Join Masdar’s Y4S platform for summer sustainability workshops for youth

Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability strategic initiative is participating in workshop programs led by the UAE’s Ministry of Education and Ministry of Culture and Youth and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Education and Knowledge.

WiSER white paper highlights impact of artificial intelligence on gender parity in sustainability sector

‘Pioneers of Success’ program helps Masdar’s managers reach new heights

As the global leader on the front line of clean energy research, technology, and commercialization, Masdar recognizes the importance of their middle management to the company’s success and the need to transition them to high-performing leaders.

10 things you didn’t know about Masdar City

Anyone can visit Masdar City: That’s right. If you want to discover more about how a sustainable urban community looks and works, visit Masdar City and explore its different elements. Don’t forget to download the Masdar City mobile app for a self-guided tour at your convenience.

2020 marks start of ‘decade of action’ UAE and international policymakers declare ahead of ADSW 2020

2020 should be the start of a ‘decade of action’ to enable the world to work together to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, UAE ministers and senior business leaders declared today ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).

Empowering young women to become sustainability leaders

The Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER), one of Masdar’s strategic outreach platforms, is proud to announce that the WiSER Pioneers Program is now accepting applications for its 2021 cohort.

Fifth annual WiSER Forum highlights digitalization’s role in female empowerment

Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, hosted its fifth annual Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) Forum on Tuesday January 14 at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2020.

UAE announces new development and funding agreements under US$50m Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund

The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF) has entered the second cycle of its three-year plan to build climate-resilient renewable energy projects in 16 Caribbean nations, successfully completing new development and funding agreements for the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Guyana, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, and Suriname.

UAE’s 20by2020 Initiative Brings Life-Changing Water Solution to Thousands in Cambodian Villages

Thousands of people across three Cambodian villages can now live safer, healthier lives following the deployment of new water purifying technology as part of the Zayed Sustainability Prize’s UAE-driven humanitarian initiative, 20by2020.

WiSER Pioneers pledge to take action on findings of white paper

The Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER), one of Masdar’s outreach programs, held an event for the WiSER Pioneers, during which the Pioneers responded to the ten key findings outlined in the white paper, “Artificial Intelligence + Gender Equality: A WiSER Perspective.”

Masdar and HSBC launch exclusive virtual boardroom series at ADSW 2021

Masdar and HSBC have launched an exclusive four-part virtual boardroom series for executives leading urban developments in Latin America (LATAM), Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT), Asia-Pacific ASP and North America. The first session of the invite-only series took place during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2021, the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar.

Masdar highlights clean energy at ADIPEC

One of the largest gatherings of local and international petroleum companies, the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) is running from 11 to 14 November at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center.

WiSER Wisdom Series discusses the importance of women on corporate boards

The importance of women‘s participation in corporate boards was the key topic of discussion during the latest WiSER Wisdom Series, where Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, CEO of Alliances for Global Sustainability and Deb Frodl, Founder and Chief Executive Officer DF Strategies and WiSER Advisory Council member, provided their insights.

Zayed Sustainability Prize reveals 30 finalists across five categories

Addressing some of the world’s most pressing and core development challenges, and aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030, the finalists of the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2020 were announced today – with 30 candidates now vying to win up to 10 awards, across five categories: Health, Food, Energy, Water, and Global High Schools.

Youth 4 Sustainability holds first virtual workshop

Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), one of Masdar’s strategic initiatives dedicated to the education, empowerment and engagement of youth, held their first virtual workshop as part of the Future Sustainability Leaders program.

Youth for Sustainability actively contributes to preparing the next generation

Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Virtual Forum concluded following a successful three-day dialogue at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2021, which included inspirational discussion and keynotes by government leaders, industry experts, young innovators and social entrepreneurs. The Forum wrapped up with the Ecothon PitchDay competition for Y4S participants, which focused on innovation in sustainability.

Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Platform opens registrations for Y4S Virtual Forum

Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies and host of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), has announced the opening of registrations for the Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Virtual Forum, a series of youth-led discussions taking place over three days, Monday, January 18, Wednesday, January 20 and Thursday, January 21, 2021.

CovHack Virtual Innovation Challenge launched to help build resilience in food supply chains

Innovate4Good (I4G), an impact start-up platform, is inviting start-ups, entrepreneurs and other change makers from the MENA region and beyond to register for the CovHack Virtual Innovation Challenge. Running under the theme ‘Circular Economy for Food,’ the challenge aims to discover innovative ways of building resilience in local and global food supply chains in a post COVID-19 world.

Masdar City at the heart of UAE efforts to confront COVID-19

Since the first COVID-19 cases were reported in Abu Dhabi in late January, Masdar City, the low-carbon, sustainable community built around renewable energy champion Masdar has taken on a new role – supporting the UAE’s response to the pandemic.

ECI collaborates with Masdar to increase UAE's renewable energy infrastructure development

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s Federal export credit company, has signed an agreement with Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, to work on initiatives aimed at supporting investment in renewable projects that will contribute to reducing carbon emissions.