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Comment: This needs to meet WP:EVENT, or at the very least have three reliable sources giving notability, under the WP:GOLDENRULE. The tone is unencyclopedic as it stands, but that is easily fixed. ChrysGalley (talk) 07:33, 8 September 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest guideline, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. Beshtawy (talk) 07:24, 8 September 2026 (UTC)
DECE: Dubai Environment Conference & Exhibition
[edit]The Dubai Environment Conference and Exhibition (DECE) is an environmental conference and exhibition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, organised by the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA). Its inaugural edition took place at Grand Hyatt Dubai on 7 and 8 September 2026 under the patronage of Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy. The event combined policy discussions, scientific research presentations and an exhibition of environmental initiatives and technologies.[1,2]
Background and organisation
[edit]DECE was announced in August 2026 as a forum for environmental discussion involving government, business and academic participants. Organisers associated the event with national and local sustainability priorities, including the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategy, the National Green Agenda 2030 and Dubai Urban Plan 2040. Its stated objectives included exchanging research and technical knowledge and encouraging cooperation on environmental and climate issues.
The conference website identifies DECCA as the host organisation and Elite Events as the event management company. DECCA presented the conference as part of its work on climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, natural resources and food security, alongside the circular economy and environmental applications of artificial intelligence.
Ahmed bin Saeed opened the first edition. Attendees at the opening included Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the UAE minister of climate change and environment, representatives of environmental organisations, and participants from government and business. Reporting by the Emirates News Agency, reproduced in Al Ittihad, described the minister's emphasis on cooperation between federal and local bodies to translate environmental strategies into programmes and initiatives.
Themes and programme
[edit]The conference was organised around six themes: climate action, biodiversity, food security, natural resources, the circular economy and environmental artificial intelligence. The published agenda comprised executive and scientific programmes held in separate halls, with overlapping sessions across the two days. The executive programme used panel discussions and invited addresses, while the scientific programme listed oral research presentations.
Executive sessions examined coastal and marine conservation, threats to biodiversity, urban air quality, and the role of businesses and universities in environmental policy. The second day included discussions of food security, water resources, net zero policy and industrial practice, climate adaptation, and environmental innovation. A discussion with the Maldivian ambassador addressed that country's environmental experience. The programme brought together speakers from public authorities, universities, conservation organisations and companies.
Scientific presentations covered topics including mangrove restoration, artificial reefs, soil health, contamination of coastal waters and sediments, and climate adaptation in electricity markets. Other listed research addressed urban mini forests, environmental applications of digital twins, sustainability education in UAE schools, and biochar produced from plant biomass. The official scientific programme described its oral presentations as peer reviewed and listed contributors from institutions including the American University of Sharjah, Zayed University and United Arab Emirates University.
Exhibition and related initiatives
[edit]The accompanying exhibition presented environmental initiatives and technologies from government and private sector participants. News coverage of the opening described displays concerning biodiversity, natural resources, climate change and the circular economy. Ahmed bin Saeed toured the exhibition during the opening activities.
DECCA also reported seven agreements at the event, with Dubai Customs, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Union Coop, Emirates Co-op, Al-Futtaim, Jameel Motors and Emirates NBD.
BioD Technology announced participation at the Dubal Holding stand, presenting biodiesel made from used cooking oil.
During the conference, DECCA director general Ahmed Mohammed bin Thani discussed a programme being developed with the International Union for Conservation of Nature to manage Dubai's eight nature reserves. According to an Emirates News Agency interview reported by Fast Company Middle East, the programme covered marine, mountain and desert ecosystems and aimed to provide a framework for conservation and sustainable resource use. Bin Thani also discussed Dubai Reef, a project planning to install 20,000 purpose built reef modules in Dubai waters.
The same report described DECCA's pilot use of artificial intelligence for environmental surveys, biodiversity monitoring, bird nest monitoring and wildlife counts. These applications were reported as trials. Environmental photography was another element of the event: the closing day programme listed photography competition prizes, poster competition awards, and recognition of exhibitors and the scientific committee.
References
[edit]1. Al Amir, Khitam. Dubai to host first environment conference and exhibition in September. Gulf News. 11 August 2026. https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/dubai-to-host-first-environment-conference-and-exhibition-in-september-1.500637032
2. Emirates News Agency. Ahmed bin Saeed opens Dubai Environment Conference and Exhibition 2026 [translated title; in Arabic]. Al Ittihad. 8 September 2026. https://www.aletihad.ae/news/الإمارات/4690286/أحمد-بن-سعيد-يفتتح-مؤتمر-ومعرض-دبي-للبيئة-2026--ديسي-dece
3. Government of Dubai Media Office. Ahmed bin Saeed opens inaugural edition of the Dubai Environment Conference and Exhibition. 7 September 2026. https://mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2026/september/07-09/ahmed-bin-saeed-opens-inaugural-edition-of-the-dubai-environment-conference-and-exhibition
4. DECE. Dubai Environment Conference and Exhibition. Official conference website. https://www.dece.ae/
5. DECE. Executive Panel Programme. Official conference website. https://www.dece.ae/executive-program
6. DECE. Scientific Programme. Official conference website. https://www.dece.ae/scientific-program
7. Fast Company Staff. Dubai’s new conservation push spans deserts, mountains and marine ecosystems. Fast Company Middle East. 8 September 2026. https://fastcompanyme.com/news/dubais-new-conservation-push-spans-deserts-mountains-and-marine-ecosystems/
8. Qureshi, Bianca. Dubai to Host First Environment Conference & Exhibition in September. DXB News Network. 11 August 2026. https://dxbnewsnetwork.com/post/dubai-environment-conference-2026-set-for-september
9. DECCA. DECCA brings Dubai environmental priorities under the spotlight across DECE 2026 sessions and activities. ZAWYA. Press release. https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/events-conferences/decca-brings-dubai-environmental-priorities-under-the-spotlight-across-dece-2026-sessions-and-activities-490830
10. BioD Technology. Dubai Environment Conference & Exhibition (DECE 2026). Company announcement. https://biodtechnology.com/dubai-environment-conference-exhibition-dece-2026-2/
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