THE GLOBAL MINISTERIAL DIALOGUE AND SIGNING CEREMONY
June, 2023
10:00 to 16:05
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Global Ministerial Dialogue and Signing Ceremony of the Global Alliance of Green Economy is a significant event aimed at bringing together countries interested in transitioning to a green economy. The event will provide a platform for countries to share knowledge, technical and technological assistance, and best practices on how to build their capacities to achieve a sustainable future.
The event will take place in June and will be hosted by the World Green Economy Organization. It will bring together Ministers, high-level government officials, private sector representatives, civil society organizations, and international development partners from around the world.
Objectives
Engaging with countries to identify their needs, priorities, and challenges in the context of the green economy.
Address pressing issues and identify possible solutions available and accessible at the state level and leading us towards real change
Official joining of State Members in the Global Alliance on Green Economy (Signing Ceremony)
Format
Ministerial Dialogue
Signing Ceremony
Private Sector Dialogue
Press Conference
Higher International Committee Meeting
Site Visits
Organized by
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Programme Outline
10.00 - 10.45
Meeting of the International Committee on WGES 2023
Format: Roundtable
Welcome Remarks
H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer
Chairman, World Green Economy Organization
Open Discussion – WGES 2023 Strategic Priorities Setting
Moderated by: TBC.
10.45 – 11.00
Networking Break
11.00 – 12.00
Ministerial Dialogue on Global Alliance on Green Economy
Format: Roundtable
Welcome Remarks
H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer
Chairman, World Green Economy Organization
Dialogue – Identification of State Members Key Priorities
Moderated by
James Grabert
Director of Mitigation, UNFCCC
12.00 – 13.00
Lunch and Networking Break
11.30 – 13.00
Registration and Networking Lunch (for public)
13.00 – 13.40
Informative Session – The Road to COP28
This information Session hosted by the World Green Economy Organization, along with the UAE Special Envoy of Climate Change aims to inform the private sector about COP28 and how they can get involved leading up to November 2023.
Welcome Remarks
H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer
Chairman, World Green Economy Organization
Briefing
H.E. Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi
Director-General and Special Representative of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28)
Q/A Sessions
COP28 UAE Team
13.40 - 14.10
Panel Discussion 1 – Global Alliance on Green Economy: Need for “whole of society” engagement
Besides governments, there is an instrumental role for non-state stakeholders (private sector, academic and financial institutions) to facilitate the implementation of 1.5 aligned transformative actions to achieve green economy and sustainable development. The objective of this session is to gather insights from the distinguished speakers on best practices and lessons learnt to ensure results-oriented and fast-tracked implementation of the Paris Agreement.
14.10 – 14.40
Panel Discussion 2 - Green Cities and Free Zones
Cities are drivers of change and innovation and can make a critical contribution to the facilitation of the transition towards a green economy. This panel discussion aims to brings together entities operating within city jurisdictions to facilitate the advancement of optimally designed cities that are built around the fundamental tenet of enhancing resource efficiency while ensuring economic and social opportunity.
14.40 – 15.10
Panel Discussion 3 - WETEX Session
To raise awareness of WETEX 2023 and attract potential participants from leading public organizations, including ministries, governments, and municipalities, as well as national and international companies and public interest organizations, in the water, electricity, and environment sectors.
15.10 - 15.25
Networking Break
15.25 – 16.05
Signing Ceremony - Global Alliance on Green Economy
Participating countries will be invited on stage to sign the Global Alliance on Green Economy
Ministerial Group Photo
Signatory countries will be invited to come on stage for a Ministerial Group Photo
EXPECTED ATTENDEES & PARTICIPANTS
60+
Ministers
500+
Participants
50+
Speakers
June 2023 
Dubai, United Arab Emirates 
