Schneider Electric has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) at COP28 to explore collaborative opportunities for youth and women.
The MoU, it said, highlights joint objectives across youth education and women empowerment through various initiatives.
This includes:
- 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.
Speaking about this, 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.”