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Strengthening climate governance in the UAE boardroom.

We equip and inspire UAE board directors to lead on climate from the boardroom — making climate and nature part of strategy, oversight and long-term value.

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Why now

Why climate governance matters for UAE boards today

National ambition, market expectations and a clear governance framework are shaping the role of the board in the UAE.

A board-level priority

Climate and nature increasingly shape business resilience, risk, access to capital and long-term value, placing them firmly within the board agenda.

Aligned with UAE Net Zero 2050

The UAE’s climate ambitions and economic transition are creating new risks and opportunities for businesses, requiring boards to consider their implications for strategy and future growth.

Evolving governance expectations

Climate legislation, disclosure requirements and market expectations are increasing the focus on effective board oversight and accountability.

What we do

Expertise, tools and confidence for the boardroom

Chapter Zero UAE is the UAE Chapter of the Chapter Zero Alliance, a global network spanning more than 70 countries. It brings board directors and executive leaders together to strengthen climate governance, with the insight, tools and peer perspective behind effective oversight, informed decisions and long-term value in a net-zero economy.

Knowledge and Tools

Board-ready briefings, governance frameworks and UAE case studies, alongside the Chapter Zero Alliance's global Knowledge Hub.

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Events and Dialogues

Roundtables, convenings and curated discussions on the climate questions facing boards today.

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Board Training & Learning

Board-focused training, expert-led sessions and practical learning designed to strengthen directors' knowledge and capability in climate governance.

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70+ Countries in the Chapter Zero Alliance network
100,000+ Board directors in the global network
200+ UAE board directors and senior leaders engaged

Voices from the boardroom

Climate governance is no longer a 'nice to have' but a driver of resilience, competitiveness, and long-term value creation.
H.H. Sheikha Shamma Bint Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan Chairperson, Chapter Zero UAE
Boards have a unique opportunity to shape the transition to a low-carbon economy and embed climate considerations into long-term strategy.
Hanan Saif Al Yafei Executive Director, Mubadala

Membership

What membership offers

Members join for the perspective, the peers and the practical value it brings to their boardroom.

  • Board-level peer exchange
  • Global and UAE perspectives
  • Curated learning and dialogue
  • Climate governance insights
  • Practical resources for the boardroom

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Interested in joining Chapter Zero UAE?

Explore our membership options, benefits and eligibility criteria, and register your interest in joining the Chapter.

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Our partners

Established in collaboration with

  • Mubadala
  • HSBC UAE
  • Simmons and Simmons
  • University of Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates University
  • Aurora50

Events

Past events

Convenings, roundtables and webinars across the year, in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and online.

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Resources

Publications and resources

Guidance for the boardroom from Chapter Zero UAE and the global network.

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Ready to strengthen climate governance?

Join a network of board directors and executive leaders committed to advancing climate governance across the UAE.

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