Two-day Dubai event to spotlight climate change, biodiversity, food security and environmental AI.
Dubai will host the inaugural Dubai Environment Conference and Exhibition 2026 (DECE) on September 7-8, bringing together policymakers, experts, businesses and academics to address environmental challenges, climate action and emerging technologies.
Organised by the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA), the two-day event will take place at Grand Hyatt Dubai under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy.
Held under the theme “Protecting Our Environment, Preserving Our Future”, the conference will provide a national and regional platform for dialogue on environmental challenges and climate action.
The event also supports Dubai’s ambition to strengthen its position as a global hub for sustainability, environmental innovation and climate solutions.
Ahmed Mohammed bin Thani, Director-General of the authority, said the event would bring together specialists from across the environmental and sustainability sectors.
“The conference and exhibition represent a new milestone in Dubai’s efforts to consolidate its position as a global centre for environmental innovation and leadership,” he said.
The event will feature panel discussions, scientific research and presentations, alongside a specialised environmental exhibition showcasing initiatives, technologies and solutions.
Discussions will focus on six key areas: biodiversity, natural resources, food security, climate change, the circular economy and environmental artificial intelligence.
Climate-related sessions will examine ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate change and strengthen Dubai’s resilience, as well as explore innovative financing models and the role of artificial intelligence in climate action.
The environmental AI track will examine applications including water resource management, coastal change monitoring and the use of satellite technology to track vegetation, analyse environmental phenomena and collect real-time data.
Other sessions will examine air, soil and water quality, sustainable food supply chains, food loss and waste, recycling, and the management of electronic waste.
Organisers said the conference would also aim to strengthen collaboration between government, businesses and academia, promote scientific research and build partnerships to accelerate environmental and climate action.
The event supports the UAE and Dubai’s sustainability policies, including the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategy, the National Green Agenda 2030 and Dubai Urban Plan 2040.
