Dubai: 25-year-old invited to speak at environment conference in Sweden

Dubai: 25-year-old invited to speak at environment conference in Sweden

Dubai resident, Pooja Ganatra, has been invited to talk about impact of the acoustics on the experience of doctors within the space of hospitals at the Ecophon International Acoustics Seminar (EIAS) conference happening in Sweden next week.

At the age of 25, she is the youngest sustainability and acoustic consultant invited and is the only speaker from India and the Middle East.

Ganatra's interest in sustainability was fuelled by the progressive measures the UAE took. She said that the country, heavily reliant on oil and gas, has taken bold steps to transition towards a more sustainable future.

“UAE has become a global leader in sustainable practices and has set ambitious goals to reduce carbon emissions, waste, and water consumption. Dubai aims to achieve a 75 per cent reduction in energy consumption by 2030 by implementing various initiatives such as retrofitting existing buildings to be more energy-efficient, mandating the use of solar panels on new buildings, and promoting the use of electric vehicles,” said Ganatra.

“The country has also launched a Green Building Code that sets mandatory standards for sustainable design and construction practices. The UAE's leadership in sustainable practices has also led to the country hosting the 28th session of the Conference of Parties