Ajman University Student Showcases Groundbreaking Air Quality Improvement Project at COP29

In a remarkable display of student innovation, Ajman University (AU) undergraduate Doaa Al Alimi made an impressive impact at COP29 in Baku with her award-winning air quality improvement solution. Doaa made AU proud by showcasing her next-gen climate solution in the UAE Pavilion at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Doaa along with her colleagues Shaima Hussein and Bibi Hashimi, designed a solution that prioritizes agricultural sustainability while addressing the global challenge of air pollution. Termed the Electric Green Pot, the solution focuses on purifying the air, capturing carbon, and promoting plant growth through a sustainable and energy-efficient design.

Their invention beat out 70 competing projects from 15 universities at the prestigious Green Campus Competition hosted by Khalifa University, earning them a coveted spot at the UAE pavilion at COP29.

Speaking at COP29's Universities Climate Network (UCN) session, Doaa shared her vision with international leaders and sustainability experts. "The experience was surreal," said Doaa. "I had the opportunity to discuss my ideas with global leaders and experts who shared my passion for sustainable solutions." The presentation demonstrated how student initiatives can address multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals simultaneously, from promoting good health to building sustainable communities.

Ajman University's Office of Sustainability played a vital role in the success of these students. The support provided by the Office of Sustainability proved instrumental in transforming a promising concept into a competition-winning reality. The office facilitated crucial mentorship through ICARDA, a leading agricultural research institute, and provided real-world air quality data that gave the project its scientific backbone.

Doaa and her team proved how seemingly simple solutions can address complex global challenges. As climate change continues to dominate global discussions, these young innovators from Ajman University have proven that the next generation isn't waiting for solutions—they're creating them.