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Heriot-Watt Climate Hub

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30 November – 12 December, 2023

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    Heriot-Watt Climate Hub

    30 November – 12 December, 2023

    Heriot-Watt University is hosting a Climate Hub at our Dubai campus to coincide with the UN Climate Change Conference, COP28, hosted by the UAE. The global Hub will offer a collaborative space for visitors to work, host meetings and attend a series of events and exhibitions.

    The Climate Hub includes a range of interactive activities:

    Join the Hub to hear experts from government, private sector and academia discuss innovative solutions to deliver a more sustainable future.

    Visit our Clean Tech exhibition to interact with the latest innovative technology and meet the entrepreneurs to address climate change.

    Learn of Research and Innovative approaches to how Teaching and Learning are preparing future generations.

    Explore our 10 Commitments on Global Environmental Sustainability to gain insight into our unwavering dedication to this vital cause.

    Climate Hub introduction

    Climate Hub themes

    Coastal Futures

    Coastal areas face growing challenges due to climate-driven shifts and land-use pressure. Heriot-Watt researchers, equipped to tackle this issue, will host seminars and panel discussions on shared solutions for resilience and sustainable development.

    Sustainable Finance

    To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, global development institutions hope to attract private commercial capital. Sessions will consider the mobilisation of climate capital and the role of private equity in decarbonising assets.

    Climate Action through Partnerships

    Our collaborations show how academic, industry, and entrepreneurial minds can unite to address net-zero challenges. This session will engage change-makers and discuss innovative collaboration models essential for achieving widespread impact.

    Decarbonising the Built Environment

    The urgent transformation of the built environment, a major contributor to global emissions, is vital for effective climate action. In these sessions experts will delve into demonstrable methods aiming to pave the way for a sustainable and greener future.

    Industrial Decarbonisation

    The UK’s IDRIC hosted by Heriot-Watt University is leading innovative solutions to decarbonise energy intensive industries. We will facilitate a dialogue to address the most pressing barriers to decarbonising industry and accelerate the shift to net zero.

    Transport and Logistics

    Transport as a significant source of greenhouse gas, must adapt to climate challenges like flooding and extreme heat to achieve net-zero emissions and protect economies. Discussion will focus on resilient, net-zero transport system, benefiting all.

    Exhibitions

    CleanTech

    UK CleanTech Firms will demonstrate their sustainable innovative technologies supported by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development office who will provide ongoing enterprise support well beyond COP28.

    Research Showcase

    Heriot Watt University's world-class research focuses on global challenges and societal benefits. The research exhibition will demonstrate how our Global Research Institutes are working towards a more sustainable future.

    Future Skills Showcase

    Heriot-Watt University is committed to environmental sustainability, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our Future Skills Showcase will demonstrate the university initiatives that prepare our graduates to drive sustainable practices.

    Our Strategic Sponsors

    Heriot-Watt University will utilise its convening power, in collaboration with our event sponsors, to host a schedule of daily events at our state-of-the-art campus.

    Barclays

    Dulsco

    Downforce technologies

    FGS Global

    IGS

    ICAEW

    Jacobs

    MOOV

    Scotland

    SRI-2030

    United Kingdom in the UAE

    UAE - UK Business Council

    XODUS

    Our Knowledge Partners

    AFIDA

    BBG

    EDINBURGH SCIENCE

    GEFI

    IDRIC

    LONGi

    MINZI

    Octopus EV

    Respira International

    UNCEET

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