PepsiCo's AMESA CEO, Eugene Willemsen, spoke at KAUST's Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) 2022 about sustainability and resilience. He highlighted the importance of organizations addressing climate change and resource emergencies through innovative synergies. Willemsen emphasized PepsiCo's Pep+ initiative, focusing on positive agriculture, value chain, and choices, to transform the food system. Why it matters: This showcases KAUST's role in convening global leaders to discuss sustainability challenges relevant to the Middle East, particularly in food and agriculture.
KAUST representatives participated in COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, engaging in panels, presentations, and exhibits. They promoted KAUST's projects and explored collaborations in areas like carbon capture, food security, and water conservation. KAUST experts engaged with global stakeholders to discuss climate action goals and the need for public-private collaboration. Why it matters: This participation highlights KAUST's commitment to sustainability research and its role in addressing global climate challenges through technological innovation and international partnerships.
Carlos Duarte, a professor of Marine Science at KAUST, discusses climate change adaptation and mitigation. He was interviewed outside the KAUST Museum of Science and Technology. The interview is part of a Frontiers Research Topic on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation. Why it matters: This highlights KAUST's focus on addressing climate change through scientific research and its engagement with international platforms like Frontiers.
KAUST's Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) 2016 will focus on sustainability with events including lectures from the Governor of SAGIA on science's role in developing sustainable industries in Saudi Arabia, and seminars on climate change featuring international and KAUST experts. A workshop will evaluate freshwater and resource use in the global food supply chain and discuss alternative food production technologies. Dr. Stefan Hindersin will also introduce the world’s first 'Algae House'. Why it matters: This program highlights KAUST's commitment to addressing critical sustainability challenges facing Saudi Arabia and the world through research, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
KAUST released its first report on the University’s progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals, covering the period from 2021 to 2022. The report highlights KAUST’s involvement in international sustainability networks, research on climate solutions, and engagement with strategic national projects. KAUST is committed to the global sustainability agenda and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 through ecosystem protection, water, energy, food security, and economic diversification. Why it matters: This report signals KAUST's increasing role in advancing Saudi Arabia's sustainability goals and aligns its research with global environmental priorities.