UAE Launches Third Cohort of Global Councils on Sustainable Development Goals at WGS 2025

The UAE Government has launched the third cohort of the Global Councils on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the 12th World Government Summit 2025, held in Dubai from February 11th to 13th under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments.’

The launch, which took place at a high-level ministerial roundtable, was chaired by Ohood Bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future. Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange, also participated, along with the 18 Council Chairs from 17 countries and 17 UAE Vice Chairs.

Al Roumi emphasized the UAE’s commitment to accelerating efforts to achieve the SDGs, focusing on practical solutions and empowering governments to drive sustainable development. Since its inception in 2018, the councils have played a crucial role in enhancing international cooperation and sharing expertise, fostering partnerships, and uniting global efforts to ensure a sustainable future for future generations.

Lootah further highlighted the importance of the councils in creating a system for forecasting sustainable development and expanding knowledge partnerships through the Government Experience Exchange Programme. This initiative will strengthen international collaboration, address key global issues, and support SDG implementation beyond 2030.

The UAE’s National Committee on SDGs has adopted an inclusive model for the third cohort, bringing together decision-makers and thought leaders from 17 governments worldwide, with a focus on sustainability, investment, advanced technologies, and green economies. The councils will serve as a global bridge, connecting the UAE with sustainability leaders to accelerate global progress towards the SDGs.

Al Roumi will chair the Global Councils from 2025 to 2026, with Lootah serving as Vice Chair.

News Source: Emirates News Agency