UAE launches University Climate Network to stimulate youth participation in Cop28
Representatives from 12 UAE universities and higher education institutions have launched the University Climate Network, aimed at encouraging young people's participation in Cop28 at the end of this year.
The network, chaired by New York University Abu Dhabi, includes Khalifa University, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, and the American University of Sharjah, among others.
It aims to promote the principle of inclusion in the conference work system in a way that stimulates the participation of young people to prepare them to lead climate action.
In a statement, Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, Director General and special representative of Cop28, said: “The Universities Climate Network will support our goal of creating a more inclusive and participatory environment for young people to be leaders in climate action.
"Continuing the positive legacy established at previous COPs, the Universities Climate Network will mobilise young people through meaningful dialogue and amplify the efforts of the COP28 Presidency including our Youth Climate Champion.
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