As climate change becomes a critical issue for businesses globally, the role of boards in addressing climate-related risks and opportunities is more crucial than ever. Chapter Zero UAE offers a unique opportunity for board directors and senior executives to become part of a community dedicated to climate governance. By joining, you'll gain access to a wealth of resources, peer-to-peer learning, and exclusive events that will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to lead your organization’s transition towards sustainability.
















    Attending events/webinarsParticipating in peer-to-peer learning groupsJoining climate governance working groupsContributing to reports or case studies


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    Creating our legacy: The strategic role of boards and C-suite in climate governance in the UAE

    Our new joint report, developed in collaboration with PwC Middle East, Creating our legacy: The strategic role of boards and C-suite in climate governance in the UAE, brings together global best practice, regional regulatory insight, and practical UAE-based case studies.

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    Guiding Boards on Climate and Nature Governance

    A new white paper offering practical principles to strengthen resilience, accountability, and sustainable growth in today’s evolving governance landscape. Developed by the Chapter Zero Alliance and the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Deloitte

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    DIRECTORS' CLIMATE JOURNEY

    Take the lead on climate action. Directors have a critical role in navigating climate risks and opportunities to secure a sustainable future. Explore the Director’s Climate Journey to gain insights, tools, and frameworks essential for responsible climate governance.

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    Navigating the Climate Change Frontier on Boards

    The Chapter Zero UAE sees the next years as critical in our response to the global challenge posed by climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report 2021 signals a ‘code red’ for humanity and emissions globally need to be halved by 2030 to ensure the average temperature rise does not exceed 1.5 degrees by 2050.

    The UAE met our historic challenge on 13 December 2023 by delivering, together with the participants of COP28, the UAE Consensus which has, at its heart, the first Global Stocktake (GST), setting out the ambitious actions needed to keep 1.5°C within reach.

    About Us

    Chapter Zero UAE is a local Chapter of the Climate Governance Initiative, which is composed of a growing global network with Chapters in over 70 countries worldwide. The Climate Governance Initiative empowers board directors on every continent to take climate action by enhancing their knowledge and skills in climate governance.

    Webinar Series

    We are excited to launch our new webinar series, ‘Fundamentals of Climate Governance,’ aimed at equipping board directors and senior leaders with essential tools and knowledge to address climate challenges effectively.

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    Webinar Series

    This webinar provided a clear and practical overview of two landmark regulatory developments: the Law on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects and the Cabinet Resolution establishing the National Carbon Credit Register.
    We covered the following key topics:
    • Compliance obligations and understanding the legal requirements for businesses
    • Emissions tracking and how to report effectively
    • Carbon credit trading and their market opportunities
    • Aligning with the UAE’s Net Zero ambitions

    Our Mission

    The mission of Chapter Zero UAE is to support board directors in acquiring sufficient knowledge and insights on climate change and the challenges it poses to companies, so that they are better equipped to guide management and provide necessary oversight to them.

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    Upcoming Events

    In person and online events will be organised in UAE to share knowledge on topics driving climate agenda and to provide an opportunity to network between board directors.

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    OUR PARTNERS

    This chapter has been set up in collaboration with Mubadala, HSBC, Simmons & Simmons, University of Dubai, and UAE University and is hosted by Aurora50.