Technology investment and corporate partnerships can play a crucial role in driving significant emission reduction, Hans Kobler of Energy Impact Partners tells TRENDS.

Antoine Samaha of BCG applauds the launch of a Loss and Damage Fund for developing countries, emphasizing the need for efficient, equitable climate funding.

"COP28 is a very important conference because what it's doing is not just bringing people together, but it provides certainty about the deadline that everyone wanting to make any real commitment must adhere to," he adds, underscoring the significance of the UN Climate Change Conference being held in Dubai.

"This significant growth is driven by a combination of factors, including the impact of the pandemic and the sustainable recovery initiatives in the United States, European Union, and China,” she adds, highlighting that investors are increasingly applying non-financial factors to analyze and identify material risks and growth opportunities.

"While the world has abundant funds, there's a need for innovative strategies to channel them into vital sectors like sustainable development, renewable energy, and the blue economy," she adds while sharing her optimism for the World Investment Forum (WIF) in Abu Dhabi, scheduled between October 16 and 20, 2023.