Climate Actions
UAEU Climate Action Agenda
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- To support UAE’s commitment towards achieving net zero initiative.
- To raise community awareness of the importance of climate adaptation actions.
- To empower youth to actively participate in climate action initiatives.
- To enhance the UAEU research efforts towards mitigation of climate change impacts.
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We aligned our commitments with the target of the Net Zero Strategic Initiative of
the UAE by 2050.
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Targets for the Carbon footprint reduction:
Baseline year: 2019
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2024
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12%
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14%
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16%
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The UAE University committed to:
- Achieve a 30% reduction in food waste in all its dorms by 2030.
- Implement electronic submission of assignments and project reports, with a 50% target
by 2030.
- Develop new micro-credential program on climate change.
- Eliminate diesel use for in-campus transportation by 2030.
- Develop accessible garden amenities with native plants on campus.
- Allocate significant research and development fund for the climate related research.
- Recruit top researchers on climate change and action through UAEU post-doc fellowship
on climate action.
- Recruit PhD students on hydrogen and clean energy.
- Install a total of 20 electric vehicle charging stations around the campus by 2030.
- Develop and implement awareness program for local community.
- Develop 20% of the University’s electricity demand from renewable energy by 2030.
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UAEU Sustainability Policy
UAEU is deeply committed to sustainability through an institutional policy that integrates
environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles across all aspects of university
operations. This includes a strong focus on sustainable procurement and purchasing
practices, where the university prioritizes environmentally friendly, energy-efficient,
and ethically sourced products and services. Sustainable purchasing standards consider
the full lifecycle of goods, including carbon footprint, material sourcing, and end-of-life
waste management. UAEU also ensures that all suppliers adhere to ethical labor and
environmental standards, fostering responsible and transparent vendor partnerships.
In addition, UAEU follows a sustainable investment policy, aligning its financial
decisions.
Click Here to Read the PolicyUAEU Post-Doctoral Fellowship on Climate Actions
The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), established in 1976, is the first and
most comprehensive research University in the country. The University is based in
Al Ain City with its state-of-the-art campus, fully equipped with the most advanced
educational and research facilities.
Approximately 16,000+ students from 82 countries are currently enrolled in the university.
The UAEU plays an active role in achieving and keeping pace with the sustainable development
goals (SDGs) of the United Nations by supporting initiatives and projects seeking
to achieve this ambitious vision. Many initiatives and research activities, related
to SDGs, are currently in place within the different colleges and research centers
of UAEU to support the national strategy for climate neutrality to reach the target
of zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The purpose of the Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program on Climate Actions is to enhance
and support the activities of the country to achieve its commitments towards the net
zero initiative. The fellowship program provides seed money to recruit a highly qualified
Post-Doctoral researcher, explore, test, and implement research ideas for resilient,
inclusive, and sustainable solutions under the mentorship of a faculty member at UAE
University. New and innovative contributions or methods to improve existing solutions
and achieve sustainability and climate neutrality are welcomed. The UAEU Post-Doctoral
Fellowship Program on Climate Actions aims to fund five research grants over the period
2024-2025. Each proposal will be internally and externally evaluated.
Low-Carbon Energy Usage
UAE University (UAEU) actively measures and manages low-carbon energy usage as part
of its commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. The university
takes the following major initiative:
- Energy Efficiency Programs: Measures to optimize energy use, including efficient HVAC systems, LED lighting,
and building automation.
- Renewable Energy Projects: Integration of solar energy in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Energy Services.
- Carbon Emissions Monitoring: Greenhouse gas emissions are measured across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 in partnership with
the Facilities Management Division.
- Waste Management: Initiatives like plastic bottle vending machines and food waste digesters contribute
to reduced carbon footprints.
- Reporting and KPIs: Semiannual and annual reporting of emissions data are aligned with institutional
performance metrics to ensure accountability.
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