DEWA launches Sustainability Youth Ambassadors Programme, in cooperation with CISL

DEWA launches Sustainability Youth Ambassadors Programme, in cooperation with CISL

Dubai, UAE: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched the DEWA Sustainability Youth Ambassadors Programme, in cooperation with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). This is in line with DEWA’s efforts to support the youth and promote their participation in the sustainable development process and part of its activities during the Year of Sustainability. The Programme includes three workshops, each lasting two to three days, and a closing session in September 2023.

DEWA has organised the first workshop of the programme with the participation of 20 young male and female employees from various divisions of DEWA. During the three-day workshop, employees learned about the various aspects of sustainability in addition to acquiring skills in innovation and effective communications, enabling them to be effective ambassadors of sustainability who contribute to achieving DEWA’s vision to become a globally leading sustainable innovative corporation committed to achieving net zero by 2050.

“The wise leadership of the UAE attaches great importance to sustainability, which they consider the cornerstone of all social, economic, and environmental development plans. At DEWA, we are committed to investing in our employees, empowering young Emiratis and enhancing their participation in the sustainable development process. We have many pioneering initiatives