Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has launched an integrated system of academic and community initiatives. This aims to fulfill the UAE’s directions and vision to host the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP28) Climate Change Conference.
This move is in line with the UAE’s Year of Sustainability and the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. These initiatives are organized in collaboration with ADU’s strategic partners in the UAE and the support of its students and faculty members.
The primary goal of these initiatives is to promote sustainability awareness, address environmental concerns, and develop procedures for conserving natural resources and wildlife.
Dr. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Aldhaheri, the Chairman of ADU, emphasized that for the previous 20 years, ADU has dedicated its efforts to protecting the environment and shaping the future of climate action. As part of its commitment, the university has introduced a number of academic programs to equip its students and set them up to excel in environmental and sustainability work.
Additionally, ADU has employed expert faculty members and researchers to actively engage the community in fostering awareness and understanding in the environmental field. These programs include ADU’s certified program titled ‘COP28 Ready: Leading the Way to Sustainability,’ which is taking place throughout the month of November.
ADU is also participating in the 18th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Youth (COY18). During the conference, Professor Sherin Farouk, Associate Provost for Academic Projects and Head of the Sustainability Club at ADU, will present a session titled ‘Sustainable Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Management Practices.’