The Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME), set to launch its third edition on January 28-29, in Bahrain, will feature expert-led workshops to support businesses in launching or accelerating their net-zero journeys.
The forum, attended by the Minister of Oil and Environment, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, Dr Mohamed Bin Daina, and the Supreme Council for Environment, is a regional platform for engagement, dialogue, and skills building in climate action.
Focused this year on "Mobilising Action and Investment for Climate and Energy Resilience," the workshops will provide attendees with actionable insights and tools to develop strategies for fostering sustainability, resilience, and investment in their organisations.
The following interactive sessions will be delivered and open to all registered participants of the Forum:
· KPMG – The R.O.A.D. to Sustainability (Risks, Opportunities, Analytics and Disclosures)
· Anthesis Group – Sustainable Finance - Key Steps to Create an Effective ESG Strategy - Aligning Business Goals to Sustainable Finance Requirements
· Environment Arabia – The Role of Public and Private Investment in Generating Decarbonization Action.
Laila Danesh, Managing Director at FinMark Communications, the Forum’s founder and organiser, added, "We are proud to present this year’s workshops, led by leading global management consultancies and specialist regional ESG and sustainability advisory firms. These sessions are designed to equip businesses with the tools and strategies needed to drive impactful climate action, enhance energy resilience, and attract investments to advance their sustainability goals. We encourage companies to join us and leverage this unique opportunity to gain practical insights for navigating the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient future."
The Forum once again expects participation from more than 400 senior decision makers from across sectors and regional and international sustainability experts.
Its programme will delve into the essential collaborations, funding, and regulations required to accelerate sustainable growth and resilience for businesses and regional economies.
Importantly, on the agenda will also be highlights and outcomes from the COP29 conference recently held in Azerbaijan and its implications for MENA climate action and the road ahead to COP30 in Brazil.
The two-day event will feature keynote addresses and interactive panel sessions with high-level speakers discussing critical issues for achieving net-zero targets.
Featured speakers include executives from Alba, ASRY, Bank ABC, Bahrain Bourse, Central Bank of Bahrain, Environment Arabia, Google, Gulf International Bank, Gulf Air Group, International Finance Corporation, KPMG, Microsoft, National Bank of Bahrain, Qatar Financial Markets Authority, Voluntary Carbon Market, and Standard Chartered Bank, among others.