Future Sustainability Forum 2024
DIFC Hosts 2nd Future Sustainability Forum to Accelerate Low-Carbon Transition
Dubai, UAE – December 4, 2024 – The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) hosted its 2nd Future Sustainability Forum, bringing together over 3,000 leaders, experts, and investors to discuss accelerating the global transition to a low-carbon future. The event featured 100+ speakers from 50+ countries, focusing on the UAE's sustainable financial practices and decarbonisation efforts.
Alya AlZarouni, Chief Operating Officer at DIFC, highlighted the center's commitment to driving global synergies for Net Zero goals and advancing sustainable finance through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
The forum’s first day covered green financing, decarbonisation, and circular economies. The second day focused on innovation and smart cities. Key speakers included leaders from Emirates Steel Arkan, Etihad Water & Electricity, and the London Stock Exchange Group.
The event saw the signing of several agreements, including partnerships between Ajman Bank and CarbonSifr, Canon and United Arab Bank, and Lafarge, all focused on climate action. The UAE’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and its Net Zero plan continue to drive sustainable finance initiatives.
DIFC remains a leader in climate finance mobilization, aiming to grow sustainable finance flows from Dubai to USD 100 billion by 2030 through its Sustainable Finance Catalyst initiative.
Dubai, UAE – December 4, 2024 – The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) hosted its 2nd Future Sustainability Forum, bringing together over 3,000 leaders, experts, and investors to discuss accelerating the global transition to a low-carbon future. The event featured 100+ speakers from 50+ countries, focusing on the UAE's sustainable financial practices and decarbonisation efforts.
Alya AlZarouni, Chief Operating Officer at DIFC, highlighted the center's commitment to driving global synergies for Net Zero goals and advancing sustainable finance through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
The forum’s first day covered green financing, decarbonisation, and circular economies. The second day focused on innovation and smart cities. Key speakers included leaders from Emirates Steel Arkan, Etihad Water & Electricity, and the London Stock Exchange Group.
The event saw the signing of several agreements, including partnerships between Ajman Bank and CarbonSifr, Canon and United Arab Bank, and Lafarge, all focused on climate action. The UAE’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and its Net Zero plan continue to drive sustainable finance initiatives.
DIFC remains a leader in climate finance mobilization, aiming to grow sustainable finance flows from Dubai to USD 100 billion by 2030 through its Sustainable Finance Catalyst initiative.
