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Emirates News Agency – The Investopia 2023 conference will be held on March 2 and 3

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Emirates News Agency – The Investopia 2023 conference will be held on March 2 and 3

– In front of more than 2,000 participants of key local and international personalities including investors, government officials, decision makers and entrepreneurs.

– 35 sessions and roundtables with the participation of more than 100 speakers from investors, thought leaders and decision makers from around the world.

ABU DHABI, 27 February / WAM / The second edition of the “Investopia” conference 2023 will be held on March 2 and 3 in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, with the participation of more than 2,000 people, including local and international dignitaries. Investors, government officials, decision makers and entrepreneurs from more than 40 countries. In collaboration with “Salt” Forum for Entrepreneurship and Investment, Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi and “Crypto.com”.

This year’s conference, titled “Foreseeing Opportunities in an Era of Change”, will discuss three axes: exploring opportunities in today’s economy, the future of nations’ wealth, and growth prospects for a low-carbon economy.

His Excellency Abdullah bin Duq Al-Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia said: The second edition of the Investopia conference begins at a moment of global importance, as we witness structural changes in markets and investment trends globally. With the unprecedented advancement of technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the shift towards investments in a sustainable economy and low carbon, and we in the UAE have set an ambitious future vision for a better environment to do business, the focus will not only be on increasing our ability to attract investments, but the sustainability we expect from these investments. We focus more on how to achieve growth impact.

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He added that “Investopia” is part of the UAE’s efforts to provide a new umbrella to bring together business leaders and government officials from around the world to participate in global discussions, build partnerships, and integrate new growth and technology trends in the world. Business and economics to promote sustainable future solutions.

In turn, Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Chairman of the Global SALT Forum said: We are excited about our strategic partnership with Investopia at this global conference and look forward to the experiences, aspirations and visions presented by the world’s leading companies. Investors, business leaders and policy experts in Abu Dhabi, which hosted the SALT Forum for the first time. First in the Middle East in 2019.

This year’s Investopia conference, in association with SALT, features 35 sessions and roundtables, where investors, thought leaders and decision makers will be joined by more than 100 speakers, covering asset allocation, artificial intelligence, emerging markets, project investing, digital assets, mobility, biotechnology. and others.

The Investopia conference will be attended by key government officials and leaders representing various government, technology, finance, engineering and sustainability sectors, notably His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmad Al Seyodi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications. Minister of State, His Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala Investment Company, and His Excellency Ahmed Jassim Al Jabi, Head of the Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi. , His Excellency Waleed Al Mogharrab Al Muhairi, Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala Sub-Committee, Walif Mostari, CEO of Euroclear Group, Eric Anciani, Chairman and Director of Crypto.com, Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Department of Economy and Dubai Tourism, African Finance Samia Spiro, President and CEO of the Corporation, Baroness Joanna Shields, CEO of Benevolent AI Group, and Nartus Bekele Thomas, Director General of the African Union Development Agency, Alan Papias, Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking, BNP Paribas, and Dr. Gianvito M. Artino (Professor of Experimental Biology, San Raphael University).

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The conference has several discussion sessions, the most important of which are potential investments in emerging markets among South countries, the financial technology revolution, opportunities for prosperity in today’s economy, stimulating new economies, and re-creating regional economic growth. financing, and access to untapped markets .. investment growth private sector, food security during climate change, trends in household wealth, innovations in healthcare and beyond borders .. harnessing the potential of global trade for investment and growth and how blockchain technology can transform financial policies.

Investopia 2023 will host closed roundtable meetings of the Canadian-Emirati Business Council, Emirates News Agency “WAM” and “Business Finland”, and investment meetings bringing together leaders from global financial and non-financial institutions. Discuss cooperation and investment opportunities.

Investopia will also see the announcement of new partnerships and investments and new projects in the health technology sector.

It should be noted that 56% of the participants of the Investopia 2023 conference came from the UAE, 44% from the rest of the world (over 100 nationalities), 75% from the private sector and 13% from the public sector. , 6% belong to academic and student community. An additional 6% from international organizations and other diplomatic missions.

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Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE’s sustainability and climate change efforts are constant in our comprehensive development journey

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Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE’s sustainability and climate change efforts are constant in our comprehensive development journey

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the Cabinet meeting held in conjunction with the COP28 conference at Dubai’s Expo City.
In a blog post on the “X” site, His Highness said: At the beginning of the “Cabinet Meeting”, we reviewed the results of the state’s national efforts in the field of environment, including more than 120 decisions on sustainability, climate change, The development of our natural resources published by the Council over the last five years… and we launched more than 60 new decisions in 2023 alone, creating a coherent set of policies, legislation, strategies and initiatives. Efforts to participate with the world in addressing the effects of climate change and its file.
His Highness added: National strategies and policies in the field of environment and climate change have yielded results, as the country ranks second in the world in energy transition, in the Global Green Future Index 2023 “GFI”, and the sixth in the world per capita solar energy consumption rate, and it is worth 50 billion dollars. It has invested over .70 billion in clean energy projects in countries, pledging to invest an additional $50 billion in the sector over the next decade.
His Highness continued: The UAE continues to be active and proactive in the field of sustainability and climate change, and our efforts in this field are parallel to those of economic development, and are an essential and sustainable component of our comprehensive and continuous development. Process, God willing.

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5 Top Priorities to Combat Climate Change in Africa

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5 Top Priorities to Combat Climate Change in Africa

African civil society has identified five key priorities for combating climate change: adaptation, losses and damages, food and land use systems, and forest conservation and restoration.

This was announced by UNANDA Third World Executive Secretary Chekov Sir during an event held on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Conference “COP28” in Dubai.

The “Anda Third World” organization represents a group of African non-governmental organizations, and these organizations met within the framework of a common platform, which was launched during the “COP”, an alliance of the African Development Bank Group and civil society. Climate and Energy.

African Development Bank president Akinwumi Adesina said: “The continent must benefit from its natural wealth. African economies should not be measured by their GDP, while Africa’s wealth should be assessed by its natural capital.”

“The continent’s vast mineral resources, forests and renewable energy must play a part in the balance,” he added, pointing out that the Congo Basin is the world’s largest carbon reserve, but is not taken into account in the overall assessment. Domestic production of countries in the region.

The coalition supports calls by African leaders to transfer special drawing rights on climate finance to Africa, including the African Development Bank.

The coalition calls on the international community, governments and development partners to comprehensively implement best practices, innovations and technologies and engage farmers and local communities, especially women and youth, in an approach that integrates science and traditional knowledge without harming biodiversity. or compromising community resilience.

He called on parties to ensure that adaptation and resilience are at the heart of African economies vulnerable to climate change.

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The Bank’s Vice President, Agriculture, Human and Social Development, Beth Dunford, confirmed during a discussion with civil society that the alliance is “very important” for Africa, noting that the Bank allocates 64% of its funding to adapt to climate change. continent, and it has now opened a window for climate action aimed at providing specific resources and technical assistance to least developed countries on the continent.

For his part, Alliance President Augustine Njamanshi praised the relationship between development finance institutions, civil society and the private sector in combating climate change in Africa.

“Doubling adaptation financing will not be enough for the continent because governments have already spent a lot of money,” he said, adding that civil society and the private sector, especially banks, must work together for the continent’s benefit.

In turn, Ecotrades Fund Executive Director Pauline Nantungo Kalunda said, “Civil society and the private sector’s collaborative work has enabled 15,000 smallholder farmers to plant trees to increase carbon storage,” calling for the removal of barriers. Prevent communities from accessing climate finance.

Mithika Mwenda, President of the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance, a strong network of over 1,000 African climate organizations, emphasized the catalytic role of civil society and praised the partnership with the Bank.

“Government, the private sector and civil society are forming a ‘parallel’ in the fight against climate change in this coastal country,” said Roger Barrow, Burkina Faso’s environment minister.

• The African Development Bank allocates 64% of its financing to climate change on the continent.

5 Priorities:

– adaptation.

– Losses.

– Damages.

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– Food and land use systems.

– Conservation and restoration of forests.

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The UAE has long-term strategies for environmental sustainability

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The UAE has long-term strategies for environmental sustainability

According to a study conducted by the Regional Center for Strategic Analyzes in Abu Dhabi, sustainability strategies and tackling climate change are at the top of the national action agenda in the UAE. The UAE’s contributions and initiatives during COP 28 gained greater regional and international momentum, support for achieving a better harmonized formula for environmental protection and sustainability, and international pledges to allocate hundreds of billions of dollars to finance climate and sustainable projects.
Interregional said the UAE is making progress in strengthening its environmental leadership by investing tens of billions of dollars and providing legislation, regulatory frameworks, initiatives and policies to address climate change. Participation in dozens of contracts and initiatives around the world.
In this context, Interregional released the “UAE Environmental Achievement Index 2023” to monitor and track the performance of the country’s environmental initiatives in the field of environment and climate, measuring and monitoring 32 sub-indicators since its inception. “UAE Vision 2021” in 2010 to 2022. He also gave predictions till the year 2030.
The Environmental Performance Index is the arithmetic mean of four sub-indicators, namely: climate change, biodiversity, maintenance of a healthy and clean environment and environmental awareness and behaviour, as per the guidelines for developing composite indicators issued by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
The center emphasized that the UAE’s approach to climate change has become a priority for government action, in an effort to be “zero climate neutral” and invest in green resources. In this aspect. He explained that there are many motives and reasons behind the UAE’s high priority of addressing the phenomenon of climate change. This comes in the backdrop of the state’s keenness to achieve its strategic plans on climate change. Among the key concepts that have made climate change a government priority are the catastrophic effects worldwide, in particular: droughts and floods, inundation of cities, waves of displacement, damage to agriculture and infrastructure, and degradation. Global food security crises.
The UAE has adopted a comprehensive approach to addressing the climate change crisis, seeking to achieve environmental sustainability through an integrated legislative and regulatory framework, in coordination and cooperation with the international community in this regard. Approach: Localize clean energy, adopt peaceful nuclear energy and support climate legislation and knowledge frameworks, and coordinate with the international and regional community to support international efforts to address climate change. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050, the UAE has won the trust of the international community to host COP28 from here.

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