Through strategies that span every area of university life, NYU Abu Dhabi is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, offering the most innovative teaching and research on climate change, and providing resources to establish a culture of climate awareness and stewardship that will help drive sustainable growth in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and the MENA region.
Sustainability Events
Road to Decarbonization: From COP28 Forward – Navigating Climate Promise
May 6, 2024
This conversation focuses on pivotal aspects of climate action and energy sustainability, particularly the impact of COP28 on decarbonization efforts and the fossil fuel phase-out.
Voices of Sustainability: Pioneering Solutions for Earth’s Future
April 18, 2024
This talk elaborates on the pivotal role of energy as the golden thread connecting various developmental priorities as well as how a pioneering nature-based solution can simultaneously mitigate climate change.
Video Series
Conducting work in almost every field to help contribute to the success of the COP28 conference and the UAE’s sustainability goals, NYUAD has launched a video series that delves deeper into our research, our students’ dedication to sustainability-driven work, and our community’s role in the climate conversations that are taking place.
Stories from NYUAD
Opening Plenary of COP29
Nov 11, 2024
Watch the opening plenary of COP29 where the UAE will officially hand over the COP Presidency to Azerbaijan in Baku.
Community Member Receives Third Highest Civilian Order in UAE
Apr 23, 2024
Congratulations to Amer Al-Kindi our Senior Director of Government Relations for being honored with the prestigious First-Class Order of Zayed II by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates.
When Art has a Brush with the Climate
Jan 23, 2024
Why science alone won’t be enough to move us past the paralysis of eco-anxiety and toward solutions.
COP28 UAE Universities Climate Network
The Universities Climate Network (UCN) is aimed at encouraging youth engagement in the United Arab Emirates in the lead up to COP28.
NYU Abu Dhabi is the inaugural chair of UCN.
Find out moreKey Partnerships
Since October 2022 NYUAD has established key partnerships with COP28 Presidency, UAE ministries, and institutes of higher education in the lead up to COP28.
NYUAD Leads Newly-Launched Universities Climate Network
The UCN aims to support youth-focused objectives of COP28. The network aligns with the vision of COP28 and the UAE’s national policies.
NYUAD and Environment Abu Dhabi sign MoU
The MOU outlines areas of joint cooperation including climate change, habitat conservation, and air quality.
Abu Dhabi launches scientist research group to tackle climate issues
Initiative aims to bring together researchers from different fields to find green solutions
Fifteen New Higher Education Institutions Join Universities Climate Network to Collaborate on COP28 Youth-Focused Initiatives
The Universities Climate Network (UCN), comprising UAE-based universities and higher education institutions, will facilitate dialogues, workshops, public events, and youth participation in the lead up to COP28 UAE.
NYUAD and COP28 Presidency sign MOU for Climate Action
Fostering cooperation between the two entities on knowledge-sharing activities, public programming focused on climate action, and enhanced youth engagement opportunities in the lead up to COP28.
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy signs MoU with NYUAD
The MoU aims to strengthen commercial, economic, and technical cooperation in energy and water efficiency, sustainability, and conservation
Leadership Highlights
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NYUAD faculty co-chair and serve as cluster leads with the UAE Climate Change Research Network with Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.
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Inaugural Chair of the Universities Climate Network, convening & building growing network of 20+ higher education institutions based in the UAE.
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NYUAD staff expertise has been seconded to Climate Envoy UAE Negotiations team for COP28.
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Founding member of the Abu Dhabi Environmental Research Network with Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi.
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Member of the UAE Alliance for Climate Action with Emirates Nature – World Wildlife Fund.
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NYUAD students won the global bid to host the world’s largest Student Energy Summit.
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Three NYUAD students and alumni among cohort of 10 selected for the UAE Youth Climate Delegates.
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One NYUAD and one NYU student selected as part of the cohort of 7 for the UN Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change.
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NYUAD students are co-hosts for YOUNGO Global Conference of Youth.
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One NYUAD alum selected as part of COP28 International Youth Climate Delegate Program.