On the Green Carpet at the Gala Dinner of the CC Forum IX Edition during COP28, Naomi Campbell, and Elena Butko’s Avant Garde Abstract Art where the scene of the evening which witnessed the Awards Ceremony during the Gala, also with Emily Thorner the ultra-soprano opera singer performing on stage followed by the performance of the Metropolitan Orchestra Middle East with the display of Elena Butko’s featured paintings. Elena Butko’s art makings show her emotions at the moment of inspiration from something simple at home to cities and nature, such as Kyiv and the Dnepr river in her home country Ukraine. Her paintings’ strokes show depth, strength, power, and no fear. As most of her artworks are not given names but only numbers, they breathe pictures in the eyes of the beholders to see their own imagination.
This IX edition of the CC Forum during COP28 on the 6th and the 7th of December, 2023 welcomed presidents and ministers of sustainability and climate change from various African countries discussing pressing topics on sustainable development and investment.“As the world
gears up to the challenges of climate change and create coalitions, summits like CC Forum give an opportunity for such deliberations and discussions to find ways to coordinate, collaborate and cooperate with each other. It was held at an opportune time when UAE was hosting the COP 28 which augmented the efforts towards net zero emissions.
The peace initiatives like Naomi Campbell’s role in gender and racial equality, the artist Elena Butko’s paintings for peace and stopping wars, while Emily Thorner the opera singer performed for harmony and unity, etc. Overall, it was an interesting gathering of climate advocates.” – HE Zulfiquar Ghadiyali, UN Peace Commission’s University for Peace Global Ambassador, and Executive Director of the Private Office of HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Saeed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan.
“Deeply honored and humbled to accept the “Outstanding Contribution to Advocating Gender and Racial Equality” award at the IX Edition of the Climate Change Investment Forum in Dubai. I share this recognition with the countless activists, advocates, and change-makers around the world who tirelessly dedicate their lives to this cause. Special thanks to the Organizing Committee and the distinguished Advisory Board at Climate Change Forum for recognizing my long-standing commitment to this issue” – Naomi Campbell.
“What an honor it was to add to such a momentous point in history as a speaker and singer. Our globe needs our individual voices and innovation now more than ever, and the CC Forum brings the most thoughtful minds together, brilliantly.” – Emily Thorner, Ultra Soprano Opera Singer.
Welcomed by HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Saeed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan in his welcoming words to the CC Forum’s 9th edition in the UAE during COP28, the CC Forum: Climate Change and Investment in Sustainable Development labeled by journalists as The Green Davos witnessed queens, presidents, and ministers of sustainability, climate change, and environment from different African countries focusing on Africa as a healthier planet catalyst as highlighted by Queen Diambi Kabatusuila of Congo, and putting Africa on the map of sustainable investment as demonstrated by Queen Dr. Susi Dattenberg-Doyle of Gbi Kpoeta, Ghana during her keynote.
“Delighted to join CC forum to summarise climate change effects in Africa and the importance of developing realistic best practice behaviour suitable for the last mile.” – Queen Dr. Susi Dattenberg-Doyle of Gbi Kpoeta, Ghana, and Founder of REd Right For Education.
“Time is playing against humanity in the climate change race. Urgent action is needed now. 
We must mobilise our efforts at all levels – political, financial, ethical and collectively set about patching up the hole in our boat to stop the water gushing in. We must preserve the world as we know it today for future generations.” – Max Studdenikoff, Chairman, CC Forum.
“In the realm of business and sustainability, Visionnaire Moral Moda, as the media partner to CC Forum during COP28, not only captures the essence of style but also champions a visionary narrative that intertwines corporate prowess with a moral compass, forging a path towards responsible and sustainably responsible commerce.” – Liliya Tippetts, Vice President of VMM Visonnaire Morla Moda Magazine, and CEO and Founder of MARLI Dresses (Sustainable Fashion), and Proterium (Fashion Online Platform).
Links:
About Naomi Campbell: https://www.naomicampbell.com/
About Elena Butko: https://elenabutko.com/
About Emily Thorner: https://emily-thorner.com/
About CC Forum: https://cc-forum.com/
