Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) hosted two significant events, ‘Renewables Talk’ and ‘Women in Diplomacy’, on 26 January to commemorate the International Day of Clean Energy.
The events, held at DEWA’s Sustainability and Innovation Centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, were organised by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Opening remarks were delivered by Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, and Francesco La Camera, Director-General of IRENA. The events were attended by notable guests, including Dr. Nawal Al Hosany, UAE's Permanent Representative to IRENA, and other high-level delegations.
The events aimed to foster knowledge exchange and build partnerships in the renewable energy sector, aligning with the UAE’s goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050. The ‘Renewables Talk’ provided a platform for experts and stakeholders to discuss best practices, while ‘Women in Diplomacy’ focused on empowering women in the energy sector.
Al Dahak emphasized the urgency of collective action against climate change, noting 2024 as the first year with global temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. She highlighted the UAE’s role in driving clean energy solutions both locally and globally.
Al Tayer reaffirmed DEWA’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, aiming to position Dubai as a global leader in renewable energy. La Camera praised the UAE's efforts and underscored the importance of renewable energy in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
