Abu Dhabi - Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi held an inspiring talk titled "A Sustainable Tomorrow Through the Eyes of the Green Sheikh". The talk was given by Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Ali bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Environmental Advisor to the Government of Ajman, known as "Green Sheikh".

The event is part of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi’s Go Green 2023 initiative and aims to raise awareness about environmental topics and foster a culture of sustainable living among the university’s students, faculty, and staff while promoting environmental awareness, knowledge, and research in support of the region's sustainable development.

During the discussion, Sheikh Abdul Aziz shared his philosophy and ideas and offered engaging insights and creative solutions that would enable us all to respect and preserve our planet and its people. Furthermore, he highlighted his commitment to this cause, while encouraging us all to join him in his mission of creating a future where everyone can thrive without compromising the needs of current and future generations.

Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Ali bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Environmental Advisor to the Government of Ajman, commented: “Ensuring that every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, fulfilling, happy life, without compromising the needs of current and future generations should be of top priority. It is a call for action, to rethink the way we live our lives and to make sustainable choices and practices. It is a reminder that we all have a part to play in creating a sustainable future, and that by working together, we can achieve great things”.

"This event reinforces our dedication to building a more sustainable future with our 'Go Green 2023' initiative," said Dr Laurence Renault, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic Affairs Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. "We are committed to providing innovative solutions that support sustainability through education and research and we are proactive in making sustainability a core priority for Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. We aim to raise awareness of climate change topics and empower our community to take part in developing initiatives that support addressing climate change", She added.

This event was an invaluable learning experience for individuals seeking to understand how they can make sustainable choices and contribute to making our planet a healthier and more sustainable place.

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About Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

Sorbonne University was established in May 2006, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and under license from the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is an Emirati university that benefits from 760 years of academic experience of the prestigious Sorbonne University in Paris. The university boasts a 93,000 square meters state-of-the-art campus located in Al Reem Island.

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi follows the French Education System and Sorbonne University and University of Paris award its degrees, while all degrees are also accredited by the UAE’s Commission for Academic Accreditation.

Over 2000 students of more than 90 different nationalities have graduated from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi to date.

For more information about Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi:
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