Sustainability Switch Consultancy

🌍 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝟐𝟗: 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝟑𝟎 🌱⁣ ⁣ ✅ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝟐𝟗 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡?⁣ 💰 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭⁣ Delegates established a "New Collective Quantified Goal for climate finance" to support developing countries, comprising two components:⁣ ⁣ 💸 $𝟏.𝟑 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 "𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐝" 𝐛𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬.⁣ 🌍 $𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠.⁣ While these targets represent a significant increase from previous commitments, they fall short of the estimated $1.3 trillion per year needed to keep global warming under 1.5°C.⁣ ⁣ 🌐 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 (𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝟔)⁣ Progress was made in establishing a global framework for carbon markets:⁣ 🔄 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 (𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝟔.𝟐): Clarified procedures for countries to authorize carbon credit transactions and manage tracking registries, ensuring environmental integrity through transparent technical reviews.⁣ 🛡️ 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦 (𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝟔.𝟒): Introduced mandatory safeguards to protect the environment and human rights, including obtaining informed consent from Indigenous Peoples.⁣ ❌ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝?⁣ ⁣ ⛽ 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐭⁣ Despite discussions, COP29 did not achieve a consensus on phasing out fossil fuels. The host nation's economic reliance on oil and gas, coupled with geopolitical complexities, contributed to the lack of concrete commitments in this area.⁣ ⁣ 💵 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞⁣ The agreed-upon $300 billion annual climate finance pledge by 2035 was criticized as insufficient, with many developing nations advocating for a minimum target of $500 billion. This shortfall highlights the ongoing challenge of mobilizing adequate resources to support vulnerable countries in their climate efforts.⁣ ⁣ 🔜 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭? 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝟑𝟎⁣ 💡 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Developed nations need to fulfill and exceed current pledges, ensuring financial support aligns with the actual needs of developing countries to combat climate change effectively.⁣ 📉 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐭: Achieving a global consensus on reducing fossil fuel dependency is critical to meet the Paris Agreement targets.⁣ 📈 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐍𝐃𝐂𝐬): Countries should submit more ambitious NDCs by 2025, emphasizing renewable energy adoption and comprehensive climate adaptation strategies.⁣ Sustainability Switch Consultancy

“الوزارة” تشارك في حوار الاستدامة ضمن جناح اليونان بـ “ كوب 29” في أذربيجان شاركت وزارة الطاقة والبنية التحتية في جلسة بعنوان “الاستدامة البيئية والاجتماعية والحوكمة (ESG) كمحفز لتحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة: إشراك القطاع الخاص لتحقيق تأثير عالمي”، التي عقدت في جناح اليونان ضمن مؤتمر الأطراف “كوب 29”، بأذربيجان، وذلك في إطار جهود دولة الإمارات لتحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة وتعزيز التعاون العالمي خلال “عام الاستدامة”. وتأتي المشاركة تأكيدًا على ريادة الدولة في العمل المناخي ودورها المحوري في إشراك القطاع الخاص كشريك استراتيجي في تحقيق التنمية المستدامة وضمان مستقبل أكثر ازدهارًا ‎‏#moeiuae ‎#وزارة_الطاقة_والبنية_التحتية ‎‏#moeiuae_2024 #moeiuae_cop29 #cop29

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be speaking at Big 5 Global in #Dubai 2024, the premier event where the global construction industry gathers to shape the future. This year, we’re not just building structures — we’re aligning with #climateaction and the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals, driving meaningful #impact for a better world. 💡 Why Attend? 🔹 Meet global leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders from across the industry 🔹 Participate in 150+ expert-led sessions packed with actionable insights 🔹 Explore cutting-edge products and solutions transforming the way we design, build, and operate Let’s connect, share ideas, and lead the way toward a more sustainable, resilient, and innovative construction sector. Sustainability Switch Consultancy Lean In Network | Equity & Sustainability Alyaa Al Wahab PMP, PQP, Rider Levett Bucknall RLB Maha Naiem, Colliers Project Leaders | Middle East Kamel Elamrousy, GHD Nicky Dobreanu, Omnium International Ltd. Shorouq Hamawi 📅 Join me at Big 5 Global, 26–29 November 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. 🎟️ Get your ticket now:https://lnkd.in/dfCEGXkv

🌍 COP29 Azerbaijan : 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐎𝐏 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 – 𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 💡 I was honored to be invited to the #𝑾𝒊𝑺𝑬𝑹 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓 𝑴𝒂𝒋𝒍𝒊𝒔 at the 𝐔𝐀𝐄 𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 during COP29, a closed-door discussion organized by Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company). This session truly captured the essence of why this COP is being hailed as the "𝐂𝐎𝐏 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞." Without robust climate finance, achieving a proper energy transition remains an uphill battle. The Majlis, a platform embodying the UAE's traditions of dialogue and collaboration, brought together diverse stakeholders to tackle the challenges and explore the mega opportunities in democratizing access to climate finance. The discussion was dynamic, at times heated, but always insightful. 💡 My contributions focused on three pivotal points: 1️⃣ 🌟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. 2️⃣ 🔗 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. 3️⃣ 🤝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜-𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. ✨ Key takeaways: 🔑 Collaboration is the ultimate key to unlocking opportunities. 🌟 Partnerships, not silos, will drive the transformation needed to build a sustainable and equitable future. The road ahead won't be easy, but the rewards are worth the effort. 🌱 Looking forward to continuing this conversation at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi! Let’s turn these discussions into collaborative actions that make a real impact. 💬🌍 Wendy Lam Angela Zhong Rowena Mearley Shalom Iboh Aytaj Mukhtarzada, MCIPR, AMEC, PRCA Amy Brachio, Dana Shukirbayeva, Reem AlMusabbah, Hager Abunahwa, Sandra Elizabeth Leyva Martinez Shamma Al Hammadi Ghita Lebiad Jay Sadiq Sal Jafar Sustainability Switch Consultancy Lean In Network | Equity & Sustainability #COP29 #ClimateFinance #EnergyTransition #PartnershipsForImpact #Masdar #WiSER #Sustainability

It was an absolute pleasure to serve on the Steering Committee of Women in Renewables Alliance and help co create this impactful event during COP29 Azerbaijan in Baku. I was delighted to speak on the Leadership Panel: 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄’𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, along with a great line up of co-panelists. Lana El Chaar, ACWA Power Michelle Branigan Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) Adriana Reais Pinto - AdP - Águas de Portugal Eliza Chaney CircularEco Pty Ltd Sustainability Switch Consultancy 🔹 𝗟𝗶𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻: At Lean In Network | Equity & Sustainability, we focus on: ✨ Democratizing access to opportunities and tools for women in the energy transition. ✨ Providing mentorship, advocacy, and safe spaces for women to share and flourish. ✨ Facilitating experience exchange, webinars, and training to support career growth. ✨ Collaborating with like-minded networks to expand our reach and intensify networking opportunities for members and allies. ✨ Advocating for and working with allies to promote a more inclusive energy transition. Molly Huang Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE), Women Energize Women POWERful Women GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition Lamé Verre Joanna Osawe Selen İnal Andrew Osawe Nick Wayth CEng FEI FIMechE Jennifer Anchali Stapornwongkul Rosalinde van der Vlies European Commission Christine Lins, Abeer Al-Olayan, Eng Nawal Alhanaee Maryam Al Mazrouei Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) Vusala K.,

🌍I was honored to contribute to an engaging panel discussion at COP29 Azerbaijan, titled "𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁."🌱 Key Takeaways from the Discussion: ✅ 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗗𝗚𝘀: ESG practices are not just a framework but a catalyst for achieving SDG commitments, helping align economic growth with sustainable development objectives. ✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: The private sector must deepen its understanding of green finance and how to align with the evolving future of financing. ESG frameworks are no longer optional but essential for accessing sustainable investment opportunities. ✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: ESG implementation varies significantly across regions due to differing economic, social, and environmental circumstances. Tailored approaches are essential to address these unique challenges and unlock the full potential of ESG frameworks globally. ✅ 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟮𝟴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟮𝟵: Both COPs have emphasized the importance of engaging the private sector in climate solutions, highlighting their role in innovation, financing, and scaling sustainable practices. ESG principles have emerged as a core strategy for advancing scalable and inclusive frameworks for SDG progress. ✅ 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝗦𝗚: ESG-driven business models are key to meeting the Paris Agreement targets, fostering resilience, supporting climate adaptation, and ensuring a just transition to a greener economy. ✅ 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Governments and policymakers must work closely with the private sector to integrate ESG frameworks, ensuring they are practical, regionally relevant, and aligned with sustainable financing mechanisms. A special thank you to the 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 Hellenic Ministry of Environment and Energy for curating such a rich and engaging agenda. Your dedication to fostering global dialogue on sustainability challenges is inspiring. It was an honor to share this platform with: Eng Nawal Alhanaee, Director of Future Energy Department, MOEIUAE @Lame Verre, Director of Net Zero, The Crown Estate, UK Dr. Niki Hutson, Head of Sustainable Finance & ESG Advisory, DNV Hager Abunahwa, WISER Pioneer, Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) (Moderator) Let’s continue working together to align the private sector, financing, and ESG principles with the world’s sustainable future. 💡🌍 Greece at COP Alexandra Sdoukou Hellenic Ministry of Environment and Energy Dimitris Kollias Katerina Vardava MEng, MSc, EUREM Aris Sfakianakis Enterprise Greece SA Sustainability Switch Consultancy Lean In Network | Equity & Sustainability COP28 UAE #ESG #GreenFinance #SDGs #COP29 #ClimateSolutions #Sustainability #PrivateSectorLeadership #GlobalImpact

What an inspiring conversation! [Leadership Panel] Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders brought together voices from North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, sharing insights on how to support women’s growth in energy leadership. Let’s continue to educate, inspire, and empower! Our deepest appreciation to: Michelle Branigan Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) MARIA FLOUDA Lean In Network | Equity & SustainabilityAdriana Reais Pinto AdP - Águas de Portugal Lana El ChaarACWA PowerEliza Chaney CircularEco Pty Ltd; #COP29 #WomenInEnergy #EnergyTransition #Leadership #Inclusivity

🌍 Greece at COP29: Day 3 Highlights! 🌍 An action-packed day at the Greek Pavilion with a lineup of dynamic panel discussions exploring the future of sustainable energy and climate resilience! Topics included: 🌊 Offshore Wind Power as a game-changer in reshaping our energy landscape 🤖 AI-Era Technologies for climate and energy resilience 📊 ESG as a driver of Sustainable Development Goals 🌱 Decarbonizing Industry with cutting-edge CCS technologies 🔋 Energy Storage and its crucial role in a net-zero future ⚓️ The Race to Build the World's First Net-Zero Fleet 🇪🇺 Expanding the Southern Gas Corridor via TAP and the Greece-Bulgaria Interconnector ✨Our pavilion buzzed with energy as numerous visitors from across the globe gathered to learn and collaborate, while thousands more joined us online to stay in the loop. None of this would be possible without our incredible team, whose hard work and passion brought Greece’s vision to life on the global stage! 🌱Thank you for joining us as we build a sustainable future, one panel at a time and for being part of this journey – there’s more to come, so keep watching! #GreeceatCOP #COP29

🌍 Reflecting on an Inspiring Panel Discussion 🌍 Our panelists explored how ESG practices can help bridge the financing gap toward net-zero by 2050, as the EU requires 60 billion euros annually to advance decarbonization efforts. Panelists discussed how ESG strategies support the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement, aligning economic progress with resilience and climate action. 💬A key takeaway: the greatest challenge in combating climate change lies in building the skills and capabilities needed to drive impactful solutions. Organizations must prioritize upskilling their workforce to translate climate ambition into practical, actionable solutions. 📜This calls for embedding climate-focused training and development into company budgets, ensuring that employees are equipped to implement sustainable practices and drive measurable change. 🌱Thanks to all who joined us in this vital conversation on sustainable growth, workforce transformation, and climate awareness. #GreeceatCOP #COP29

🌍 Event Highlights from Sustainova Startup Challenge 2024 – #UAE Edition! The Sustainova Challenge brought together pioneering startups and global partners to showcase their groundbreaking solutions for a sustainable future, from climate tech to circular economy innovations. Organized by Risin Ventures, and with support from global partners, this challenge brought together leaders, innovators, and game-changers on a single platform to tackle our planet's biggest challenges! It’s been an absolute honor to host this dynamic event and witness the incredible ideas shaping the future of sustainability. A big thank you to all who made this event a great success including  Sal Jafar (CEO, ESG Mena), MARIA FLOUDA (Founder & Managing Consultant, Sustainability Switch Consultancy), Jay Sadiq (Founder & CEO, FortyGuard), Dr. Jacinta Dsilva (Sustainability Research Director, SEE Institute), Sabrina Salama (Head of Partnership, @Seedstars MENA ), Karim J-P Haggar, PhD (Senior Advisor (Sustainability), Roland Berger), Steve Khayat (Founder & CEO, Phoenix Venture Partners), Matteo Boffa (Serial Entrepreneur & Investor), Lola Fernandez Flores (Principal, VentureSouq), Awdesh Chetal (CEO, Risin Ventures & HyperThink Systems), Hassaan Ghazali (Event Host & Sustainable Innovation Specialist), Olive Gaea, Mruna Stay tuned for more updates as these brilliant innovations take off!🌿🌿 #Sustainability #Innovation #Startups #Sustainova2024 #GreenTech #CleanTech #Entrepreneurship #Impact #CircularEconomy #SustainableBusiness #FutureOfSustainability #ESG #EcoInnovation #ClimateAction #VentureCapital #SustainableStartups #NetZero #SmartCities #GreenerFuture #risinventures #sustainovauae