Panel on the role of women leadership in advancing the climate agenda

Panellists and speakers gathering for a group photo after the event

On 15th June the European Union Delegation to the UAE, the Embassy of Sweden in Abu Dhabi, the Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) organized a panel discussion on the theme ‘The role of women leadership in advancing the climate agenda’.

The panel discussion brought together speakers and participants from the UAE, the MENA region and Europe representing international organisations, non-governmental organisations, the private sector, youth organisations and the research community, all actively engaged in climate action and women empowerment.

It highlighted the vital role of women leadership in advancing the climate agenda and accelerating the green transition but also the challenges and opportunities in the MENA region and beyond ahead of the upcoming COP28 conference in Dubai. The interventions and discussion pointed towards several recommendations for the future.

For more information read the full report on the role of woemen leadership in advancing the climate agenda.