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Global Leaders to Explore the Road to Net Zero at ADSW Summit

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Friday, January 13, 2023

The two-day summit is the flagship event of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) which runs from January 14 to 19.

Key Points: 
  • The two-day summit is the flagship event of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) which runs from January 14 to 19.
  • The summit will focus on how to scale up transformative technology, the importance of international partnerships, food security, how to shape the global financial architecture for climate action, and how to secure a stable energy pathway to net zero.
  • Also speaking at ADSW will be COP28 President-Designate, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Chairman of Masdar, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber.
  • That is why Masdar, as host of ADSW, is bringing together leaders from around the world at the ADSW Summit 2023.

Global Leaders to Explore the Road to Net Zero at ADSW Summit

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 13, 2023

The two-day summit is the flagship event of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) which runs from January 14 to 19.

Key Points: 
  • The two-day summit is the flagship event of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) which runs from January 14 to 19.
  • The summit will focus on how to scale up transformative technology, the importance of international partnerships, food security, how to shape the global financial architecture for climate action, and how to secure a stable energy pathway to net zero.
  • Also speaking at ADSW will be COP28 President-Designate, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Chairman of Masdar, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber.
  • That is why Masdar, as host of ADSW, is bringing together leaders from around the world at the ADSW Summit 2023.

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Hosts First Green Hydrogen Summit in Year of Climate Action for UAE

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

The inaugural Green Hydrogen Summit at ADSW will cover topics including, developments in hydrogen production, conversion, transport, storage, and use.

Key Points: 
  • The inaugural Green Hydrogen Summit at ADSW will cover topics including, developments in hydrogen production, conversion, transport, storage, and use.
  • Masdar is excited to launch the ADSW Green Hydrogen Summit to support the development of the UAE's green hydrogen economy and help realize the global energy transition.
  • ADSW host Masdar announced in December the formation of its new green hydrogen business to support the UAE's green hydrogen economy.
  • Masdar's green hydrogen business aims to produce up to one million tonnes of green hydrogen per annum by 2030.

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Hosts First Green Hydrogen Summit in Year of Climate Action for UAE

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 3, 2023

The inaugural Green Hydrogen Summit at ADSW will cover topics including, developments in hydrogen production, conversion, transport, storage, and use.

Key Points: 
  • The inaugural Green Hydrogen Summit at ADSW will cover topics including, developments in hydrogen production, conversion, transport, storage, and use.
  • Masdar is excited to launch the ADSW Green Hydrogen Summit to support the development of the UAE's green hydrogen economy and help realize the global energy transition.
  • ADSW host Masdar announced in December the formation of its new green hydrogen business to support the UAE's green hydrogen economy.
  • Masdar's green hydrogen business aims to produce up to one million tonnes of green hydrogen per annum by 2030.

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023 to Set Agenda for Inclusive Climate Action

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Friday, December 23, 2022

The first international sustainability gathering of the year, ADSW 2023 will drive discussion and debate around climate action in the run-up to COP28.

Key Points: 
  • The first international sustainability gathering of the year, ADSW 2023 will drive discussion and debate around climate action in the run-up to COP28.
  • ADSW 2023 will also seek to engage youth in climate action, with its Youth for Sustainability platform holding the Y4S Hub, which aims to attract 3,000 young people.
  • ADSW 2023 will also feature the annual forum for Masdar's Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) platform, giving women a greater voice in the sustainability debate.
  • The 2023 ADSW will also mark the 15th anniversary of the Zayed Sustainability Prize – the UAE's pioneering global award for recognizing excellence in sustainability.

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023 to Set Agenda for Inclusive Climate Action

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 23, 2022

The first international sustainability gathering of the year, ADSW 2023 will drive discussion and debate around climate action in the run-up to COP28.

Key Points: 
  • The first international sustainability gathering of the year, ADSW 2023 will drive discussion and debate around climate action in the run-up to COP28.
  • ADSW 2023 will also seek to engage youth in climate action, with its Youth for Sustainability platform holding the Y4S Hub, which aims to attract 3,000 young people.
  • ADSW 2023 will also feature the annual forum for Masdar's Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) platform, giving women a greater voice in the sustainability debate.
  • The 2023 ADSW will also mark the 15th anniversary of the Zayed Sustainability Prize – the UAE's pioneering global award for recognizing excellence in sustainability.

Schneider Electric's Wiser Home Energy Management App Named 2023 CES Innovation Award Honoree

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Wiser App simplifies home energy measurement & control to increase efficiency, saves on energy bills and allows homeowners to live more sustainably

Key Points: 
  • Wiser App simplifies home energy measurement & control to increase efficiency, saves on energy bills and allows homeowners to live more sustainably
    BOSTON, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric , the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced that its Wiser home energy management app currently available in Europe received special honors at this year's Consumer Electronic Show (CES) being named a 2023 Innovation Award Honoree in the Smart Home category .
  • Homeowners worldwide are facing significant energy challenges, including rising utility rates, energy scarcity, unreliable energy distribution and a global climate crisis.
  • "Thankfully, digital tools are available now and can be easily implemented to help consumers address these home energy challenges.
  • We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from CES for the Wiser Home Energy App, which brings new levels of insight and control to homeowners, simplifying energy management to make their homes more sustainable and more efficient."

Africa Primed to Become Global Green Hydrogen Leader, Landmark Masdar Report Finds

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Green hydrogen has the potential to reduce emissions, unlock economic opportunities, and create new and valuable jobs for countries across the Middle East and North Africa region.

Key Points: 
  • Green hydrogen has the potential to reduce emissions, unlock economic opportunities, and create new and valuable jobs for countries across the Middle East and North Africa region.
  • Masdar has long recognized green hydrogen's potential, with investments as far back as 2008.
  • With several green hydrogen projects underway today around the world including a number in Africa we look forward to continuing to work closely with our African partners to maximize the many achievable benefits of green hydrogen highlighted in this report."
  • Masdar, one of the world's leading clean energy companies, is actively involved in a number of projects related to green hydrogen production.

Africa Primed to Become Global Green Hydrogen Leader, Landmark Masdar Report Finds

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 11, 2022

Green hydrogen has the potential to reduce emissions, unlock economic opportunities, and create new and valuable jobs for countries across the Middle East and North Africa region.

Key Points: 
  • Green hydrogen has the potential to reduce emissions, unlock economic opportunities, and create new and valuable jobs for countries across the Middle East and North Africa region.
  • Masdar has long recognized green hydrogen's potential, with investments as far back as 2008.
  • With several green hydrogen projects underway today around the world including a number in Africa we look forward to continuing to work closely with our African partners to maximize the many achievable benefits of green hydrogen highlighted in this report."
  • Masdar, one of the world's leading clean energy companies, is actively involved in a number of projects related to green hydrogen production.

Masdar Calls upon Global Community at COP27 to Pledge Support for Women Tackling Climate Change

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Masdar's Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) platform today called on the global community attending COP27 in Egypt next week to support its campaign, I Am WiSER. The initiative was launched to raise support for women at the forefront of efforts to tackle climate change and encourage world leaders to press forward with initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable future. 

Key Points: 
  • Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Special Envoy for Climate Change and Chairman of Masdar, said: "Women have a critical contribution to make towards global climate action and they are already working tirelessly to help tackle the challenges.
  • As the world prepares for the COP27 climate summit, it is vital that women have a seat at the table and their voices are heard.
  • Masdar has been shining a spotlight on the great work women do on climate for over seven years through WiSER.
  • Interested participants are invited to visit Masdar's website to take the #IAmWiser pledge: "I am committed to championing women as agents of sustainable change."