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Climate solutions from female entrepreneurs spotlighted at World Future Energy Summit Pitch presentations from Climate Innovations Exchange (CLIX) participants kicked off on the second day of the World Future Energy Summit. Pioneering, female-driven sustainability solutions from more than 12 countries are being showcased at CLIX, an integral part of the World Future Energy Summit. Women visionaries and female-centric, founded, or run startups with groundbreaking answers to some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges are looking to connect with investors and partners through the CLIX programme and showcase, where they can present their solutions to global investors on a dedicated stage.
Female innovators presented their pioneering sustainability solutions at CLIX.
Renewables
Initiatives
EcoWASTE
Alaska governor advocates for sustainability
Reducing emissions in Ras Al Khaimah
The wealth in waste
Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy presented a keynote speech at the World Future Energy Summit today. He discussed his state's efforts in sustainable energy, highlighting the importance of preserving natural and mineral wealth.
A joint presentation from Etihad Water & Electricity, RAK Municipality, the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, and the RAK Public Services Department unveiled a series of sustainability initiatives that are being undertaken in support of the resolutions of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.
The Governor said that Alaska banned the routine flaring of natural gas in 1978 and that his administration continues to protect the environment. Speaking of the Alaska Permanent Fund, the Governor said that it has ”grown to more than US$80bn and is on target by 2031 to reach more than US$100bn. The fund has also paid out more than US$30bn in dividends to our people.”
Ali Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of Tadweer Group, used his keynote speech at the EcoWASTE conference to deliver a message that “waste is not the end of the cycle, but the beginning of new opportunities.”
The initiatives are part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce electricity, water and transportation fuel consumption by setting significant reduction targets and adopting best practices in green procurement.
In the eyes of Al Dhaheri, waste is a “vital resource” and one that can “power our cities, fuel our economies, and secure a cleaner, more prosperous world for generations to come.” In order to make the most of this opportunity and achieve this vision, he identified three key enablers as technology, partnerships and community engagement.
Notably, the resolutions call for a 30% reduction in electricity consumption while reducing 20% of water and fuel usage by 2030.
“We must redefine waste management as resource management, championing the idea that waste is wealth for our planet.”