Germany hosts trilateral study tour for UAE & Israel on sustainable cities in Berlin

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action welcomed high-ranking delegations from the UAE and Israel to a trilateral dialogue on sustainable cities in Berlin from 4-7 September.

The trilateral dialogue between Germany, the UAE and Israel is an initiative to promote international cooperation in the spirit of the Abraham Accords and the exchange of experiences on urban energy transition and energy efficiency. By bringing together representatives from different countries, the dialogue provided a platform for exchanging expertise, experiences and best practices in the field of sustainable urban planning and developing approaches to effectively decarbonize the building sector. 

The study trip included visits to lighthouse projects and networking with technology providers. The start of the study trip was marked by the official reception of the delegation by representatives of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, the Federal Foreign Office, the German Bundestag and the Embassies of the UAE and Israel. A trilateral workshop with a thematic focus on energy efficiency, sustainable cooling and smart buildings took place at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The focus of the knowledge exchange was on the technical, regulatory and economic framework for a successful energy transition in the building sector. Finally, the delegations from UAE and Israel were presented with innovative companies technological solutions for smart cities, sustainable cooling and energy savings in buildings.

The trilateral dialogue kicked off with a joint event during the UNFCCC climate conference COP27 in November 2022 in Egypt, where high-ranking actors from the UAE, Israel, and Germany exchanged views on their ambitious decarbonization plans in the building sector.

Germany maintains bilateral partnerships with the UAE and Israel with the common goal of advancing the energy transition and climate protection. This successful study tour reflects the participating countries' commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly development in urban areas and underlines their determination to shape a climate-friendly future together.