Introduction
The UAE’s steadfast commitment to sustainable, long-term growth is reflected in its ambitious national strategies and global climate leadership, including the UAE Green Agenda 2015–2030, the National Climate Change Plan 2017–2050, the Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, participation in the G20, and the hosting of COP28. Building on this strong foundation, the UAE Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) plays a central role in advancing sustainable finance across the country’s financial system, enhancing regulatory cooperation, and supporting the nation’s broader sustainability objectives. The SFWG brings together key national and financial authorities and markets to foster a robust, coherent, and future-ready sustainable finance framework, including:
- Capital Market Authority.
- Central Bank of the UAE.
- Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market.
- Dubai Financial Services Authority.
- Ministries of Finance, Economy, and Climate Change and Environment.
- The Office of the UAE’s Special Envoy for Climate Change.
- Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
- Dubai Financial Market.
- Nasdaq Dubai.
Building on this mandate, the SFWG has released a number of public statements that articulate its collective vision and actions on sustainable finance in the UAE. These include:
List of Public statements related to SFWG: