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ADSW Opening Ceremony and Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony
- 14 Jan
- Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) - By invitation
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ADSW 2025 Opening Ceremony
The official Opening Ceremony marks the kick-off for ADSW, bringing the world’s sustainability community together and setting the agenda for the discussions and debate in the week to come.
This prestigious event is attended by 4,000 global delegates, from world leaders and senior policymakers to business leaders, scientists and academics.
The ceremony is held annually at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) alongside the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony.
Previous editions of the Opening Ceremony have been attended by multiple heads of state, including country presidents, and prime ministers.
Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony
The Zayed Sustainability Prize is the UAE’s pioneering global award in sustainability that recognizes and rewards organizations and high schools across the categories of Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action and Global High Schools. Over the past 16 years, through its 117 winners, the Prize has positively impacted more than 384 million lives worldwide.
The Prize will host its 16th Awards Ceremony at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). The Ceremony will showcase the Prize’s global impact and celebrate the 11 winners by spotlighting their remarkable contributions to an inclusive and sustainable world.
The event will also pay tribute to the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s founding father, and inspire action to further advance the global sustainability agenda.
