Saeed Al Tayer embarks on the opening of the Green Economy Forum 2025 in Morocco.
Headline: The Regional Green Economy Forum 2025 Emphasizes Sustainable Urban Development in Africa
In Tangier, Morocco, the Regional Green Economy Forum (RGEF) 2025 took place under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, bringing together ministers, mayors, youth leaders, and global experts. The forum aimed to chart a practical roadmap toward sustainable urban development across Africa.
The event featured a Youth Roundtable, where Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), urged young leaders to become active changemakers in building a sustainable, equitable future. Al Tayer reaffirmed the UAE's global leadership in sustainability, emphasizing the urgency of climate action and the pivotal role of cities in driving the green transition.
One of the key initiatives highlighted at the forum was the Carbon Neutral Cities Initiative, conducted by the WGEO in collaboration with UCLG-Africa. This initiative aims to empower African cities to lead the transition toward low-carbon, climate-resilient urban environments. It focuses on equipping local governments with tools and resources to plan, finance, and implement sustainable solutions such as renewable energy, smart mobility, green buildings, and circular economy practices. The initiative also promotes collaboration among governments, private sector, academia, youth, and civil society to mobilize innovation and transform the carbon neutrality goal into concrete implementation.
Another significant initiative discussed was the Global Alliance on Green Economy (GAGE), a coalition uniting over 90 countries under WGEO to create a dynamic platform for inclusive, green, and resilient growth, with Africa as a key region of focus. GAGE supports initiatives that promote green economic policies and sustainable urban development, fostering partnerships and knowledge exchange to scale up successful models in areas like solar energy and sustainable mobility. It aligns with outcomes from major climate conferences like COP28 and COP29 and contributes to global green economy events such as the World Green Economy Summit 2025 in Dubai.
The RGEF 2025 discussions focused on equipping local governments with tools for green financing, renewable energy, and smart mobility. High-level speakers included Moroccan Minister HE Leila Benali, regional and municipal leaders, UN representatives, and members from the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG-Africa). The forum's outcomes will directly contribute to shaping Africa's voice on the global climate agenda and influence the upcoming World Green Economy Summit 2025 in Dubai.
The theme of the Regional Green Economy Forum (RGEF) 2025 is "Empowering African Cities: Paving the Path to Carbon Neutrality." The UAE's Carbon Neutral Cities Initiative and Global Alliance on Green Economy (GAGE) were highlighted as key efforts to foster sustainable, low-carbon urban development and green economic growth. These initiatives reflect the UAE’s strategic commitment to driving global and regional green growth through collaboration, innovation, and empowerment of local authorities to achieve carbon neutrality and sustainable development.
In his keynote speech, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer lauded Morocco for its dedication to climate goals, emphasizing the importance of young leaders in building a sustainable, equitable future. The RGEF 2025 aims to empower African cities to lead the way in sustainable urban development, setting an example for the rest of the world to follow. The upcoming World Green Economy Summit 2025, to be held in Dubai, will build upon the discussions and outcomes from the RGEF 2025, continuing the global conversation on sustainable urban development and green economic growth.
- At the Regional Green Economy Forum 2025 in Tangier, Morocco, government officials, youth leaders, and global experts discussed the urgency of sustainable urban development in Africa.
- During the event, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), emphasized the role of young leaders in fostering a sustainable, equitable future.
- One key initiative highlighted at the forum was the Carbon Neutral Cities Initiative, which aims to equip African cities with resources to transition toward low-carbon, climate-resilient urban environments.
- The forum also focused on the Global Alliance on Green Economy (GAGE), a coalition promoting green economic policies and sustainable urban development, with a particular focus on Africa.
- Discussions at the RGEF 2025 centered on providing local governments with tools for green financing, renewable energy, and smart mobility, with the aim of enabling carbon neutrality and sustainable development.
- The UAE's environmental science and renewable energy industry were showcased as critical contributors to fostering sustainable urban development and green economic growth.
- The outcomes from the Regional Green Economy Forum 2025 will influence the global climate agenda, particularly the World Green Economy Summit 2025 in Dubai, as both events strive to shape a sustainable future for cities worldwide.
