- The collaboration underscores Schneider Electric's commitment
to empower communities and foster environmental leadership
- MoU emphasizes a collaboration in advancing positive change in
agriculture and sustainability
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2023
/PRNewswire/ --Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital
transformation of energy management and automation, has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Center for
Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) at the 28th session of the Conference
of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP28)
to explore collaborative opportunities for youth and women, which
are key pillars at the climate change conference.
The MoU highlights joint objectives across youth education and
women empowerment through a range of initiatives. These include
guided tours of the Emirates Soil Museum at ICBA for new graduates
and staff, as part of Schneider Electric's onboarding program;
collaboration on Schneider Electric's Impact Makers Global
Campaign; and its social mentorship program 'FEM in STEM'.
Schneider Electric and ICBA have also joined forces for the RISE
initiative, an international documentary video series designed to
inspire public and private decision-makers to implement new
solutions and approaches, combining local knowledge, nature,
technology, and science.
Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Director General of ICBA, commented:
"At ICBA, our mission is to create positive change for communities
locally and globally. Collaborating with Schneider Electric allows
us to open up opportunities for the youth and women to empower
through green education, skills development and a renewed focus on
sustainable agriculture. Together, we aim to make a lasting impact
on environmental awareness and leadership."
Ahmed Khashan, President for
Gulf Countries at Schneider Electric, added: "Collaborating
with ICBA for this collaboration goes beyond education and
training. Our goal is to build and empower the region's
sustainability leaders of tomorrow with the skills and knowledge
they need to innovate and mitigate the adverse impacts of climate
change. This collaboration combines Schneider Electric's commitment
to innovation with ICBA's global and regional impact on
agricultural challenges, creating a powerful synergy for positive
change."
Established in 1999 in the UAE, ICBA is a research center
committed to promoting climate-smart crops and technologies,
enabling people to live sustainably and ensure food security in
harsh environmental conditions.
Through this strategic collaboration, Schneider Electric aims to
contribute to developing sustainable solutions and promoting
environmental awareness in line with the UN Sustainable Development
Goal to "End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition
and promote sustainable agriculture" (SDG2). The collaboration
signifies an important step forward in addressing global food
security, climate change, and social empowerment challenges. As a
member of the Global Councils on SDGs, Schneider Electric is
actively driving climate action initiatives in the UAE in line with
the country's vision for sustainability.
Described as a "COP of solidarity", COP28 will facilitate partnerships and convene
communities as well as the public and private sectors to drive
climate action. As a Climate Supporter at COP28, Schneider Electric will pioneer
sustainability initiatives and sign strategic partnerships towards
a net-zero future.
About Schneider Electric
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energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all.
We call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner
for Sustainability and Efficiency.
We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading
process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting
products, controls, software, and services, across the entire
lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes,
buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries.
We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of
open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about
our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.
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About ICBA
The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) is a
unique applied agricultural research center in the world with a
focus on marginal areas where an estimated 1.7 billion people live.
It identifies, tests, and introduces resource-efficient,
climate-smart crops and technologies that are best suited to
different regions affected by salinity, water scarcity, and
drought. Through its work, ICBA helps to improve food security and
livelihoods for some of the poorest rural communities around the
world.
www.biosaline.org
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