EmiratesGBC accelerate sustainable development
The agreement aims to enhance green growth efforts and urban sustainability initiatives in the UAE and accelerate the country’s progress towards its commitment to delivering Net Zero by 2050
The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have signed a MoU for joint collaboration on promoting sustainable, climate-resilient, inclusive, and green urban development in the UAE. The strategy will combine support mechanisms, training, knowledge platforms, and knowledge-sharing events.
Leveraging insights from both the public and private sectors, this partnership will address challenges in enhancing the built environment, with a deep focus on green project implementation and thought leadership.
The agreement aims to enhance green growth efforts and urban sustainability initiatives in the UAE and accelerate the country’s progress towards its commitment to delivering Net Zero by 2050.
The MoU was signed by EmiratesGBC Chairman Khaled Bushnaq, in the presence of CEO Abdullatif Albitawi, and representatives from the Global Green Growth Institute, led by Mahamadou Tounkara, Director of the Middle East and North Africa Region.
By combining their expertise, networks, and experience, EmiratesGBC and GGGI will work together to drive the UAE’s Net Zero readiness and develop and implement innovative solutions for green buildings, sustainable infrastructure, and climate-resilient cities.
Khaled Bushnaq commented: “The collaboration with Global Green Growth Institute marks a significant step forward in translating our shared vision for sustainable urban development into tangible action. We are particularly excited about the opportunities for knowledge exchange and capacity building that this MoU will facilitate. The UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 target requires a concerted effort from all sectors, and partnering with GGGI allows us to leverage their global expertise and network to accelerate the adoption of green building practices and drive the transition towards a net-zero built environment.”
Mahamadou Tounkara added: “This collaboration reinforces our shared commitment to developing and implementing innovative solutions for green buildings and sustainable infrastructure, and we look forward to empowering stakeholders across the UAE with the tools and resources they need to create a greener, more sustainable built environment”.
