Upcoming Events
(At COP28) The Ocean’s Past Shapes Our Future: Cultural Heritage in Climate Change
December 5, 2023
Underwater cultural heritage, a repository of human history, unveils the story of climate change's impact on civilization. As sea levels were significantly lower in the past, coastal regions, now submerged, witnessed the evolution of humanity.
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(At NYUAD: Internal Event) Climate Law: Challenges and Achievements
December 5, 2023
A focused workshop on recent developments in the area of climate law, covering both international, national and local law, providing global and comparative coverage, covering developments in Europe, the US and key jurisdictions in the Global South.
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(At COP28) Redefining the Future of Work: Implementing Green Skills and Jobs in the Global Workforce
December 5, 2023
This panel will focus on available resources for current employees and students to begin exploring the effects of climate change on the job market, what green jobs and skills need to be created to effectively engage the future of work.
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(At COP28) Higher Education’s Path to Net Zero: Navigating GHG Emissions Measurement Opportunities and Challenges
December 5, 2023
This dynamic roundtable discusses the pressing challenges faced by HEIs in the UAE and worldwide as they strive to reduce their carbon footprint.
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(At NYUAD: Internal Event) Understanding Environmental Equity – Causes, Impacts, and Ways Forward
December 5, 2023
A discussion on environmental equity, and how we can engage in environmental equity on a personal, institutional, and global level, spanning from human rights to urbanization and higher education.
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(At NYUAD) Climate Law and Net Zero: Challenges and Opportunities
December 6, 2023
Addressing the urgency of climate change and the foundational role of international agreements like the Paris Agreement of 2015, countries are urged to adopt concrete domestic measures.
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(At COP28) Climate Equity and Inclusion Solutions For Education, Resilience, and Empowerment: Climate Knowledge For All
December 6, 2023
This interactive session, featuring Abu Dhabi, New York, and London-based experts, offers a collaborative forum—inviting attendees to share experiences or bring climate education proposals for feedback.
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(At COP28) Climate Investment and Finance: Challenges and Opportunities, Lessons Learned from the EU, the Golf Cooperation Council Region and the World
December 6, 2023
The talk aims to facilitate high-level dialogue between the EU and GCC on climate investment and finance, discussing possible opportunities, challenges, and cooperation.
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(At NYUAD) Climate Risk Management for Business Leaders: A Conversation with NYU Stern Professor Johannes Stroebel
December 6, 2023
Join Stern at NYUAD for a conversation with NYU Stern Professor Johannes Stroebel as he provides an introduction to the various types of climate risks to businesses as well as approaches to managing these risks.
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(At COP28) Angel Rising Roundtable with UICCA
December 6, 2023
The discussion will explore local case studies with innovators showcasing how their cutting-edge technologies address pressing climate issues. Capacity of 15-16 guests for the round table only.
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Angel Rising Investor Education Symposium
December 6, 2023 - December 7, 2023
In line with the COP28 and UAE’s ambitions to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, this year's symposium will delve into ‘ClimateTech – Catalyzing Investors as Agents for Change’.
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France Muséums Talk 1: How to rewire the arts and culture fields to address climate change
December 7, 2023
(At COP28) How Art Can Inspire Climate Action
December 8, 2023
This event will bring together artistic and cultural curators with international and regional artists for a conversation to greater leverage the arts for climate action.
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(At COP28) Events: Youth, Children, Education, and Skills
December 8, 2023
Theme day at COP28 featuring NYUAD and UCN.
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(At COP28: By Invite Only Event) Universities Climate Network (UCN): Legacy in Practice
December 8, 2023
This all-day forum aims to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing around the key pillars of thought leadership, action, and legacy within the UCN network. Speakers include Haya Aseer (Arab Youth Center), Saeed Al Abbar (AESG), Ayla Bajwa (DP World FZE), and
Tatiana Antonelli (Goumbook).
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(At COP28) Disability Rights and the Climate Crisis: Inclusive Decision-Making, Climate Disasters, and Impacts on the Rights of People with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses
December 8, 2023
Join us at the COP28 World Health Organization (WHO) Health Pavilion in the Blue Zone for this event on the intersection of disability rights and the climate crisis. This event will bring together experts, activists, and community members to share their perspectives, experiences, and policymaking approaches.
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(At COP28: By Invite Only Event) Global Higher Education Networking Night
December 8, 2023
This event will distinguish itself from others at COP28 by providing a milestone moment for key actors in academia to connect in a networking – rather than conference-style setting.
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(At COP28) Youth Agency & Empowerment for Climate Action
December 9, 2023
This session will seek to increase awareness of the importance of public-private partnerships to engage educators, students and communities and empower young people with the skills and tools necessary to train the next generation of climate-responsible leaders.
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(At COP28) From Local to Global: Extreme Environments as a Proxy for the Future
December 9, 2023
This panel delves into the pioneering work of the Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (ACCESS) in its efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Panelists will discuss ongoing studies of the marine and atmospheric environment of the region, with a special emphasis on the UAE.
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(At COP28) Innovate to Nourish: Finance and Technology for Food Security
December 10, 2023
The Transition Investment Workshop brings together top-tier financial institutions, specialized asset managers, researchers, and policymakers to exchange knowledge and best practices on unlocking large-scale investments in socially impactful projects in emerging and lower-income countries.
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(At COP28) Preparing the Workforce for a Climate Resilient Future: The UAE NAP Development and the Skills Mapping Nexus
December 12, 2023
The primary objective of this event is premised on the UAE National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Development and the actions toward a comprehensive and inclusive strategy that facilitates a just transition, youth engagement, and integration of labor and education into UAE’s national efforts to adapt to climate change.
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(At NYUAD) IDEAS 2024: The International Conference on Desalination, Environment And Sustainability
January 22, 2024
This forum is dedicated to recent developments in membrane desalination, water treatment and re-use, environmental sustainability and related technologies.
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(AT NYUAD) American Chemical Society for the Middle East and Africa Regional Conference
February 4, 2024
Bringing together scientists and chemistry professionals from the region and around the globe to share ideas and advance scientific and technical knowledge, promote collaborative work, and advance the academic research and education in the UAE.
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