the UAE Private Sector

    Roundtable RoomDelivered by GCLN UAE
    12:45 PM01:30 PM

    Launch of the Arab Government Sustainability Survey 2026: Artificial Intelligence and Social Impact in the Arab World

    Breakout RoomDelivered by CSO Network
    01:00 PM01:45 PM

    Sustainability & Islamic Finance: Unlocking Ethical Capital and Innovative Instruments for the Green Transition

    Roundtable RoomDelivered by GGGI
    02:00 PM02:45 PM

    Panel Discussion: Agentic AI: From Intelligent Systems to Autonomous Digital Transformation

    Breakout RoomDelivered by ENOC
    02:00 PM02:45 PM

    Presentation: From Interconnection to Intelligence: Scaling Grids and Storage for Resilient Energy Systems

    Roundtable RoomDelivered by Hitachi
    03:00 PM04:30 PM

    Panel with Practitioner Showcase: Sourcing with Purpose – Sustainable Procurement as a Competitive Advantage

    Breakout RoomDelivered by GCLN UAE
    03:00 PM04:30 PM

    High-Level Deep Dive: MENA Desalination and Water: Shaping Regional Policy and Investment Pathways for Sustainable Desalination

    Roundtable RoomDelivered by Goumbook
    Dates:
    21–22 October 2026
    Venue:
    Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre
    Rooms:
    Breakout Room, Ministerial Room and Roundtable Room

    Programme timings, speakers and room allocations are subject to change. Registered participants will receive any relevant updates.

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