OCTOBER 15 - 16, 2019

The summit offers international and regional perspective on climate change challenges and solutions for a low carbon and climate resilient future. It aims to drive innovation in the design of built environment, as well as promoting education and collaboration in the field, bringing to the fore the latest research and developments in sustainable building design.

The Summit offers rich discussions on the technological solutions and policy instruments that the region can adopt to meet its commitment to international community under Paris Agreement of UFCCC. It also serves as a platform for exchange between researchers and practitioners of the construction industry to foster the implementation of sustainability standards in the built environment.

“I would like to stress that the efforts to achieve sustainability shall not be looked at in isolation from national development. Sustainability must be looked at as a stressing priority, and a greater responsibility towards the planet that we live in and the upcoming generations alike.”

Eng. Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah
CEO
Qatari Diar

“We are proud to be Host Sponsors for the Sustainability Summit. The SS18 offers an excellent line up of international and local experts providing both insightful theory sessions, introductions to some practical tools and several interesting case studies.”

Othman Zarzour
Technical Advisor
Supreme Committee
for Delivery and Legacy

“Research, innovation and technology development are the drivers for the transformation we need for our systems in all spheres of sustainability. Here, I commend GORD for advancing the research agenda on energy, environment and sustainability in the region.”

Abdul Majeid Haddad
Director of West Asia
Regional Office
United Nations Environment

“This is an important time to develop a MENA model of how to cooperate through Article 6. The vision of the G.C.T offers a pathway for businesses in the region to begin that cooperation in a voluntary way.”

Dirk Forrister
CEO and President
International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)