11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2025 – Dubai

Why in the news?

The 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) was held on 2nd October 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

• Participants: 3,300+ from 30+ countries
• Theme: “Innovation for Impact: Driving the Future of the Green Economy”
• Objective: To promote sustainable climate action, innovation, equality, and global partnerships.
• Significance: The summit reflects Dubai’s global position in climate leadership and sustainable development.

Key Topics: Innovation, Equality, and Net-Zero Ambitions

• On the opening day, discussions focused on:
  • Technology integration and policy frameworks
  • Climate finance and investment
  • Youth engagement and SME innovation
• Naila Farooqi (CEO, Arab Foundation Forum) emphasized regional cooperation and equality-based climate solutions.
• Public and private sector initiatives were encouraged to promote innovations tailored to local realities.
• The summit highlighted the need for inclusive and localized strategies.

Global Gathering of Climate Leaders

• Around 80 international speakers participated, including government officials, academics, investors, and industry leaders.
• Objective: To convert climate discussions into actionable policies and partnerships.
• Key Focus Areas:

1. Deployment and transition to renewable energy
2. Promoting circular economy models
3. Enhancing climate accountability and transparency
4. Strengthening green investment and financing mechanisms
5. Encouraging youth leadership and gender equality

Key Facts

• Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
• Co-located event: WETEX 2025 (Water, Energy, and Environmental Technologies)
• Participants: 3,300+ from 30+ countries, Speakers: 80+
• Main discussion topics: Climate finance, SME innovation, renewable energy, circular economy, and youth engagement.