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ADSW at COP28

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) is a global initiative championed by the UAE and its clean energy powerhouse Masdar, to accelerate sustainable development and advance economic, social, and environmental progress.

For over 15 years, ADSW has been convening key stakeholders and thought leaders to drive global climate action. As the UAE prepares to host COP28 and receive the Global Stocktake, ADSW will drive the narrative of being United on Climate Action at COP28.

ADSW will continue to play a critical role in maintaining worldwide climate momentum at COP28, by enabling impactful and inclusive dialogue between all global stakeholders, translating pledges into practical solutions for a net-zero future. Following COP28, ADSW will continue to lead the global sustainability dialogue and drive climate action.

ADSW is one of the most inclusive and recognized sustainability events of its kind, empowering the global community across 12 tailored events and initiatives, featuring over 600 speakers. ADSW’s wide-ranging, multi-stakeholder programming includes the Zayed Sustainability Prize (ZSP) empowering communities at the grassroots level, IRENA General Assembly, Youth for Sustainability (Y4S), WiSER Annual Forum, Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum and the Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum​.

ADSW 2023 in Numbers

12+

Global events and initiatives

36,000+

In-person attendees

175

Countries

13

Heads of state

600+

Global speakers

300+

Exhibiting companies

650+

Registered media

3,500+

Global delegates attended the Opening Ceremony