Key Takeaways:
- Diverse Climate Tech Showcasing: Over 100 startups in sustainable transport, agriculture, and solar energy sectors to display innovations.
- Significant Impact on Global Growth: Climate technologies are poised to double global growth contributions, potentially reducing carbon emissions by 25 billion tons annually.
- Private Sector’s Crucial Role: Emphasis on the private sector’s involvement in delivering impactful climate action.
- Highlighted Innovations:
- Mazi Mobility’s Sustainable Transport Initiative: Promoting e-mobility to reduce emissions and foster sustainable living.
- RedSea’s Sustainable Agriculture Technology: Reducing freshwater and energy use, enhancing farming in arid regions, and contributing to global food security.
COP28 UAE will feature a Start-Up Village in its Green Zone, where over 100 climate tech startups will present their work. Operating in various sectors, these startups play a pivotal role in contributing to a low-carbon future and embody a wide range of solutions in the climate tech arena.
Economic and Environmental Impact
The showcased technologies could significantly boost global economic growth while addressing climate change by potentially removing up to 25 billion tons of carbon emissions annually. The COP28 Presidency underscores the need for research and development to make these technologies more cost-effective and widely accessible.
Featured Startups
- RedSea: Specializing in sustainable agriculture, RedSea’s technology minimizes freshwater and energy consumption, enabling efficient agriculture in harsh environments and contributing to food security. The technology is particularly beneficial in arid regions like the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- PLATFARM: Improving agribusiness in the MENA region with a data platform that optimizes irrigation and reduces reliance on fertilizers and pesticides.
- GARBALISER: Employs innovative technology to transform biowaste into liquid natural fertilizer and renewable water. This advancement helps sustainable practices, addresses environmental challenges, and contributes to eco-friendly agriculture and water resource management.
Discover the other startups here.
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