Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) hosted a series of 14 high-profile conferences during the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai.
This remarkable endeavour, organised by the Environment Centre of its Research Institute, convened from 3rd-12th December. The agenda spanned an array of critical themes encompassing climate change, sustainability, environmental stewardship, and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The conferences were slated across three distinct pavilions at COP28. With the invaluable support of Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, Chief Executive Officer of Expo City Dubai Authority and Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.
The university led a compelling line-up of nine conferences at the Expo City Dubai Pavilion, strategically aligned with the COP28 Presidency’s pivotal agenda.
In cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) hosted four conferences and the SUAD Youth Cop Ceremony at the Greening Education Hub Pavilion. Alongside these events, a dedicated recruitment booth was provided as a platform for SUAD’s recruitment team to interact with prospective students keen on exploring SUAD’s diverse educational offerings, particularly focusing on programmes dedicated to the environment.
Additionally, in collaboration with the Federal Youth Authority, SUAD organised the Youth Challenge centred on Transformative Government Projects for Natural Disasters at the Youth Hub.
This engaging challenge invited students from various universities to tackle climate change issues, offering a timely platform for innovative discussions and solutions.
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, known for integrating student research into its educational framework and fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking, debate, and the exchange of diverse perspectives, organised the SUAD Youth COP Ceremony on 8th December at the Greening Education Hub.
This COP28 programme responds to the will of SUAD’s new leadership to foster partnerships that align with the mission of the University to contribute to the knowledge economy of the country and the region and educate the next generation of leaders and thinkers.
Prof Nathalie Martial-Braz, Vice-Chancellor Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, stated, “We are excited to have hosted these conferences at COP28. Climate change is a global issue that requires collaboration and innovative solutions. We are committed to contributing to this dialogue through our research and academic expertise. We believe our participation in COP28 will further strengthen our position as a leading institution for research and education in the UAE."