DIFC all set to host 1st Future Sustainability Forum on October 4 & 5

  • Date: 26-Sep-2023
  • Source: GCC Business News
  • Sector:Financial Markets
  • Country:UAE
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DIFC all set to host 1st Future Sustainability Forum on October 4 & 5

Dubai is set to take center stage on action for climate change as Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is gearing up to host the first-ever Future Sustainability Forum to be held 4-5 October 2023, at the Ritz-Carlton DIFC.

The DIFC event set to attract over 1000 industry leaders, including more than 50 speakers, representing 30 countries, the 2-day Forum will explore how the financial sector can lead the charge in addressing climate change, promoting a just transition to a sustainable economy, and aligning efforts with the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) for 2030.

Globally, an estimated $3.3 – $4.5 trillion is required annually to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This has called forth the sustainable debt market, which has been growing at a pace driven by strong demand from investors and rising expectations for governments and organizations to deliver on their sustainability commitments.

Mohammad Alblooshi

CEO

DIFC Innovation Hub “We are thrilled to welcome over 1000 global leaders to the inaugural Dubai and the Future Sustainability Forum. The Forum will focus on mobilizing sustainable finance and innovation by connecting industry leaders, investors, tech disruptors, and policymakers, and help channel investment flows between the global