COP28 saw all eyes on Dubai, and MEA more broadly, in the global conversation about climate change; at the same time, many African countries cannot access basic electricity, yet are expected to transition at the same pace as developed economies.  This session considers the topic of sustainability holistically:

• What policy and regulation is in place to monitor Net 0 goals in Africa and the Middle East? How do we take inspiration from frameworks used in other parts of the world, adapting them to suit the needs of this unique market? 
• How should we approach the energy transition in an African context?

• What role should international developed markets play to ensure that emerging countries are assessed in their own right? Do ECAs and DFIs need to up their game in emerging markets?
• How can individual companies in Africa and the Middle East become more sustainable in their business practices, and how do we encourage this without applying unfair standards in countries that have urgent development needs?