Abu Dhabi hosts World Energy Summit

The World Future Energy Summit (WFES08) starts today in Abu Dhabi.

Over the next three days, leaders and experts from around the world will be discussing, and looking for solutions, to energy conservation, energy security, the environment and truly sustainable human development.

The WFES08 brings together the world’s leading innovators, educators, scientists, venture capitalists and experts in the field of future energy. Speakers include Jonathon Porritt, Greenpeace International CEO, Gerd Leipold, and BP’s vice president, Vivienne Cox.

Abu Dhabi is leading significant developments in this sector through its Masdar Initiative. These efforts include attempting to create a zero-carbon, zero-waste city, the development of a national carbon capture and storage network, and creating a whole new economic sector dedicated to sustainable energy and new clean technologies.

The Summit aims to create a new global platform that will lead energy and sustainability debate and changes. We’ll keep you up-to-date with events from the summit.