SEE Institute, a Dubai-based hub specialising in sustainability education, research and business incubation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Canadian institution Mohawk College to promote sustainability and climate action.
The two parties shared that they have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore various ways to enhance the exchange of expertise, courses, studies, and research.
SEE Institute and Mohawk College will also share teaching resources and pursue opportunities for collaboration, employment, training, and projects for students, it was shared.
Engineer Faris Saeed, the Founder and Chairman of SEE Institute, said: “This partnership with Mohawk College signifies a powerful alignment of our mutual goals to drive innovation and foster a global mindset towards sustainability.
“By combining our expertise and resources we are creating unparalleled opportunities for students and faculty in the UAE and Canada, while setting a precedent for international cooperation in achieving a net zero emissions future,” added Saeed.
Paul Armstrong, President of Mohawk College, commented: “Our institutions share a common commitment to climate action and achieving the ambitions of the Paris Agreement and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and we have each demonstrated that net-zero is possible. We look forward to working with SEE Institute to create rich, empowering learning and life opportunities for the students and faculty of both our institutions.”