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Sustainable cooling in a warming world
Date: Monday 11 December
Time: 11:45-12:45 UAE
Speaker:
- Rachael Steller, Senior Consultant – Climate Change Adaptation, Ricardo
Ricardo will present on CS-N0W research implemented by Ricardo.
The Invisible Challenge - Exploring the Nexus of Indoor Air Quality, Public Health and Climate Action
Date: Tuesday 12 December
Time: 14:00-16:00 UAE
Speaker:
- Oriol Teixido, Associate Director – Air Quality and Climate Change, Ricardo
Ricardo will participate in a speaker panel, providing evidence and information about the scale of the air quality issue, and share insights from the region and the world on the best practices to empower governments and communities to implement science-based actions.
Jaywun research vessel and marine expedition
Date: Saturday 9 December
Time: 18:00-18:30 UAE
Speakers:
- Oriol Teixido, Associate Director – Air Quality and Climate Change, Ricardo
Experts from the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, The Cyprus Institute, and the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry will unveil insights from a unique Atmospheric Research Expedition undertaken during the delivery voyage of Abu Dhabi's new research vessel Jaywun as it travelled through international water from Spain, through the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Red Sea, Gulf of Yemen, Gulf of Oman before finally reaching Abu Dhabi. Speakers will discuss the importance of sharing atmospheric research in international waters and preliminary outcomes of this innovative research collaboration. Ricardo to lead talk in blue zone.
MRV inventory compilation tool demo
Date: Saturday 9 December
Time: 18:30–19:30 UAE
Speakers:
- Sina Wartmann, Knowledge Leader International MRV / Transparency
- Mahmoud Abu-ebid, Technical Director and Middle East Business Manager
Ricardo demonstration of MOCCAE GHG inventory tool.
[Closed meeting]
WOMEN PIONEERING SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE GREENER BUILT FUTURE
Date: Saturday 9 December
Time: 8:30-12:00 UAE
Speaker:
- Nadia Ibrahim, Middle East Director for Sustainability
The Emirates Green Building Council Women Network panel aspires to illuminate women's key contributions to sustainable development in the green built future. With a focus on energy, technology, and finance, this discussion explores how women pioneers navigate challenges and drive transformative initiatives at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and financial resilience.
In the Green: The Future We Choose
Date: Saturday 9 December
Time: 14:00-17:00 UAE
Speaker:
- Nadia Ibrahim, Middle East Director for Sustainability
The focus of this session is to delve into the critical role of leadership in fostering sustainable innovation and environmental stewardship. Discussions will cover the following topics:
- Leadership in Driving Sustainable Innovation.
- The Role of Leaders in Green Finance Initiatives.
- Cultivating Leadership for Environmental Stewardship.
Role of facilities management in sustainability
Date: Saturday 3 December
Time: 13:00-16:00 UAE
Speaker:
- Nadia Ibrahim, Middle East Director for Sustainability
Discussion session on the emerging role of facilities management industry in sustainability & the expectations of the FM industry from COP28. Panelists include representatives from leading facilities management company in UAE.
TRANSPORT COMMUNITY RECEPTION
Date: Monday 4 December
Time: 19:00-21:00 UAE
Attending:
- Akin Adamson, Director, Middle East – Ricardo, Clean Energy and Environmental Solutions
The reception will provide a special networking and knowledge-sharing opportunity that the transport community can enjoy together. Ricardo will attend in a delegate capacity.
Climate Action and Health - a COP28 Pre-Conference by New York University Abu Dhabi
Date: Monday 27 November
Time: 15:15 UAE
Speaker:
- Oriol Teixido, Associate Director – Air Quality and Climate Change, Ricardo
- Rachael Steller, Senior Consultant – Climate Change Adaptation, Ricardo
Ricardo's team will deliver a presentation on ‘Empowering Governments for Science-Based Climate Action’.
How can scientific assessment drive climate action? An interactive discussion
Date: Friday 1 December
Time: 13:00-14:00 UAE
Speaker:
- Rachael Steller, Senior Consultant – Climate Change Adaptation, Ricardo
Ricardo to co-facilitate discussions on exploring ideas for making the IPCC’s next assessment cycle more actionable for tomorrow's climate.