# Sustainability and climate summits in the UAE > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sustainability-and-climate-summits-in-the-uae > Updated: 2026-10-21T05:15:50.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The United Arab Emirates has hosted a series of major summits focused on climate action, sustainability, and decarbonization. In Abu Dhabi, the Climate Solutions Summit 2026, organized by Khalifa University and the UAE Universities Climate Network, focused on translating research into practical solutions for energy, water, industry, and urban environments. This was followed by the fourth Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit, held under the theme ‘Resilience for a Sustainable Future.’ The event brought together policymakers, business leaders, and academics to address energy security, sustainable investment, and technological upheaval. Concurrently, the Emirates Green Building Council announced its 15th Annual Congress in Dubai. This event aligns with the UAE’s Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), which targets a 79% reduction in building-sector emissions by 2035, aiming to move the industry from voluntary pilot projects toward large-scale market transformations. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Sustainability summits convene in UAE to address climate resilience Sustainability summits in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are addressing economic resilience and the UAE's goal to cut building-sector emissions by 79% by 2035. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sustainability-summits-convene-in-uae-to-address-climate-resilience ### 2026-10-12: Abu Dhabi hosts major climate and sustainability summits Abu Dhabi hosts major climate and sustainability summits, including the Khalifa University Climate Solutions Summit and the Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abu-dhabi-hosts-major-climate-and-sustainability-summits --- Cite as: Sustainability and climate summits in the UAE. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sustainability-and-climate-summits-in-the-uae