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Carbon Forward Middle East 2026
- 14 - 15 Jan
- 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM GST
- Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC)
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Carbon Forward Middle East is the region’s only dedicated carbon markets conference and will build on the momentum of its inaugural event in 2025, which convened government representatives, investors, financial institutions, project developers, standards bodies, law firms, rating agencies, traders, and brokers. We also welcomed senior representatives from the aviation, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, technology, and logistics sectors.
The 2026 edition is organized by Carbon Pulse and Redshaw Advisors in partnership with Offset8 Capital, in collaboration with the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), hosted by Masdar. It will spotlight the Middle East’s growing role in climate finance, with a focus on scaling high-quality carbon projects, fostering cross-border cooperation, and aligning with global best practices.
Carbon Forward is a leading international platform for in-depth discussion, training, and analysis of carbon markets, pricing, and climate policy. Through its internationally recognized annual events in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Carbon Forward brings together policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to exchange insights and accelerate effective climate action.
