12/10/2025
12:00 - 13:00
United Arab Emirates University
, Morning
Why attend
Discover cutting-edge sustainability practices in higher education and how universities drive real-world conservation and climate action. Connect with academic and policy leaders shaping green skills, zero-waste strategies, and cross-sector collaboration. Gain actionable ideas and best practices for embedding environmental responsibility across campuses, curricula, and communities.
Session Description
This high-level panel convenes academic leaders, environmental experts, and policy influencers to examine how universities can drive transformative conservation. As climate and biodiversity challenges intensify, higher education’s role extends beyond teaching and research—becoming incubators for sustainable innovation and active community engagement.The discussion will showcase successful models for embedding green skills into curricula, implementing zero-waste strategies, and aligning university initiatives with national and global environmental policies. Panelists will explore cross-sector collaborations that empower students, researchers, and institutions to lead scalable, policy-relevant conservation efforts.
Part of UAEU’s wider sustainability commitment and SDG-focused undergraduate research, this session provides a platform to exchange ideas, share best practices, and inspire meaningful change. Participants will gain practical insights and inspiration to advance universities’ contributions to a greener, more resilient future through integrated, forward-looking strategies.