Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates

تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس دولة الامارات العربية المتحدة

Supported by

Huda Al Houqani

Director

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (ADSG)

Huda
Huda

In 2012, Huda Al Houqani became Director of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (ADSG), founded by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) to promote sustainability. With over 20 years in environment and corporate sustainability, she has collaborated with major organizations worldwide.

Recently, Huda has led strategic partnerships with global and local sustainability leaders and launched platforms like the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum and Awards. She excels in stakeholder engagement, strategy development, and organizing large-scale sustainability events.

Session Overview
Thursday, 7 November
11:45
Voices of Tomorrow ICC Hall 11:45 - 12:45
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The strategic role of NGOs in unlocking energy investment for emerging economies

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) play a critical role in unlocking investment opportunities in the energy sectors of developing economies by addressing regulatory challenges and infrastructure gaps. By collaborating with governments and industry, NGOs help to refine policies and showcase scalable clean energy projects, making emerging markets more attractive to energy companies and financial institutions. These strategic partnerships not only advance sustainable development but also enable organisations to navigate complex regulations, secure funding, and confidently enter high-growth markets.

Attendee insights:

Learn how NGOs are fostering energy sector growth in developing countries by overcoming regulatory and infrastructural barriers, and how strategic collaboration with NGOs can unlock significant investment potential in emerging markets.

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