Heriot-Watt Climate Hub
Heriot-Watt Climate Hub
Heriot-Watt University hosted the Climate Hub from 30 November through 12 December 2023 at the Dubai campus coinciding with the UN Climate Change Conference, COP28, hosted by the UAE. The global Hub offered a collaborative space for visitors to work, host meetings and attend a series of events and exhibitions.
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Climate Hub Recap
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, hosted 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 considered 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 engaged change-makers with discussions around 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 expert delved into demonstrable methods that aim 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. Discussions addressed 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. Discussions focused on resilient, net-zero transport system, benefiting all.
Exhibitions
CleanTech
UK CleanTech Firms demonstrated their sustainable innovative technologies supported by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development office who 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 demonstrated our Global Research Institutes and how they 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 demonstrated 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.
