Accelerating Land Regeneration: Spotlight on Planting will discuss the UAE’s tree planting strategies to combat desertification and restore ecosystems in arid regions, as well as explore the use of drought-resistant species, advanced techniques like drone seeding, and smart irrigation systems.

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The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative will convene a dialogue on how technology, such as predictive analytics for droughts to real-time water quality monitoring, is advancing sustainable water management.

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Bringing together the UAE’s innovation economy and start-ups such as Dendra Systems and Manhat, this dialogue will showcase how entrepreneurial advanced technologies are helping to tackle land degradation.

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UAE public and private sector stakeholders will discuss innovative approaches to sustainable water management, including advanced water technologies, aquifer recharge strategies, and the role of natural ecosystems as water reservoirs. 

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Experts from Zayed International Foundation for the Environment will highlight the Foundation’s efforts to combat desertification. 

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First Abu Dhabi Bank and the Boston Consulting Group will present a white paper on water solutions.

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Following up to the One Water Summit being held in Riyadh on the sidelines of COP16, this dialogue will look ahead to the 2026 UN Water Conference and bring together stakeholders and experts to discuss opportunities to build water resilience for all. 

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Innovating for the Future of Food Systems fireside chat will showcase the Food Innovation Hub UAE, a collaboration between the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives, the World Economic Forum, and the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. 

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The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative will convene public and private sector experts, youth, and academia to  galvanize action on climate change and water scarcity. The session will be an opportunity for participants to share their insights and ideas on how to use the power of inclusive storytelling to tackle water challenges.

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This Regenerative Agriculture as a Solution to Desertification panel discussion will explore techniques such as organic fertilizers, crop rotation, and minimal tillage, alongside innovative technologies like precision irrigation and satellite monitoring, to demonstrate the potential of these practices to transform arid lands into productive ecosystems.

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This dialogue will explore solutions such as climate-smart agriculture, drought-resilient crops, native plants, and sustainable water management, alongside ecosystem restoration and strategies to strengthen local food value chains. 

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Policy to Action: Collaborations to Regenerate Our Land and Ecosystems will bring together experts to discuss the importance of coordinated, multi-layer stakeholder engagements and policy development to address desertification.

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Partners from the newly announced  Regional Center of Excellence for Transforming Food Systems, to be hosted in the UAE, will share updates on how the strategic initiative will transform regional food systems and foster further collaboration.  

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The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative will bring together diverse voices and youth to explore cross-sector collaborations and youth advocacy to strengthen water resiliency and promote sustainable water practices. 

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The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) will invite stakeholders from the region to exchange ideas and learn about ICBA’s innovative solutions for restoring land in arid and saline environments. 

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Featuring successful regional efforts, Opportunities and Learnings from Philanthropy for Climate Action will reflect on lessons learned and strategies for creating sustainable, scalable philanthropic investments in environmental restoration.

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This majlis Mobilizing Efforts to Combat Desertification program will underscore the importance of empowering young people across civil society and climate policy to help build more sustainable ecosystems. Rooted in Emirati long-standing traditions and values, the Changemaker Majlis is a demonstration of the UAE’s model of present and open leadership as an approach to problem solving and an inclusive way of identifying clear and actionable solutions.

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The Zayed International Foundation for the Environment presentation will share  the importance of human-centered approaches to sustainability, advocating for wise solutions, prioritizing environmental preservation and desert protection.

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The Arab Youth Center will convene a youth majlis with a spotlight on how data and research from space is supporting stronger land management and sustainable development for all.

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Join leading experts from the 4EI  as they showcase an Interactive Online Tool to Explore UAE Natural Capital.

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UAE experts will convene to lead discussions on the Biodiversity of Habitats and Plant Species, focusing on strategies for preserving ecosystems critical to global resilience.

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Elite Agro, one of the UAE’s leading agriculture companies, will host a majlis to share insights on how innovative technologies, cross-border partnerships, and local knowledge integration is helping transform food systems and scale sustainable solutions. 

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The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment will host an interactive dialogue to discuss the UAE National Adaptation Plan roadmap, bringing together diverse voices that work together to build global resilience.

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In the How Remote Sensing and Weather Modeling Can Aid Early Intervention program, the UAE's innovative use of satellite imagery, remote sensing, and advanced weather modeling to combat desertification and optimize land management will be explored. 

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The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture will discuss research and opportunities to strengthen soil health in the UAE and across the similar arid environments. 

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