UAE’s National Experts Programme Fellows shine at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

UAE’s National Experts Programme Fellows shine at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

Abu Dhabi: Fellows of the National Experts Programme (NEP) have spoken of how the initiative has equipped them to help drive change as they continue putting their skills and knowledge into practice at this week’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). With the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) taking place in the UAE this year, the 2023 edition of ADSW features a range of high-level sessions on key priorities for sustainable development, driving discussion and debate ahead of COP28. Among the industry professionals, experts, policymakers and leaders that have gathered in Abu Dhabi are three experienced Emiratis who have graduated from NEP. Developed under the direction of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, NEP fosters the development of UAE-based sector leaders who will help shape the country’s future, equipping them with the skills to have a transformative impact on key social and economic sectors aligned with the UAE’s national priorities. Omar Al Braiki, Head of Negotiations at the UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change and NEP 2.0 Fellow, joined the UAE delegation to COP27 last November. He highlighted that ADSW is a key bridge-building event to carry on the outcomes of COP27 in Egypt and to