Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa at the World Future Energy Summit 2026: Practical Insights for a Just and Sustainable Energy Transition

Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa is participating in the dialogues of the World Future Energy Summit 2026, taking place in Abu Dhabi from 13 to 15 January, with the participation of leading global leaders, innovators, and policymakers.

The summit’s dialogues serve as a key platform for strategic discussions shaping the next phase of the energy transition in the region and beyond, amid accelerating climate challenges and the growing need for inclusive and sustainable solutions.
Greenpeace representatives participating in the summit program are presenting in-depth analyses highlighting the critical role of fundamental decisions — from product design and land use to capital allocation — in influencing emissions reduction, resource efficiency, and long-term system resilience.

Greenpeace MENA’s participation focuses on practical methodologies to reduce waste at the source, activate land-use models within agrivoltaic systems to achieve both energy and food security, and mobilize Islamic finance to invest in renewable energy projects.
As part of the summit agenda, the organization is hosting a series of high-level dialogue sessions offering evidence-based insights into some of the most pressing sustainability challenges.
Greenpeace is also participating in a session titled “Designing Out Waste: Shifting the Mindset on Consumption and Disposal,” which aims to redirect attention to the early stages of product and system design. The session challenges the notion that waste is inevitable by emphasizing durability, reparability, and clear end-of-life pathways from the initial design phase, enabling circular and low-carbon economies.

Agrivoltaic Systems
In addition, Greenpeace MENA is hosting a dedicated session on the potential of agrivoltaic systems as an integrated solution for clean energy generation and food security across the Middle East and North Africa.
Through specialized analyses and interactive scenarios, participants explore how shared land-use models can support rural livelihoods while advancing climate goals, with policy frameworks prioritizing local ownership and equitable benefit-sharing.

The $400 Billion Question
On the third day of the summit, the organization is hosting a session titled “The $400 Billion Question: Where Islamic Finance Meets Renewable Energy,” highlighting the pivotal role of Islamic finance in mobilizing climate capital to support renewable energy projects across the region.