Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2024: During the first day of the inaugural SEE Global Sustainability Summit 2024, SEE Holding launched the Global Alliance for Net Zero Communities in partnership with Biosphere 3, a pioneer in China catalyzing pathways to net zero.

The alliance was launched during a high-level round table discussion with industry leaders and decision makers with the aim of connecting net zero communities in China and the UAE, with expansion strategies to establish a global coalition including pioneering projects in Europe, Asia, and other regions.

Engineer Faris Saeed, Chairman and CEO of SEE Holding, said: “This alliance embodies our unwavering commitment to spearheading a net zero emissions future. At SEE Holding, we have redefined the way cities are designed and built to accelerate the 2050 targets. The Global Alliance for Net Zero Communities provides a platform for knowledge exchange, which strengthens our collective aspirations and accelerates us towards our goals of shaping a future where sustainability is at the foundation of every community.”

Tim Feng, Chairman of Deeprock Group and Co-founder of Biosphere 3, said: “We reimagine communities as the curators of solutions to climate change, empowered by technology and innovation, green finance, as well as social engagement. The Global Alliance for Net Zero Communities provides a necessary platform for leadership, empowerment, benchmarking, and agenda setting.”

SEE Global Sustainability Summit 2024 was held at SEE Institute, the pioneering net zero building in The Sustainable City Dubai under the theme of net zero solutions and circular economy. It was attended by over 500 decision-makers, researchers, academics, and entrepreneurs from more than 200 institutions worldwide.