Building a sustainable economy with sustainable energy

Abu Dhabi has a bold vision: to transform itself into a global leader in sustainable new energy technologies. In 2006 it created Masdar to do that and has committed to spend US$15 billion in investments around the world on future energy solutions.

As the first major hydrocarbon-producing economy to take such a step, Abu Dhabi has established its leadership position by launching the Masdar Initiative, a global cooperative platform for the search for solutions to some of mankind’s most pressing issues: energy security, climate change and the development of human expertise in sustainability.

In order to find partners and new technologies Masdar is a major sponsor of the European Future Energy Forum. 

 Read about Masdar's European strategy here

 The Masdar Initiative

Abu Dhabi is leveraging its substantial resources and experience in global energy markets into the technologies of the future. One key objective of Masdar is to position Abu Dhabi as a world-class research and development hub for new energy technologies, effectively balancing its strong position in an evolving world energy market.

A related objective is to drive the commercialization and adoption of these and other technologies in sustainable energy, carbon management and water conservation. In doing so, Masdar will play a decisive role in Abu Dhabi’s transition from technology consumer to technology producer.

The goal is the establishment of an entirely new economic sector in Abu Dhabi around these new industries, which will assist economic diversification and the development of knowledge-based industries, while enhancing Abu Dhabi’s existing record of environmental stewardship and its contribution to the global community.

The following links highlight the key components of this exciting new initiative and describe how they integrate into a powerful and comprehensive platform for global collaboration.

 Masdar Institute
 Masdar City
 Industries
 Utilities and Asset Management
 Carbon Management
 The Way Forward - An Invitation

For more information see www.masdaruae.com