June 20–24, 2025 — San Francisco Marriott Marquis

Presentation 1:

Climate Change and Sustainable Development: New Evidence from Gulf Cooperation Council Economies
Presenter: Dr. Mohamed Sami Ben Ali

This presentation offered new empirical findings on the relationship between climate change and sustainable development in GCC countries, illustrating how rising temperatures, resource scarcity, and climate variability influence long-term development pathways.
The research emphasized the urgent need for adaptive economic planning and climate-resilient growth strategies in fossil-fuel-based economies.

Presentation 2:

The Impact of Climate Change on Sectorial Prices: Machine Learning Insights from Qatar’s Economy
Presenter: Dr. Alanoud Al-Maadid

Dr. Al-Maadid showcased an innovative machine-learning framework analyzing how climate variables—particularly temperature—affect sectoral price indices in Qatar, including banking, finance, and energy.
The presentation demonstrated how AI-based forecasting can support policymakers in anticipating market fluctuations linked to climate conditions.