Livable Planet Video Series
NYUAD has created 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.
Our Commitment To A Livable Planet
NYU Abu Dhabi is committed to building a culture of sustainability and climate stewardship, and as the chair of the Universities Climate Network, we are determined to work with our peers to engage the potential of higher education institutions in the future of sustainability.
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Livable Planet: Reducing Water's Carbon Footprint
Water desalination technology is a lifeline for those living in the Arabian Gulf region which is one of the driest and hottest in the world. The NYUAD Water Research Center is developing innovative solutions and cost-effective, sustainable materials purpose built to withstand the harsh conditions of the region in order to ensure supply of water.
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Livable Planet: Innovating for Sustainable Cities
Two thirds of the global population are expected to be living in urban areas by the year 2050 which means cities of the future are going to have to be smarter and innovative about how resources are used. Researchers at The Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES) at NYU Abu Dhabi are investigating sustainable approaches to growing and maintaining cities of the future.
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Livable Planet: Assessing Climate Change at Regional Scales
NYU Abu Dhabi’s Arab Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (ACCESS) is creating a database about the Gulf region to paint a better picture of the makeup of its land, sea and climate, and how they impact each other.
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Livable Planet: Empowering Sustainable Solutions
The Himalayan region needs a water secure future so faculty and researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi’s Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water are collaborating with scholars and experts in the region to create educational resources and enable future generations to do just that.
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Livable Planet: Adapting To Climate Change
While minimizing adverse impact of climate crisis is vital, NYU Abu Dhabi’s Transportation Infrastructure Management Lab is also trying to predict and resolve road traffic issues that are likely to arise with rising sea levels in the UAE.
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Livable Planet: Climate Conversations Through Art
See how art brings to bear the many different ways of understanding the world.
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Livable Planet: Student Engagement and Community Building
NYU Abu Dhabi’s Hoor Ahli is the COP28 UAE Youth Climate Delegate and an active participant in various student initiatives focusing on climate and sustainability across campus, and was a member of the organising team for this year’s Student Energy Summit hosted by NYUAD.
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