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Abu Dhabi to host major summit on sustainable development

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Press Trust of India Dubai

The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week from January 13-17 next year will allow governments, businesses and organisations to demonstrate their sustainability achievement and share their expertise.

Hosted by energy company 'MASDAR', participants from 150 countries, including leaders from governments, private sector, NGOs and other stakeholders will assemble to address the business, technology and financial challenges required for sustainable development.

"Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week extends the UAE's momentum as a recognised global leader in sustainable development through open platforms that define the future global landscape for sustainability and encourage investments and partnerships to deliver solutions," CEO of Masdar Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber said in a statement.

 

"Meeting the challenges of sustainability is vital. Today more than ever, the time is now for building a clean energy future through comprehensive, action- oriented solutions," Al Jaber said.

  

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First Published: Oct 15 2012 | 3:55 PM IST

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