Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, attended the dialogue sessions of the heads of state and government on the second day of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) Summit 2025 at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. Upon arrival, Sheikh Khaled welcomed distinguished guests, including heads of state, senior government officials, and dignitaries, appreciating their participation and emphasizing the importance of discussions and accompanying events in fostering innovative ideas and solutions to advance global sustainability and climate action goals.
According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Khaled reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to accelerating the global transition to clean energy through innovative strategies and ambitious plans focused on empowering youth, integrating smart solutions, and leveraging advanced technologies. These efforts aim to promote sustainability and achieve climate action goals locally, regionally, and internationally. He underscored the importance of strengthening coordination among diverse stakeholders in climate action to address global challenges effectively and highlighted the vital role of collaboration between governments, environmental organizations, private sector leaders, and other key institutions.
The session began with an opening address by Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, titled “Shaping Water’s Future: Abu Dhabi’s Progressive Actions for a Sustainable Nexus.” He highlighted global agricultural water consumption, which accounts for nearly 70 percent of freshwater use, and outlined the UAE’s innovative freshwater management techniques aimed at enhancing resilience and operational efficiency in this critical sector.
The session continued with keynote addresses by William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, titled “Building Africa’s Green Future: Kenya’s Journey to Net Zero,” and Bola Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who spoke on “From Climate Imperatives to Economic Prosperity: Bringing Africa Into the Future of Global Energy.” This was followed by an address by Yoweri Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, titled “Uganda’s Green Transformation: Leading Uganda’s Journey.”
Additional addresses featured Wavel Ramkalawan, President of Seychelles, who spoke on “Harnessing Blue Economy and Marine Conservation for Sustainable Energy Transition,” Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, with a talk titled “Reimagining Energy Security Through Cross-Continental Connections,” and Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania, who shared insights on “Albania’s Green Energy Revolution: A Vision of Regional Leadership in Renewable Energy.”
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 is held under the theme “The Nexus of Next. Supercharging Sustainable Progress” at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until January 18. It features a range of events, dialogue sessions, and keynote addresses, bringing together heads of state, decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and civil society representatives to exchange ideas and explore ways to accelerate the transition to a sustainable and prosperous global economy.
The event underscores the importance of strengthening cross-sector cooperation and coordination to ensure a sustainable future that meets the aspirations of the present and future generations.
