Dear Valued EmiratesGBC Members
Reflecting on the impactful progress of the past month, our commitment and dedication have been unwavering. The MENA Green Building Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner provided an exceptional platform to honor those pioneering sustainability in our region. It’s inspiring to witness the significant steps our members are taking to shape a more sustainable future.
Now, our gaze is fixed firmly on the horizon as we prepare for COP28, a pinnacle moment in our sustainability journey. In the wake of our success at the Awards Ceremony, we’ve seamlessly transitioned into preparations for this global event. COP28 presents an unparalleled opportunity for us to amplify our impact and contribute significantly to the worldwide dialogue on sustainability.
Our participation in COP28 goes beyond mere attendance; we’ve carefully selected a rich variety of events designed to engage and inform. From insightful panel discussions and interactive workshops to thought-provoking seminars, each session is crafted to unravel the complexities of sustainability, spark meaningful conversations, and foster actionable insights.
Moreover, our dedicated networking area serves as a hub for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and forging meaningful connections. It’s a space where ideas
come together, where experts and enthusiasts meet, and where collaborations are born. We’re excited about the prospect of facilitating these interactions that rise above oundaries and fuel innovation.
As we gear up for COP28, let’s boost our commitment to shift the talk toward sustainability. With our combined knowledge and dedication, we’ll pave the way for a greener, tougher future.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ali Al Jassim
Chairman, Emirates Green Building Council
EmiratesGBC News and Updates
COP28 UAE
Emirates Green Building Council Unveils Robust Event Lineup for COP28 – Your Ultimate Sustainability Destination! Prepare for an unparalleled exploration of sustainability at COP28 with a stellar lineup of events curated by Emirates Green Building Council! Our immersive sessions will delve into critical topics, from Digitalization for Net Zero Buildings to navigating challenges like Embodied Carbon in Supply Chains and Retrofitting in the UAE. We’re your go-to destination for a holistic approach to sustainability, empowering communities and paving the way for a greener future. Reserve your spot now for these engaging discussions through the link: https://emiratesgbc-events.eventcube.io.
Upcoming EmiratesGBC Events
EmiratesGBC Events At COP28
enlightening journey spanning from November 30th to December 12th, as COP28 unfolds with an array of impactful events. From insightful panel discussions on pivotal sustainability topics to interactive workshops and thought-provoking seminars, this period promises a deep dive into the realm of sustainability. Emirates Green Building Council is proud to present a series of engaging sessions, designed to spark conversations, foster actionable insights, and pave the way for a greener future. For more details about our events during this period, please refer to the table below.
| 3rd of December |
Health/Relief, Recovery and Peace |
9:15am -10:00am |
EGBC |
Daily Coffee Morning Brief |
Coffee Morning Brief |
Slovenian Pavilion |
| 4th of December |
Finance/ Trade/ Gender Equality/ Accountability |
9:15am -10:00am |
EGBC |
Daily Coffee Morning Brief |
Coffee Morning Brief |
Slovenian Pavilion |
| 5th of December |
Energy, Industry/ Just Transition/ Indigenous Peoples |
9:15am -10:00am |
EGBC x Accuracy |
Daily Coffee Morning Brief |
Coffee Morning Brief |
Slovenian Pavilion |
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3pm – 4pm |
Accuracy + EGBC |
Building a Greener Future: Crafting the Blueprint for Sustainable Construction in the Middle East |
Panel |
Slovenian Pavilion |
| 6th of December |
Multilevel Action, Urbanization and Built Environment/ Transport |
9:15am -10:00am |
EGBC x Accuracy |
Daily Coffee Morning Brief |
Coffee Morning Brief |
Slovenian Pavilion |
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12:30pm-2:00pm |
ENBDxEGBC |
Green Finance for the Built Environment |
Panel Discussion |
Climate Finance Hub, Presidency Stage |
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7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
EmiratesGBC & Accuracy |
Networking Reception |
Networking and Meeting |
Index Tower, DIFC |
| 7th of December |
Rest |
9:15am -10:00am |
EGBC x Accuracy |
Daily Coffee Morning Brief |
Coffee Morning Brief |
Slovenian Pavilion |
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10:00am-11:00pm |
MENA Regional Network |
Empowering Youth and Communities for a Sustainable Future: the MENA Green School Initiative |
Workshop |
Expo Farm |
| 8th of December |
Youth, Children, Education and Skills |
9:15am -10:00am |
EGBC |
Daily Coffee Morning Brief |
Coffee Morning Brief |
Slovenian Pavilion |
| 9th of December |
Nature, Land Use, and Oceans |
9:15am -10:00am |
EGBC |
Daily Coffee Morning Brief |
Coffee Morning Brief |
Slovenian Pavilion |
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9:30am-11:30am |
EGBC WN |
Women Network Panel Discussion: Breaking Ground: Women Pioneering Sustainability in Water, Waste, Materials, Energy, and Finance for the Green Built Future. |
Roundtable discussion |
Dar Pavillion, Green Zone |
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11:30am-1:00pm |
EGBC |
Emerging Voices: Youth Perspectives on Climate Challenges in Education and Profession for the Green Built Frontier. |
Panel Discussion |
Dar Pavillion, Green Zone |
| 10th of December |
Food, Agriculture, and Water |
9:15am -10:00am |
EGBC |
Daily Coffee Morning Brief |
Coffee Morning Brief |
Slovenian Pavilion |
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10am -12pm |
EGBC x KEO x Meinhardt |
Digitilization: A tool to aid in the transition of the building sector to net zero |
Panel Discussion |
Slovenian Pavilion |
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2:45pm-3:45pm |
EGBC |
Empowering Education: Addressing Indoor Air Quality in Schools |
Panel Discussion |
Education Hub |
| 11th of December |
Final Negotiations |
9:15am -10:00am |
EGBC |
Daily Coffee Morning Brief |
Coffee Morning Brief |
Slovenian Pavilion |
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10am-12pm |
EGBC x Desert Board x Readymix Gulf, Lafarge – member of Holcim |
Embodied Carbon, a Journey of Materials through the Supply Chain |
Panel Discussion |
Slovenian Pavilion Expo, GF only |
| 12th of December |
Final Negotiations |
9:15am -10:00am |
EGBC |
Daily Coffee Morning Brief |
Coffee Morning Brief |
Slovenian Pavilion |
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10am-12pm |
EGBC x Cundall x Skytech Engineering |
Sustainability at the Crossroads: Retrofitting Challenges and Opportunities in the UAE |
Panel Discussion |
Slovenian Pavilion |
Accuracy COP28 Coffee Morning Brief.
Join us for a cup of coffee among peers and experts while catching up on the key take aways from the previous day’s negotiations. This express brief sponsored by Accuracy Middle East Lt will focus on the implications for the construction sector.
📅Date: 5th, 6th And 7th Dec
⏰Time: 9:15:00am -10:00am
📍Place: Slovenian Pavilion
Register through this link:
Building a Greener Future: Crafting the Blueprint for Sustainable Construction in the Middle East, Conference Sponsored By Accuracy Middle East Lt
Join us at COP28 conference “Building a Greener Future: Crafting the Blueprint for Sustainable Construction in the Middle East.” sponsored by Accuracy Middle East Lt.
Let’s explore how new technologies, innovative materials, and policies are and need to transform the industry, making net-zero targets achievable, and positively impacting global warming.
📅Date: 5th Dec
⏰Time: 2:00pm -4:00pm
📍Place: Slovenian Pavilion
Register through this link:
Networking Reception, Sponsored By Accuracy Middle East Lt
📅Date: 5th Dec – 7th Dec
⏰Time: 9:15am -10:00am
📍Place: Slovenian Pavilion
Register through this link:
Digitilization: A tool to aid in the transition of the building sector to net zero, Sponsored By: - KEO - Meinhardt
Panel Discussion to delve into Net Zero applications, where digitalization has been part of accelerating the decarbonization process, where is it missing, and how it will help in the future.
📅Date: 10th Dec
⏰Time: 9:15am -10:00am
📍Place: Slovenian Pavilion
Register through this link:
Embodied Carbon, a Journey of Materials through the Supply Chain, Sponsored By:- Desert Board - Readymix Gulf, Lafarge - member of Holcim
Roundtable discussion to delve into embodied carbon, its relationship to operational carbon, lifecycle, and the materials’ journey in the supply chain.
📅Date: 11th Dec
⏰Time: 9:15am -10:00am
📍Place: Slovenian Pavilion
Register through this link:
Sustainability at the Crossroads: Retrofitting Challenges and Opportunities in the UAE, Sponsored By:- Cundall - Skytech Engineering
Panel Discussion to delve into the importance of sustainable retrofitting in the UAE, its challenges, and opportunities.
📅Date: 12th Dec
⏰Time: 9:15am -10:00am
📍Place: Slovenian Pavilion
Register through this link:
Previous EmiratesGBC Events
EmiratesGBC Monthly Technical Workshop by Terrafic Energy
On the 10th of November, Terrafic Energy conducted the EmiratesGBC 11th technical workshop for 2023, on “Natural Cooling Technology Using Direct and Indirect Evaporation Cooling”,
Green Key
The Green Key programme is a leading standard of excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. It is operated internationally under the management of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) with Head Offices in Copenhagen, Denmark. FEE has national member organisations in more than 70 countries worldwide where Emirates Green Building Council is the national operator in the United Arab Emirates.
There is no rest for sustainable operations within hotels in the UAE. We are pleased to mention that we have 21 newly certified hotels:
- Rove City Center
- Rove Healthcare City
- Rove Trade Center
- Rove La Mer Beach
- Rove City Walk
- Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
- Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
- Pullman Dubai Downtown
- The Abu Dhabi EDITION
- Residence Inn By Marriott Al Jaddaf
- Ibis Dubai Mall of the Emirates
- Novotel Suites Dubai Mall of the Emirates
- ibis Dubai Deira City Centre
- Novotel Dubai Deira City Centre
- Aloft Palm Jumeirah
- Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa
- Ibis Al Barsha
- Novotel Dubai Al Barsha
- Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha
- Citadines Culture Village Dubai
EmiratesGBC Technical Programs
Members of the Emirates Green Building Council can join any of our technical programs linked here, to advance their knowledge on the program’s relevant topics, contribute to its growth, and sponsor its events. We are working on several ideas related to our programs: Coalition for Green Schools, Better Places for People, Net Zero Center of Excellence, Energy Efficiency, Green Key and Benchmarking Program. Please send us an email to office@emiratesgbc.org to inquire about any of the mentioned technical programs.
EmiratesGBC Office Room M-21 is now available for meetings and workshops!
If you are interested in using EmiratesGBC office space for a workshop or meeting, please get in touch with us at 04-3468244 or send us an email to office@emiratesgbc.org. The room is fully equipped with AV and provides a nice environment for focused meetings or training workshops.
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