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CSO Roundtables

The CSO Network organizes regular, closed-door roundtable discussions designed exclusively for its members. These roundtables are intimate, invitation-only events aimed at fostering in-depth, candid conversations on pressing sustainability issues. The format encourages collaborative dialogue, allowing members to share insights, best practices, and challenges in a trusted environment. By focusing on a single topic per roundtable, participants can engage deeply, explore innovative solutions, and strengthen their professional networks.

CSO Roundtable at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025!

Under the theme ‘AI for Sustainability, ADNOC and the CSO Network organized a CSO Roundtable at ADSW, supported by Masdar,…

CSO Roundtables

Hosted by senior UAE leadership, including H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President,…

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MENA Top 40 Most Sustainable Companies

This list was developed through a rigorous, research-based process to spotlight companies making meaningful contributions to
sustainability across the Arab region. It is a listing, not a ranking, and the names are presented in alphabetical order.

For more information on the methodology or to request additional details, please feel free to reach out. We’d be happy to share more — let the conversation begin.

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UAE Sustainability Fellowship

Annual Fellowship, under the patronage of Her Excellency Ohood Al Roumi and chaired by ADNOC within the CSO Network, empowers emerging sustainability leaders by fostering cross-sector collaboration and practical knowledge in sustainable development. In its second year, the fellowship integrates AI and digitization into its curriculum, preparing participants to drive innovative, sustainable solutions across the UAE.

Studio 2030
Podcast

A sustainability podcast in Arabic, providing rich content on climate and environmental issues for the MEA region.

AI S
Hub

The AI-S for Sustainability Hub, led in collaboration with ADNOC and IBM, integrates AI into sustainability efforts across sectors, with a strong focus on energy. Launched at the 2024 Global Sustainability Forum, the AI S Hub aims to drive environmental conservation, economic diversification, and social welfare by leveraging AI as a transformative tool to enhance resource management, reduce carbon emissions, and promote inclusive growth in emerging markets.

Annual Biodiversity Forum

The annual Biodiversity Forum, hosted in partnership with ADNOC, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), and the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), serves as a strategic platform bringing together senior leaders from the public and private sectors. The forum drives collaborative action and innovative solutions aimed at biodiversity conservation. Recent editions have spotlighted transformative roles of emerging technologies, such as AI, in reversing biodiversity loss and enhancing ecosystem resilience.

Biodiversity Forum 2024

Innovative Technology Solutions for Nature: Highlights from the 2024 Biodiversity Forum Abu Dhabi, UAE – November 7, 2024 – The Ministry…

Global Sustainability
Forum

The Global Sustainability Forum is a premier global platform convening policymakers, corporate leaders, innovators, sustainability professionals, and civil society representatives. Each year, in partnership with leading global entities such as the New York Stock Exchange (ICE), the Forum facilitates critical dialogue and knowledge sharing to accelerate collective action addressing pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. Previous editions featured influential voices from renowned organizations such as Boeing, Baker Hughes, and IBM.

Global Sustainability Forum 2024

ADNOC and CSO Network Announce ‘AI for Sustainability Hub’ at Second Edition of the Global Sustainability Forum Launched with IBM…

Global Sustainability Forum 2023

Annual forum, in partnership with New York Stock Exchange (ICE) for the annual Global Sustainability Forum, featuring over 70 global…

IRTH Institute

Is the Middle East and Africa’s first digital campus dedicated to sustainability, empowering government leaders to drive change. Grounded in the region, Irth fosters resilient communities, innovative governance, and a sustainable future.

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