{"id":2249,"date":"2023-08-12T13:58:20","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T13:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theme-dev.cmsmasters.net\/magazine-main\/8-inexpensive-glasses-that-are-worth-paying-attention-to\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T10:27:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T10:27:20","slug":"13th-global-sustainability-and-csr-forum-urges-collective-efforts-for-sustainable-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/12\/13th-global-sustainability-and-csr-forum-urges-collective-efforts-for-sustainable-development\/","title":{"rendered":"13th Global Sustainability and CSR Forum urges collective efforts for sustainable development"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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United Nations in UAE: Global Actions for a Sustainable Future | United Nations in United Arab Emirates<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The 13th Global Sustainability and CSR Forum<\/strong>, organised by the Arabia CSR Network<\/strong>, concluded its two-day event under the theme \u201cSustainable Growth: Orchestrating a Global Change.\u201d<\/strong> The newly rebranded forum established itself as a truly international platform, urging coordinated action on critical topics such as circular economy initiatives, food security, water collaboration, green finance, sustainable urban planning, and youth empowerment.<\/p>

Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy & Tourism<\/strong>, the forum brought together ministers, UN officials, business executives, academics, and young leaders. Sheikh Eng. Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi<\/strong> emphasised that the forum serves as a leading platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration among global experts and institutions, reinforcing collective efforts and supporting progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong>.<\/p>

Keynote addresses featured Eng. Sigit Reliantoro<\/strong> from Indonesia, B\u00e9rang\u00e8re Bo\u00ebll<\/strong> from the UN, and Sarah Shaw<\/strong> from Majra National CSR Fund, UAE. On day one, sessions focused on regenerative circular economy models, resilient food systems, and cross-border water initiatives, including a youth panel of Emirati entrepreneurs and a fireside chat with Dr Ameenah Gurib-Fakim<\/strong>, Mauritius\u2019 sixth President. Day two explored clean energy transitions, green finance, and sustainable urban development, with experts highlighting the integration of technology, policy, and finance to meet net-zero goals, stressing that sustainable finance balances risk, returns, and resilience.<\/p>

Habiba Al Mar\u2019ashi<\/strong>, founder and CEO of Arabia CSR Network, described the forum as a \u201charmonious movement for change\u201d<\/strong>, translating discussions into actionable strategies for a resilient and inclusive future. Other speakers, including Maha Al Gargawi<\/strong> of Dubai Chambers and Dr Yousef Al-Assaf<\/strong> of Rochester Institute of Technology \u2013 Dubai, emphasised the need for long-term vision and collaboration. A fireside chat with Eugene Mayne<\/strong> of Tristar Group was also featured.<\/p>

The event was supported by Tristar Group, McDonald\u2019s UAE, Al Sayer Group, Majra National CSR Fund, UAE<\/strong>, and key partners including Dubai Chambers, University of Dubai, insider18, Farnek, and Emirates Environmental Group<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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