Sustainability Forum Middle East 2026: Pioneering Net-Zero Roadmaps and Climate Finance Innovation in Bahrain

January 18, 2026
Sustainability Forum Middle East 2026: Pioneering Net-Zero Roadmaps and Climate Finance Innovation in Bahrain
  • The Sustainability Forum Middle East features expert-led workshops from KPMG, UNDP, and Anthesis that focus on credible net-zero roadmaps, carbon markets, pricing, Article 6 mechanisms, and linking sustainability to financial performance while avoiding greenwashing.

  • Upcoming sessions outline KPMG’s future-proofing and responsible sourcing in the GCC, UNDP’s guide to navigating carbon markets for public and private sectors, and Anthesis’ emphasis on measurable value through sustainability-driven growth.

  • UNDP’s workshop will explore carbon markets, pricing, and Article 6 mechanisms, highlighting climate finance, development goals, and regional collaboration with recent outcomes and case studies.

  • Media and information contacts are provided, noting the press release comes from an external provider with standard legal disclaimers.

  • The event will be headlined by high-level officials, including a minister of oil and environment and climate envoy, under a theme of advancing alignment, innovation, and implementation for energy and climate transformation.

  • For more information and registration, attendees can visit sustainmideast.com or contact the listed email addresses; media inquiries are directed to FinMark Communications.

  • Lead Partners include SAFA and BBK, with strategic partners UNDP, GIB, and Bank ABC, and a broader set of forum partners and supporters, plus a dedicated learning partner and support from learning/impact groups.

  • The forum is backed by a wide network of partners, including media, corporate, and professional services firms, and features learning partners to provide practical tools for climate action and resilience.

  • The Forum expects more than 400 senior policymakers, business leaders, and sustainability experts, with over 50 expert speakers from the region and beyond, delivering keynotes, fireside chats, and high-level panels.

  • The program includes a robust lineup of keynotes, fireside chats, and panels featuring participants from MENA, Europe, the UK, and the US.

  • Sustainability Forum Middle East’s fourth edition will run January 27–28, 2026 in Manama, Bahrain, with January 28 dedicated to expert-led workshops hosted by Strathclyde University as the learning partner.

  • Topics span the net-zero transition, climate-aligned business transformation, policy diplomacy, transition finance, carbon and biodiversity markets, energy transition, AI, and human capital development.

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