Road to Decarbonization: From COP28 Forward - Navigating Climate Promise 

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Road to Decarbonization: From COP28 Forward - Navigating Climate Promise

when 6:30‐8pm where NYUAD Campus, Conference Center who NYU Abu Dhabi Institute
Open to the Public

Road to Decarbonization: From COP28 Forward - Navigating Climate Promise 

This conversation focuses on pivotal aspects of climate action and energy sustainability, particularly the impact of COP28 on decarbonization efforts and the fossil fuel phase-out. It highlights the dynamics shaping sustainable energy progress in Abu Dhabi, UAE, including the role of financial mechanisms and the challenges of positioning the UAE as a climate change hub. Experts analyze the enablers and detractors within the local and global context, aiming to uncover strategies for advancing climate and energy initiatives. The discussion evaluates the practicality and obstacles in the path towards a sustainable and decarbonized future.

Opening Remarks
Liz Beneski, CEO, AmCham Abu Dhabi
Eng. Nawal Alhanaee, Director of the Future Energy Department, Ministry of Energy
Erick Kish, Deputy Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi – UAE

Speakers
Janka O’Brien, PMP, Director of Sustainability, MEA, Emerson Automation Solutions
Aernout Boot, Senior Advisor at Carlyle MENA Advisors Limited, Carlyle
Karim Badawi, New Energy Director – MENA, SLB

Moderated by
Antonios Vouloudis, Director of Sustainability and Stewardship, NYUAD

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