Abu Dhabi: Zayed University has launched its new Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Sciences, aimed at equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills to face the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.
The announcement comes at a time when 2023 has been designated the Year of Sustainability in the UAE, where it will also host decision-makers in government and industry from across the globe for the COP28 Conference in Dubai.
The program will be available to students from Fall 2023 and will be taught in English over four semesters at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi. According to the flexible arrangement of the course, classes will generally be in the evenings to allow those with work and other commitments to participate.
With the presence of expert professors in the environmental and sustainability fields, students will be exposed to a wide array of research areas including water sustainability, green technologies, climate change, sustainability planning and management, remote sensing and GIS, biodiversity and conservation, ecosystem functions, and the circular economy.
Dr. Gaelle Picherit-Duthler, Acting Dean of Graduate Studies at Zayed University, commented that “by launching the program, we are aligning with the sustainability goals that the UAE is prioritising and responding to the growing demand for professionals who can tackle environmental challenges at local, national, and global levels.”
“This is an area that has seen huge growth in recent decades, with excellent career opportunities as the demand for skilled workers is likely to continue to grow exponentially. This programme will equip participants with the vitally important expertise required as academia, government, industry, and other stakeholders pull together to work towards a sustainable future,” Dr. Picherit-Duthler added.