UAE University launches strategic research topics in line with the UAE COP28 historic consensus

UAE University launches strategic research topics in line with the UAE COP28 historic consensus

Al Ain: In support of national and global efforts to find innovative solutions to the challenges of climate change and within the UAE University’s roadmap toward COP28 and beyond (2023-2026), the University has aligned its research priorities with the UAE’s (COP28) historic deal by reviewing its future strategic research directions based on the conference outcomes. Prof. Ahmed Ali Murad - Associate Provost for Research at the UAE University, said, “the University follows a roadmap that empowers youth through research activities, and enhances local and international cooperation to achieve the goals of climate neutrality 2050. The university also employs the outcomes of COP 28 in strengthening its roadmap toward COP 28 and beyond (2023-2026). The first phase of the roadmap focused on the Sustainability Year, in which 25 different events were organized.  The second phase coincided with COP 28 from November 30 to December 12, 2023, during which 15 major events were organized. The third phase extends from December 13, 2023 until the end of the current strategic cycle in December 2026. Prof. Ahmed added that the COP28 historic consensus constitutes the basis of the third phase of the roadmap. Many events will be organized, including international scientific conferences, research initiatives,