Youth network UCN launched to support objectives of COP28

Youth network UCN launched to support objectives of COP28

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ABU DHABI / WAM

The Universities Climate Network (UCN), a network of universities and higher education institutions in the UAE chaired by NYU Abu Dhabi, has been launched to encourage youth engagement in the country in the lead up to COP28, the UN Climate Conference to be held later this year in Dubai.

The UCN is comprised of 12 UAE-based institutions, including the American University of Sharjah, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, Higher Colleges of Technology, Khalifa University, Masdar Institute, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities, National Defence College, NYU Abu Dhabi, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates University, and Zayed University.

Amb Majid Al Suwaidi, Director-General and Special Representative of COP28 UAE, commented, “The Universities Climate Network will support our goal of creating a more inclusive and participatory environment for young people to be leaders in climate action.”

“Incubators of the next generation, universities play a key role in nurturing innovation and providing young voices platforms to express their views and to contribute to policy shaping discussions that are most important to their needs.”

“Continuing the positive legacy established at