Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026
2026-01-10 23:00 - 2026-01-17 08:00 (America/New_York) | ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, UAE, ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Event Overview
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026 will host global heads of state, policymakers, and industry innovators in Abu Dhabi, January 11-17, 2026 – ADSW is the premier Middle East platform for accelerating sustainable development. Hosted by Masdar, the 2026 edition focuses on the critical interconnection between energy, water, food, finance, and nature to build global resilience.

Whether you are looking for the latest in AI-driven clean energy, climate finance innovations, or networking with over 50,000 global participants, ADSW 2026 is the essential start to the year’s sustainability calendar.

Key Highlights & Core Events
ADSW 2026 features several key events, including the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), a large exhibition with over 700 global brands and a new Fuse AI cleantech pavilion. The week will also include the Opening Ceremony & Zayed Sustainability Prize on January 13, featuring a keynote and honoring global changemakers. New to 2026 is The Blue Forum, focusing on water security and the blue economy. Other highlights include ADSW Dialogues for action-oriented discussions, the Green Hydrogen Summit, and programs like WiSER Forum & Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), empowering women and young leaders.

Why Attend?
ADSW 2026 offers extensive global networking opportunities with delegates from over 170 countries, a chance to experience cutting-edge innovation and breakthrough clean technologies, and opportunities for strategic partnerships through events like the IRENA Assembly (Jan 11–12) and the Global Climate Finance Annual Meeting (Jan 15).

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Registration & Attendance
To attend ADSW 2026, Register Now at the Official ADSW Website. This allows access to public forums, exhibition halls, and networking sessions. Please note that some events, such as the ADSW Summit, are by invitation only, and interested parties can register their interest via the official portal.

World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2026
2026-01-13 08:00 - 2026-01-15 17:00
World Future Energy Summit 2026Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 13–15 January 2026Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)
The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2026 is the premier global platform convening industry leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, and solution-providers to accelerate the global energy transition and advance the future of sustainable development. Hosted as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, WFES blends strategic dialogue, technology showcase, and business-to-business engagement across the full spectrum of energy and climate solutions.
Event Overview
Across three days — 13 to 15 January 2026 — WFES will welcome more than 50,000 attendees, 450+ exhibiting companies, and 300+ expert speakers to the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. The Summit bridges market ambition with actionable outcomes by spotlighting breakthrough technologies, high-impact partnerships, and scalable solutions that address the world’s most pressing energy and sustainability challenges.
Strategic Themes and Content
WFES 2026 is structured around a comprehensive programme of exhibitions, specialist conferences, and innovation zones that reflect the evolving energy landscape and the urgent need for decarbonisation, resilience, and equitable development:

Clean Energy & Solar — Strategic and technical pathways for renewable deployment and energy system transformation.

Green Finance — Investment trends, financing instruments, and climate capital mobilization models.

Circular Economy & Water Security — Integrated approaches to resource management and sustainable growth.

Sustainable Cities & eMobility — Solutions for urban decarbonization, smart infrastructure, and inclusive mobility.

FUSE AI and Innovation Hubs — A first-of-its-kind focus on artificial intelligence in energy optimization, grid resilience, and climate applications.

Startup Platform (The Greenhouse) — A curated stage for early-stage innovators to connect with capital and corporate partners.

Creative Engagement (Greenpeace Cinema) — Storytelling and visual narratives highlighting environmental imperatives and solutions.

Business Impact and Global Reach
WFES serves as both a thought leadership forum and a commercial marketplace, where strategic dialogues align with tangible partnerships and project deals. The summit’s integrated framework enables cross-sector interaction among government agencies, multinational corporations, financial institutions, NGOs, and technology pioneers from around the world. Sessions and exhibitions are designed to facilitate knowledge transfer, investment flow, and project acceleration at scale.
Why Attend
Participants join WFES to:

Gain insights from international experts shaping energy policy and climate strategy.

Discover emerging technologies across renewable energy, smart systems, and sustainability tech.

Forge partnerships that translate ambition into tangible projects and solutions.

Position their organizations at the forefront of the energy transition.

For ESG News Media Opportunities at World Future Energy Summit 2026
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Access and Registration
Registration to attend WFES 2026 is complimentary for trade professionals upon badge issuance, granting access to all exhibitions, conference sessions, and networking programmes. On-site registration is available with appropriate identification.

Youth 4 Sustainability Forum & Hub (Y4S) at ADSW
2026-01-13 08:00 - 2026-01-15 17:00 | ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, UAE, ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Youth 4 Sustainability Forum & Hub (Y4S)13–15 January 2026 | Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)
The Youth 4 Sustainability Forum & Hub (Y4S) is the flagship youth engagement platform at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, convening the next generation of leaders to shape practical solutions for a more sustainable future. Hosted at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Y4S brings together more than 3,500 young people from around the world to participate in high-impact discussions, climate dialogues, debates, and collaborative sessions.
Across three days, the Y4S Forum and Youth Hub serve as a dynamic space where students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging changemakers connect directly with policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and global institutions. The program is designed to move beyond awareness—empowering youth to act, innovate, and lead across climate action, sustainable development, energy transition, and social impact.
What to Expect

Global Youth Dialogue: Interactive panels and open forums addressing climate action, sustainability policy, innovation, and inclusive development.

Action-Oriented Programming: Workshops and debates focused on practical solutions, leadership skills, and real-world impact pathways.

Youth Hub Experience: A vibrant, collaborative environment within ADSW dedicated exclusively to youth voices, ideas, and innovation.

Global Connectivity: Opportunities to engage with peers from across regions and cultures, building networks that extend beyond the event.

Why It Matters
Y4S plays a critical role in ensuring that youth perspectives are embedded in global sustainability conversations. By amplifying young voices and equipping participants with the tools to lead change, the Forum reinforces the idea that youth are not future stakeholders—they are present-day actors in the sustainability transition.
For ESG News Media Opportunities at World Future Energy Summit 2026
ESG News will be hosting featured sessions, interviews, and fireside chats during ADSW. To inquire about media opportunities with ESG News at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, please submit an inquiry here.
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Registration
Attendance at the Youth 4 Sustainability Forum & Hub is included with registration for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026.
Participants are encouraged to register now to secure access to ADSW 2026 and the full Y4S program, taking place 13–15 January 2026 at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi.

Green Hydrogen Summit 2026
2026-01-14 23:00 - 2026-01-15 08:00 | ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, UAE, ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Green Hydrogen Summit 2026Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Green Hydrogen Summit 2026, held as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, convenes heads of state, senior policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs for a series of high-level dialogues focused on the accelerating role of green hydrogen in achieving global net-zero ambitions.
As green hydrogen becomes an increasingly critical pillar of the global energy transition, the Summit provides a strategic forum to align policy, capital, and technology around scalable solutions. Discussions center on building resilient hydrogen value chains, enabling cross-border collaboration, and translating ambition into deployable infrastructure and commercial outcomes.
A core focus of the 2026 program is the development of the UAE’s hydrogen economy, positioning the country as a global hub for hydrogen production, export, and innovation. Sessions explore how targeted policy frameworks, public-private partnerships, and international cooperation can unlock investment, accelerate research and development, and drive market adoption at scale.
Key Themes and Objectives

Global Net-Zero Pathways: The role of green hydrogen in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, including industry, transport, and power generation.

UAE Hydrogen Leadership: Strategies to advance national hydrogen initiatives and strengthen the UAE’s position in global hydrogen markets.

Investment & Finance: Mobilizing capital, de-risking projects, and structuring bankable hydrogen ventures.

Technology & Innovation: Advancing electrolyser technologies, supply-chain efficiency, and cost-reduction through R&D.

International Collaboration: Aligning standards, trade frameworks, and partnerships to scale the global hydrogen economy.

For ESG News Media Opportunities at the Green Hydrogen Summit in Abu Dhabi:
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Why It Matters
The Green Hydrogen Summit serves as a catalyst for action—bridging policy vision with commercial execution. By bringing together decision-makers from across government, finance, and industry, the Summit supports the rapid maturation of green hydrogen as a cornerstone of the global energy transition and a vital enabler of long-term climate and energy security goals.
Participation in the Green Hydrogen Summit at ADSW 2026 offers stakeholders a front-row seat to the strategic conversations shaping one of the most important growth sectors in the global clean energy landscape.

Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) Annual Meeting
2026-01-15 00:00 - 23:59 | ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, UAE, ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) Annual MeetingHeld during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) Annual Meeting takes place during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) and serves as a high-level convening point for global leaders across finance, policy, energy, and innovation. The meeting is designed to accelerate the flow of capital toward climate solutions—transforming global climate commitments, including those advanced at COP28, into deployable, real-world investments.
Hosted across key financial and institutional venues including Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the GCFC Annual Meeting has become a cornerstone of ADSW’s finance and policy agenda. Recent editions, including the January 2025 meeting, brought together more than 300 senior stakeholders—investors, policymakers, innovators, regulators, and financial institutions—to align capital with climate outcomes at scale.
Purpose and Strategic Focus
The GCFC Annual Meeting is explicitly designed to bridge the gap between climate ambition and climate finance execution. Its core objective is to mobilize both public and private capital toward sustainable, bankable projects that support the global energy transition, particularly in emerging and high-growth markets.
Central to the program is positioning the UAE as a global climate finance hub, capable of convening international capital, structuring innovative financial mechanisms, and enabling cross-border public-private collaboration.
Key Themes
Recent GCFC Annual Meetings have been structured around action-oriented themes such as “Climate Meets Capital”and “Progress in Action,” reflecting a deliberate shift from pledges to implementation. Core thematic areas include:

Scaling climate and transition finance beyond pilot projects

Mobilizing private capital alongside sovereign and multilateral funding

Advancing green finance instruments, including green bonds, blended finance, and carbon pricing

Leveraging AI and data-driven tools to improve transparency, risk assessment, and climate asset evaluation

Aligning financial systems with net-zero and energy transition pathways

What to Expect
Based on recent GCFC Annual Meetings, participants can expect:

High-level dialogues on translating COP outcomes into scalable, investable finance—particularly for emerging and developing markets

Showcases of innovation, including AI-enabled climate finance tools and data platforms supporting better capital allocation

Strategic briefings on upcoming initiatives, priorities, and frameworks for accelerating energy transition investments

Action-oriented collaboration, connecting investors, governments, and solution providers around tangible financing pathways

Looking Ahead
Looking forward, the GCFC Annual Meeting aims to “manufacture climate finance at scale”—moving beyond individual transactions toward systemic solutions that reshape how climate capital is structured, deployed, and measured. Future sessions are expected to build on this momentum, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a convening center for global climate finance leadership and execution.
For ESG News Media Opportunities at the Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) Annual Meeting:
ESG News will be hosting featured sessions, interviews, and fireside chats during ADSW. To inquire about media opportunities with ESG News at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, please submit an inquiry here.
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Registration & Attendance
To attend ADSW 2026, Register Now at the Official ADSW Website. This allows access to public forums, exhibition halls, and networking sessions. Please note that some events, such as the ADSW Summit, are by invitation only, and interested parties can register their interest via the official portal.

World Economic Forum 2026
2026-01-19 00:00 - 2026-01-23 23:59 | Davos, Switzerland
Event Title: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026Dates: January 19–23, 2026Location: Davos-Klosters, SwitzerlandOrganizer: World Economic Forum (WEF)
The 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting will convene over 2,500 global leaders from business, government, civil society, academia, and media in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. This flagship event fosters public-private collaboration to address pressing global challenges and shape the international agenda.
Key Themes:

Public-Private Collaboration: Emphasizing cooperative approaches to tackle political, economic, and societal issues.

Innovation and Technology: Exploring the impact of emerging technologies on global economies and societies.

Sustainable Development: Focusing on strategies to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Significance for ESG Stakeholders:The Annual Meeting serves as a critical platform for ESG professionals to engage with global leaders on sustainability, governance, and ethical business practices. Discussions and initiatives launched during the forum often influence ESG standards and corporate strategies worldwide.
The ESG Lounge @ WEF – DAVOS 2026
The ESG Lounge at WEF – DAVOS 2026ESG News will be returning this year to host over 50 panel sessions, fireside chats, and executive interviews. For media opportunities, please visit www.esgnewsagency.com
Additional Notes:The event is held at the Davos Congress Centre, with participants including heads of state, CEOs, and representatives from international organizations.

Sustainability Reporting after the Omnibus: Live Webinar with Andreas Rasche
2026-02-24 07:00 - 09:00 | Webinar
After the Omnibus: Where is Sustainability Reporting headed?
Live Webinar with Andreas Rasche and osapiens
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 1PM CET
Sign up now
With the Omnibus Initiative, the EU has fundamentally changed sustainability
regulations such as CSRD and CSDDD. Now there is regulatory clarity – and
companies must decide how they will strategically use reporting in the future.
In the Live Webinar with Prof. Andreas Rasche (Copenhagen Business School) and
osapiens on February 24, you will learn how sustainability reporting is developing
strategically and regulatorily – and which course companies should set now.
In the webinar, we will demonstrate:

Why sustainability reporting is increasingly being used as a strategic
management tool.
Key insights from our brand-new European benchmark study of 400
companies, including trends and practices.
How companies decide between CSRD, ESRS, ISSB, and VSME – and why
many proceed with their chosen path despite regulatory changes.
How reporting is becoming more closely linked to financial, risk, and
management processes.

Following the Webinar, you will receive your personal copy of our new study to
download free of charge.
“Sustainability is much more than reporting – it is about long-term resilience, risk
management, and strategic investment.”
Andreas Rasche is Professor of Business in Society at Copenhagen Business School
and one of Europe’s leading experts on sustainability, ESG, and corporate
responsibility.

USA | Certified Sustainability Practitioner Program, Advanced Edition 2026
2026-03-12 08:00 - 2026-03-16 17:00 | Live online training (Zoom)
This challenging three-day C-suite Sustainability program offered by CSE aims to give you all the latest practical tools

Description:
This challenging three-day Live digital sustainability course oﬀered by CSE aims to give you all the latest practical tools and resources required to implement, integrate and upscale corporate sustainability Strategies and ESG ratings to drive your organization to the next level. Earn the globally recognized Sustainability Certificate and seize the opportunity to get an additional specialization via Dual Certification Process in one of the most important fields (e.g. Sustainability Reporting Expert).

COURSE INFORMATION:
FORMAT: Live online training (Zoom)

LIVE SESSION DATES: March 12–13 & March 16

SESSION TIMES (EST)
March 12: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
March 13: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
March 16: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS: 28 hours
Live sessions: 10 hours total
Self-paced coursework: 18 hours (to be completed within 8 weeks)

EVENT PAGE: https://cse-net.org/trainings/usa-sustainability-esg-course-26-cohort1/
REGISTER FOR THE COURSE: via Eventbrite here
