Sectors — Climate

Climate action is moving from commitments to markets, finance and resilience.

Countries have agreed to mobilise at least US$1.3 trillion a year in climate finance by 2035, carbon markets are taking shape under the Paris Agreement, and adaptation has become urgent. The UAE, host of COP28, is turning its climate commitments into law, finance and new markets.

Where the sector is heading

Climate finance scales up

Global view

At COP30 in Belém, countries agreed to mobilise at least US$1.3 trillion a year in climate finance by 2035 and to triple adaptation finance over the same period.

UAE lens

ALTÉRRA, the US$30 billion climate investment vehicle launched by the UAE at COP28, aims to mobilise US$250 billion globally by 2030.

Adaptation and resilience become urgent

Global view

Developing countries will need around US$310 to 365 billion a year for adaptation by 2035, while international public adaptation finance reached just US$26 billion in 2023.

UAE lens

The UAE launched a Health Sector Climate Adaptation Plan for 2026 to 2031, tackling heat, humidity, dust and air quality, alongside its Water Security Strategy 2036.

Carbon markets and accountability

Global view

The first carbon credits under the Paris Agreement’s new UN-backed crediting mechanism (Article 6.4) were approved in February 2026, a milestone for international carbon markets.

UAE lens

Since May 2025, the UAE’s climate law requires public and private companies to measure, report and reduce their emissions, with fines of up to AED 2 million. Abu Dhabi also hosts ACX, a regulated carbon exchange and clearing house in ADGM.

Ambition creates demand for solutions

Global view

Climate tech venture and growth investment reached US$40.5 billion in 2025, up 8%, with most of the largest deals going to energy security and resilience.

UAE lens

The UAE’s latest national climate pledge targets a 47% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 compared with 2019, creating demand for solutions across every sector.

How innovation will shape it

The role of AI and emerging tech

AI and digital tools are making climate action measurable, financeable and faster to scale, from tracking emissions to anticipating heat, water and extreme weather risks.

Measuring, reporting and verifying emissions across operations and supply chains
Modelling climate risks such as extreme heat, water stress and flooding
Satellite and AI tools that verify nature-based and carbon credit projects
Climate fintech and insurance that make resilience projects easier to finance
Water-efficient agriculture, cooling and desalination solutions for hot climates

The role of talent

Skills for the next economy

Global view

As climate rules tighten and finance grows, organisations everywhere need people who can measure emissions, assess climate risk and structure green finance.

UAE lens

With mandatory emissions reporting under the UAE’s climate law, demand is growing for carbon accounting, sustainability and climate finance skills.

The sector needs analysts, engineers, climate finance professionals and entrepreneurs, and young people ready to turn climate ambition into solutions.

How we work with governments and corporates

We design the right format for what you want to advance.

What you want to advanceThe format we design

The conversation

Forums, roundtables and leadership dialogues that bring the right decision-makers together.

Investment

Investor platforms, live pitches and curated deal rooms that connect capital with ventures.

Innovation

Accelerators, challenges, innovation sprints and hackathons that turn ideas into solutions.

Partnerships

Partnership strategies and sponsorship programmes that bring corporates, funders and stakeholders on board to back and scale your initiative.

Talent

Youth programmes, skills bootcamps, challenges and forums that equip young people for the future of climate.

Reach

Outreach campaigns that scout and engage startups, SMEs, investors and partners across the region and beyond.

Our work in climate

COP28 UAE

Sponsorship strategy and partner management

We designed the sponsorship strategy and managed partners for COP28 UAE, bringing the local public and private sector into the Green Zone.

Green Group Climate Adaptation Accelerator

Startup accelerator by Green Group

We accelerated agri-food founders from six countries building climate adaptation solutions, and showcased them at a COP28 UAE Demo Day.

Investor Connect

Zayed Sustainability Prize

We help Zayed Sustainability Prize finalists in climate action find the right investors and buyers, preparing them through an investor readiness programme and connecting them through curated one-to-one meetings and IC Live Pitches.

Zayed Sustainability Prize

Regional outreach partner since 2024

We lead the Prize’s outreach across MENA, reaching startups and SMEs with climate solutions and encouraging the strongest to apply, and we shape its partnership strategy.

Impact Investment Forums

In partnership with ADGM

Investment forums in the Middle East and Africa that bring investors together with impact and climate opportunities.

Youth 4 Sustainability

An initiative by Masdar

We design and deliver programmes and forums that equip young people with the skills and connections to lead on climate action.

Let's design the right format for your goals.

Let's co-create

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