Mubasher: The third edition of the Sustainability Forum Middle East concluded on 29 January 2025 after running for two days in Bahrain to underscore and help achieve the decarbonisation goals of the MENA region.
The event was held in the presence of Bahrain’s Minister of Oil and Environment, Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Daina, who is a Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, and with the support of the Supreme Council for Environment.
The forum opened with participation from more than 400 business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts, gathered to discuss the strategies for aligning business models with climate action, scaling climate finance, advancing policy and regulatory frameworks, fostering innovation, and accelerating technological advancements.
Bin Daina highlighted that the launch of this forum builds on its local, regional, and international successes. He emphasised Bahrain's commitment to supporting initiatives that promote national partnerships and international cooperation across various areas of sustainable development.
The minister further underscored the importance of collaboration, investment, and decisive action to accelerate the energy transition and achieve the decarbonisation goals of the MENA region.
He also stressed the need to continue efforts to enhance cooperation, coordination, and knowledge exchange between countries and organizations to combat climate change, adapt to its impacts, and mitigate its causes.
Moreover, the minister reaffirmed Bahrain's commitment to international climate and sustainability agreements, wishing for the Forum’s success and impactful recommendations.
The forum featured a day of engaging discussions, bringing together more than 50 leading speakers from across MENA, Europe, the UK, the US, Brazil, and beyond.
Experts, meanwhile, covered a range of topics essential to achieving regional net-zero ambition. It hosted a series of expert-led workshops, delivered by leading global management consultancies and specialist regional ESG and sustainability advisory firms.
These sessions provided participants with the tools and expertise needed to develop effective sustainability strategies, enhance climate-related financial disclosures, and advance decarbonisation initiatives.
It is worth noting that Sustainability Forum Middle East previously announced Gulf International Bank (GIB) as a Forum Partner.
