Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Achieves First Place in Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Environmental Award
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) has received first place in the Environmental Research Institute category of the Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Environmental Award. This award, established by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), aims to recognize significant initiatives within the United Arab Emirates that promote environmental protection and sustainable resource management.
Award Ceremony Highlights
The award ceremony was held at Al Nakheel Palace in Abu Dhabi, where university representatives, including Dr. Majed Alkemeiri, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Administrative Affairs, and Dr. Beatriz Garcia, Sustainability Officer, accepted the accolade on behalf of SUAD.
Key Areas of Excellence
SUAD achieved this recognition by demonstrating excellence in four critical areas: leadership and environmental governance, research innovation and operational effectiveness, institutional recognition and capacity building, and the impacts and outcomes of its initiatives.
Commitment to Environmental Research
This recognition highlights SUAD’s commitment to advancing environmental research, innovation, and community engagement. Through its Sorbonne Abu Dhabi for Innovation and Research Institute (SAFIR), faculty and researchers are undertaking projects addressing vital national priorities, including waste management, water desalination, urban sustainability, and climate adaptation.
Sustainability as a Core Mission
The university’s dedication to sustainability is a core aspect of its mission, integrated into its teaching, research, and operational strategies. This alignment is reflected in its Strategic Plan 2024–2028 and the adopted Sustainability Strategy 2030. SUAD has demonstrated impactful initiatives in environmental research, leadership, governance, campus operations, and community involvement.
Further Information
For further information on the Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Environmental Award, additional details are available through the official media office website.
(Source: Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi)
