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MENA Regional Innovation Collaboration for Climate
Meet Us at COP27
Start-Up Nation Central is committed to driving innovation and fostering collaboration in the MENA region. When it comes to climate change, innovation is one of the best tools we have to overcome this global crisis together.
Our delegation is coming to COP27 to drive awareness about the need for collaboration and regional partnership through innovative technologies. We believe this to be key in order to address our most pressing environmental concerns.
Taking place in our neighboring country Egypt, COP27 presents an opportunity to further engage in discussion with regional stakeholders such as yourself about how MENA countries can work together to find common solutions.
Driving collaboration through innovation
An opportunity to engage
November 7-18, 2022 | COP27 Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
Innovation and Multilateralism in the MENA region
Wednesday, November 9th, 12:05 – 12:20
The Climate Action Innovation Zone
A plenary session conversation between Avi Hasson, CEO of Start-Up Nation Central, and Ovais Sarmad, Deputy Executive Secretary of UNFCCC, to discuss the importance of innovation and regional collaboration to tackle climate change
Opportunity for Climate and Sustainability Innovations in Developing Countries
Tuesday, November 8th, 17:00 – 18:00
The Climate Action Innovation Zone
Opening remarks
- Carlos Alvarado, Former president Costa Rica,
Professor, Tufts University
- Mike Hayes, Global Head of Renewable Energy, KPMG
Moderated panel discussion
- Dror Bin, CEO, Israel Innovation Authority
- Avi Hasson, CEO, MENA Climate Innovation Forum
- Safaa Ghoneim Hussein, Professor, Cairo University, Egypt
Regional actors from the public and private sector will share best practices to address the challenges and opportunities MENA cities are facing to lower-emission and create resilient spaces
Start-Up Nation Central is a non-profit organization that connects Israeli innovation to the world in order to help international entities solve global challenges. Immersed in the Israeli technology ecosystem, we provide a platform that nurtures business growth, recommends policies, and generates partnerships with corporations, governments, investors, and NGOs to strengthen Israel's economy and society.
MENA Alliance for Climate Innovation Launch
Global problems, regional solutions: How can MENA countries align their innovation strategies to meet climate goals?
A new regional alliance is born
During this session, Start-Up Nation Central will announce the launch of a new initiative: the MENA Alliance for Climate Innovation.
Leaders from Israel and MENA countries will present their climate strategies and share concrete examples of collaboration and innovation in the service of climate resilience.
In partnership with the Ministry of Regional Cooperation.
Opening Remarks: Minister Esawi Frej
Israel - Avi Hasson, CEO, Start-Up Nation Central
Israel - Anne Baer, CEO iKare
Bahrain - Mohamed Al Shehab, VP Corporate Finance & Investor Relations, Noga Holdings
Collaboration Research presented by Prof. Jim Hall, Oxford University
Wednesday, November 9th, 17:30 – 18:30
Blue Zone – Israeli Pavilion
Tuesday, November 8th
Time: 16:00 – 20:00
The Climate Action Innovation Zone
Wednesday, November 9th
Time: 17:30 – 18:30
Blue Zone – Israeli Pavilion
Wednesday, November 9th
Time: 12:05 – 12:20
The Climate Action Innovation Zone
Friday, November 11th
Time: TBD
The Renaissance Sharm El-Sheikh Golden View Beach Resort
Innovation and Multilateralism in the MENA region
A Regional Alliance is Born:
Launching the MENA Alliance for Climate Innovation
CLIMATE-TECH IL Roundtable Sharing the Kitchen: Collaboration and Food Security
Networking Event
Opportunities for Climate and Sustainability Innovations in Developing Countries
Tuesday, November 8th
Time: 17:00 – 18:00
The Climate Action Innovation Zone
Scroll down for a more detailed summary of each session
Join us for the following activities
CLIMATE-TECH IL, Sharing the Kitchen: Collaboration and Food Security
Showcase of the most advanced Israeli solutions to climate challenges, focusing on energy, water scarcity, agri-food and regional collaboration.
Start-Up Nation Central is partnering with the Israel Export Institute, the Foreign Trade Administration at the Ministry of Economy and the Israel Manufacturers Association to bring together the most advanced Israeli solutions to the global climate challenges.
Tuesday, November 8th, 16:00 – 20:00
The Climate Action Innovation Zone
Join us at the "Sharing the Kitchen: Collaboration and Food Security" roundtable to learn about how the MENA region can tackle climate change and ensure food security.
The event will include presentations and thematical roundtable discussions, facilitating an open dialogue to explore potential synergies. Followed by a cocktail reception.
Registration is free for international partners.