Shamma bint Sultan and London School of Economics explore new avenues for advancement of climate change research

Shamma bint Sultan and London School of Economics explore new avenues for advancement of climate change research

London, UK: Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan today met with key figures at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to discuss collaborative efforts in the advancement of climate change research. During the visit, Sheikha Shamma visited the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, established by the LSE in 2008 with the aim of bringing together international experts across finance, geography, international development, and political economy to tackle climate change.

An accomplished business leader, philanthropist and published author, Sheikha Shamma has founded multiple organisations that are accelerating the sustainability agenda in the Middle East. She has played an integral role in developing national climate action strategies, building a circular economy in the UAE, and forging pathways to gender balanced boards.

Sheikha Shamma participated in high-level exploratory discussions with Lord Nicholas Stern, Chairman of the Grantham Research Institute; Bob Ward, Policy and Communications Director, Josh Burke, Senior Policy Fellow, and Viktor Roezer, Research Fellow at the Grantham Research Institute, which focused on how her extensive work in the field of sustainability and the environment could align with the work of the Institute, and contribute to shaping global climate change policies moving forward.

All parties emphasised the