WGES to highlight importance of green urban environment

WGES to highlight importance of green urban environment

DUBAI: The 8th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) to be held on 28th and 29th September, 2022, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will discuss green urbanism and the importance of designing cities to be smarter and more sustainable in dealing with climate change.

It will also address the importance of promoting the resilience and competitiveness of cities to enhance their capacity to deal with climate risks and advance the quality, welfare, and happiness of individuals.

WGES 2022 is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) on 28th and 29th September, 2022, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Annually, the WGES attracts local and international VIPs, including presidents and government leaders, in addition to several speakers, officials, representatives of government organisations, media professionals, experts, and academics.

Participants will highlight the importance of creating a smart environment in cities, consolidating sustainability, and raising the level of resilience in performance, in light of the rapid changes worldwide due to the changing population and scarcity of resources.

Fifty-five percent of the global population lives in cities