11th World Green Economy Summit 2025

Current Context: The 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) was held on 1–2 October 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), United Arab Emirates (UAE).

• It was organised by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO).
• Chaired by: His Excellency (HE) Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer – Vice Chairman of DSCE, Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DEWA, and Chairman of WGEO
• Patronage: His Highness (HH) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President & Prime Minister of UAE, and Ruler of Dubai
• Theme: “Innovating for Impact: Accelerating the Future of the Green Economy”
• Aim: To accelerate the global green transition, mobilise climate finance, foster innovation, and strengthen public–private partnerships (PPPs).

Highlights:

• Participation of 3,300+ delegates, 80+ speakers, from 30+ countries.
• Focused on 7 pillars: Technology & Innovation, Clean & Renewable Energy, Policy & Regulation, Green Finance, Climate Equity, Climate Adaptation & Resilience, Youth in Climate Action.
• Addressed the USD 2.4 trillion annual climate finance gap.
• Emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data in climate solutions.
• Launch of the Arab Regional Climate Commitment (ARCC) for localised climate action.
• Global Alliance on Green Economy (GAGE) unveiled its 2024–25 portfolio of flagship initiatives.
• Co‑located with WETEX 2025 (Water, Energy, Technology & Environment Exhibition).

Question:

Q.1 What was the theme of the 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2025?
a) Advancing Global Climate Finance
b) Green Growth and Global Partnerships
c) Innovating for Impact: Accelerating the Future of the Green Economy
d) Technology for a Sustainable Planet

Answer: c) The 2025 theme, “Innovating for Impact: Accelerating the Future of the Green Economy,” emphasized using innovation to fast-track sustainable transformation worldwide.