Abu Dhabi: The UAE hosted the Emirati-German Energy and Climate Partnership ninth High-Level Steering Group Meeting in Abu Dhabi with the aim of identifying topics for collaboration and activities to be implemented in the framework of the Partnership during 2025. The meeting was held on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025. It was co-chaired by Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, and Stefan Wenzel, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Action, to review the progress made in 2024 and set an outlook for 2025.

According to Emirates News Agency, following the meeting, participants marked the 9th Emirati-German Energy Day, held under the theme 'Enabling Flexibility for Successful Renewable Energy Integration'. Al Olama remarked on the significance of the partnership, highlighting the advancements achieved in the energy and climate sector over the past nine years. He emphasized the importance of renewable energy and grid systems, aligning with the UAE's commitment to transitioning away from fossil fuels and achieving net zero by 2050. The focus is on tripling renewables and doubling efficiency by 2030.

Wenzel highlighted the partnership's role in fostering collaboration to drive the renewable energy transition while promoting economic growth and energy security. The session delved into integrating renewables into grid systems, with experts discussing challenges and solutions for transitioning to cleaner energy sources. Established in January 2017 and expanded in October 2022, the Partnership involves the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, promoting dialogue between stakeholders from both countries.