
4 - 5 October 2023


4 - 5 October 2023

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Mobilising Finance To Accelerate Climate Action
The DIFC Future Sustainability Forum is a platform for global leaders and innovators to share their visions and action towards increasing the availability and accessibility of climate finance to accelerate climate action and achieve the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement. It will support the DIFC community in embedding ESG and enabling the transformation needed to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Creating A Global Platform For Collective Impact
Creating a scalable platform for knowledge sharing on ESG/Sustainability fundamentals, latest developments and actionable pathways.
Sharing insights to understand why innovation is now an imperative and how it can help improve ESG performance.
Empowering companies to design their path to Net-Zero and financing the transition.
Understanding the current landscape of sustainable finance and future trends and how to hyper-scale the market in the region.
Provide a comprehensive understanding of the voluntary carbon market and its relevance for corporate brands. Discover the mechanisms, types of carbon credits, and key players in the market.
Use network effects to unlock exponential growth in ESG actions.
Sustainability Is At The Core Of The UAE & Dubai’s Government Agendas
Environmental Goals






The Speakers

H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri
Climate Change and Environment
UAE
She leads the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment’s mission of spearheading the UAE's drive to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, protect the country’s ecosystems, and enhance its food and water security through developing and implementing effective measures, policies, and initiatives. Prior to her current role, Her Excellency Mariam Almheiri was Minister of State for Food and Water Security.

H.E. ESSA KAZIM
DIFC
UAE
His Excellency Essa Kazim is the Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Chairman of Borse Dubai, Deputy Chairman of Supreme Legislation Committee in Dubai, and a member in Dubai Supreme Fiscal Committee.

ARIF AMIRI
DIFC Authority
UAE
Arif Amiri is the Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority where he is responsible for setting the strategy and growth direction of the Authority. Under his leadership, DIFC has emerged as a powerful catalyst for the financial services sector, as well as the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.

Quincia Gumbs-Marie
Government of Anguilla
United Kingdom Overseas Territory
The Honourable Minister Quincia Gumbs Marie is a passionate environmentalist and a strong proponent of balanced development that respects both the environment and the economy. She fervently promotes the establishment of a universal global funding architecture that is democratic and accessible, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to protect our planet's resources.

Vijay Bains
Emirates NBD
UAE
Vijay brings over 15+ years of sustainability experience to the role across the Middle East, UK, Europe, and North America. He has extensive experience building and implementing ESG strategies and teams. He has designed and marketed sustainability loans and green bonds, while advising on sustainability for IPOs, as well as designing and building ESG finance products such as mortgages, loans, and insurances.

Rajesh Garg
Landmark Group
UAE
Rajesh Garg is the Group Chief Financial Officer for Landmark Group. He has been leading enterprise-wide transformation including a big push into newer technologies such as RPA and Blockchain. He also leads Sustainability for the Group where he is helping Landmark take a lead in driving far more sustainable retail across 3 pillars of Sustainable Product, Sustainable Supply Chain & Sustainable Consumer Journeys.

Simon Thompson
Chartered Banker Institute
UK
Simon Thompson is Chief Executive of the Chartered Banker Institute and author of Green & Sustainable Finance: Principles and Practice. He chairs the UK’s Sustainable Finance Education Charter on behalf of the Department for Net Zero and Energy Security, building capacity and capabilities across the finance professions.

Florence Bulte
Chalhoub Group
UAE

Monaem Ben Lellahom
Sustainable Square Group
UAE

Dr. Ashraf Gamal El Din
Hawkamah
UAE

CHRISTIAN KUNZ
DIFC
UAE
In his capacity as Head of Group Strategy and Innovation at DIFC, Christian is responsible to develop and continuously evolve the strategic agenda and initiatives of DIFC, in line with the UAE’s commitment to innovation and development of future economies.

Ghiwa Nakat
Greenpeace MENA
Lebanon
Ghiwa Nakat is a visionary sustainability leader who spearheaded Greenpeace's growth and expansion across the Middle East and North Africa. Prioritizing the climate emergency and just energy transition, she is determined to collaborate with partners and allies who share the vision for a greener and more sustainable region. Committed to empowering MENA communities, she works tirelessly with her team to deliver the necessary support and solutions they need to adapt.

Amal Larhlid
PwC
UK

NAMEER KHAN
MENA FINTECH ASSOCIATION
UAE
Nameer Khan is the Chairman of the MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) and the Founder and CEO of Fils, the region's leading Sustainability focused Fintech. Nameer Khan has been recognized as MENA's Future Fintech Leader by the UAE Central Bank for his outstanding contributions to industry-wide growth and collaboration.
The Format

- Panel
- Discussions
- Witness interactive discussions, debates, and fireside chats conducted by some of the greatest minds in Sustainability, ESG, Climate Finance, Net Zero Emissions and more!

- Exhibition
- Showcase of the latest trends and innovations in the sustainability ecosystem. Learn about the latest products, services, and technologies; and connect with industry leaders and professionals from around the world.

- Business
- Networking
- Expand your professional network and connect with like-minded individuals in your industry. Two days of business networking and opportunity to make new connections, exchange ideas, and learn about the latest developments in your field.

- Insightful
- Sessions
- Hear from global thought leaders on the best practices in sustainability-based applications within the rapidly changing global economy.

- Sustainability
- Use-Cases
- Gain insight into how organisations and individuals are implementing the latest cutting edge sustainability solutions through discussions with pioneering adopters and tech leaders.