The Office of Sustainability Collaborates with Goumbook and Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation on Greening Communities Initiative

In line with the UAE strategic initiative to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, The Office of Sustainability, in collaboration with the Goumbook and the Abdullah Al Ghurair Foundation, organized an awareness event as part of the Greening Communities Initiative by the Ministry of Education. Around 70 participants took part in the event, planting approximately 75 mangrove trees.

The event emphasized the crucial role of mangrove trees in ecological balance and air quality improvement. It highlighted their ability to absorb greenhouse gases and store carbon. Additionally, it underscored their significance in coastal ecosystems, serving as habitats for marine organisms like fish, crustaceans, and birds. This also serves as part of the University’s biodiversity targets as a founding member of the Nature Positive Alliance along with the University of Oxford and UNEP.

The event boosted environmental awareness and encouraged responsibility towards nature. Attendees were inspired to take concrete conservation actions. They also enjoyed kayaking through scenic waterways, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant marine life thriving among the mangrove roots.

The Office of Sustainability is dedicated to implementing environmental initiatives to address climate challenges and raise awareness about preserving the environment. Through collaboration with local and global partners, it aims to reduce emissions and promote sustainability across sectors, supporting sustainable development and environmental conservation for present and future generations.