AL AIN, UAE – The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) on Friday launched its plan of action leading up to the meeting of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) being held in Dubai Expo City in November 2023.
Present at the ceremony were Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the UAE President and UAEU Chancellor, and representatives of several strategic partners in the government and private sectors.
The roadmap has three major themes: Research and Innovation, Youth Empowerment, and Local and International Partnerships. The focus of the initiatives is sustainable energy, waste reduction, and the reuse of natural resources.
During her speech, Almheiri emphasised that the youth can play a significant role in the UAE’s journey towards mitigating climate change and creating a sustainable future through science, innovation, and creativity. She highlighted that the COP28 conference is an opportunity for governments, organisations, universities, scientists, and businesses to share their visions and experiences on how to make the world more sustainable.