• Calling all UAE students! The 2020 Dr. Owainati Student Excellence Award is your opportunity to have your #greenbuilding research project recognized by a panel of industry experts and rewards the winner with a cash prize and #emiratesgbc student membership. Submit your application by August 22nd 2020 to be part of this prestigious awards program!
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    Calling all UAE students! The 2020 Dr. Owainati Student Excellence Award is your opportunity to have your #greenbuilding research project recognized by a panel of industry experts and rewards the winner with a cash prize and #emiratesgbc student membership. Submit your application by August 22nd 2020 to be part of this prestigious awards program!
  • Do you have what it takes to be a Future Sustainability Leader? Complete the online application before the deadline on Thursday, July 16, 2020 for your chance to participate in the prestigious sustainability leaders program hosted by @masdar Candidates must meet the following criteria: · Aged between 20 and 35 years · Have an undergraduate degree, or be pursuing one, at an accredited institution · Provide a statement reflecting their interest in sustainability-related fields For more information visit link in bio.
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    Do you have what it takes to be a Future Sustainability Leader? Complete the online application before the deadline on Thursday, July 16, 2020 for your chance to participate in the prestigious sustainability leaders program hosted by @masdar Candidates must meet the following criteria: · Aged between 20 and 35 years · Have an undergraduate degree, or be pursuing one, at an accredited institution · Provide a statement reflecting their interest in sustainability-related fields For more information visit link in bio.
  • AUS is MENA's top performing university in AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System. Our students do not only learn about sustainability in the classroom, they are also encouraged to act on it in their student projects and student life activities. One of the many great reasons to study at AUS in the Fall ❤️#proud_auser #sustainabilityeducation #sustainableclassroom #sustainableuniversity #sustainableuae
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    AUS is MENA's top performing university in AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System. Our students do not only learn about sustainability in the classroom, they are also encouraged to act on it in their student projects and student life activities. One of the many great reasons to study at AUS in the Fall ❤️#proud_auser #sustainabilityeducation #sustainableclassroom #sustainableuniversity #sustainableuae
  • In honor of World Sea-Turtle Day on June 16th, the @jumeirahgroup Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project released 45 fully rehabilitated Hawksbill turtles and an additional 20 hatchlings from Emirates Marine Environmental Group’s Jebel Ali Reserve into the sea. The release was attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum @faz3, Crown Prince of Dubai, who participated in the release of the hatchlings from the shore, as well as the larger animals directly into the sea via boat. #turtlerelease #turtlerehabilitation #worldseaturtleday #hawksbillturtle #dubaiturtlerehabilitationproject #emiratesmarineenvironmentalgroup Repost from @jumeirahgroup
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    In honor of World Sea-Turtle Day on June 16th, the @jumeirahgroup Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project released 45 fully rehabilitated Hawksbill turtles and an additional 20 hatchlings from Emirates Marine Environmental Group’s Jebel Ali Reserve into the sea. The release was attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum @faz3, Crown Prince of Dubai, who participated in the release of the hatchlings from the shore, as well as the larger animals directly into the sea via boat. #turtlerelease #turtlerehabilitation #worldseaturtleday #hawksbillturtle #dubaiturtlerehabilitationproject #emiratesmarineenvironmentalgroup Repost from @jumeirahgroup
  • #studentspotlight We believe that our students are the key to a more sustainable future and that they can make a real difference in their field. Today, we’d like to share @aashika_shibu and @akhila_girijan final Arc501 design project, which they conceived under the guidance of Prof. @cristiano.luchetti “We aim to build a sustainable machine prototype which can be inserted in every neighborhood in Sharjah to make the entire community energy efficient and enhance waste-water management. The machine consists of a loop that implements two strategies: filtration of grey water using reed bed strips and reusing the filtered water through an underground aquaponic and vertical farming system. In the future, this prototype can lead to functional developments such as an on-site farmers’ market and Agricultural Educational Center to further promote the idea of a community-centered sustainability approach.” #greendesign #greenarchitecture #sustainablestudents #studentproject #greencommunity #aquaponics #verticalfarming #greywater #wastewatertreatment #farmersmarket #sustainableaus_2020
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    #studentspotlight We believe that our students are the key to a more sustainable future and that they can make a real difference in their field. Today, we’d like to share @aashika_shibu and @akhila_girijan final Arc501 design project, which they conceived under the guidance of Prof. @cristiano.luchetti “We aim to build a sustainable machine prototype which can be inserted in every neighborhood in Sharjah to make the entire community energy efficient and enhance waste-water management. The machine consists of a loop that implements two strategies: filtration of grey water using reed bed strips and reusing the filtered water through an underground aquaponic and vertical farming system. In the future, this prototype can lead to functional developments such as an on-site farmers’ market and Agricultural Educational Center to further promote the idea of a community-centered sustainability approach.” #greendesign #greenarchitecture #sustainablestudents #studentproject #greencommunity #aquaponics #verticalfarming #greywater #wastewatertreatment #farmersmarket #sustainableaus_2020
  • To our AUS #classof2020 - We know that #graduation couldn’t have come at a more uncertain time this year. We want to extend our congrats to all of you and remind you of the great opportunities that lie ahead of you. Graduating from AUS means you have a unique skill set that empowers you to succeed despite uncertainties and to build a healthy, sustainable, and just world. We encourage you to take what you have learned about social and environmental responsibility into your future lives and careers and change the world for the better. Join AUS Graduate @simranchowdhryy and take you #sustainabilitypledge today! “The current situation demands a fundamental rethinking at both an individual and structural level. I envision a sustainable future where for-profit companies are leaders in the abatement of climate change. A future where individuals, communities, governments and businesses recognize and address this problem with unprecedented ingenuity, vision and collaboration. This starts with us. I pledge to do my part and actively consider the enviromental, social, and economic impact of my daily decisions and commit to reduce my ecological footprint while on campus, at home, and at work! I urge all my fellow graduates, and AUS students to take the sustainability pledge today.” To have your #graduationpledge featured on our account, simply tag @aussustainability or send us a message. #graduationpledgealliance #ausclassof2020 #sustainableaus_2020
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    To our AUS #classof2020 - We know that #graduation couldn’t have come at a more uncertain time this year. We want to extend our congrats to all of you and remind you of the great opportunities that lie ahead of you. Graduating from AUS means you have a unique skill set that empowers you to succeed despite uncertainties and to build a healthy, sustainable, and just world. We encourage you to take what you have learned about social and environmental responsibility into your future lives and careers and change the world for the better. Join AUS Graduate @simranchowdhryy and take you #sustainabilitypledge today! “The current situation demands a fundamental rethinking at both an individual and structural level. I envision a sustainable future where for-profit companies are leaders in the abatement of climate change. A future where individuals, communities, governments and businesses recognize and address this problem with unprecedented ingenuity, vision and collaboration. This starts with us. I pledge to do my part and actively consider the enviromental, social, and economic impact of my daily decisions and commit to reduce my ecological footprint while on campus, at home, and at work! I urge all my fellow graduates, and AUS students to take the sustainability pledge today.” To have your #graduationpledge featured on our account, simply tag @aussustainability or send us a message. #graduationpledgealliance #ausclassof2020 #sustainableaus_2020
  • The UAE is celebrating ‘World Environment Day’ under the slogan ‘Biodiversity’ on Friday, June 5. The United Nations (UN) chose the theme in light of the recent events in the world, including the fires in Brazil, the US and Australia, locust swarms in many regions and the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the world. #uae #world #environment #biodiversity #climatechange #pandemic #fires #global #un Repost from @arnnewscentre
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    The UAE is celebrating ‘World Environment Day’ under the slogan ‘Biodiversity’ on Friday, June 5. The United Nations (UN) chose the theme in light of the recent events in the world, including the fires in Brazil, the US and Australia, locust swarms in many regions and the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the world. #uae #world #environment #biodiversity #climatechange #pandemic #fires #global #un Repost from @arnnewscentre
  • @masdar is now recruiting for its Future Sustainability Leaders Program 2021! This is a year-round initiative that creates a network of young sustainability enthusiasts, offering them core knowledge, skills training, genuine work experience and networking skills through awareness sessions and various educational activities pertaining to sustainability. The program also includes international field trips, which include participating in international forums, in which the members of the program communicate with their fellow students around the world. Application details can be found at https://masdar.ae/en/strategic-platforms/youth-4-sustainability/future-sustainability-leaders-programme (link in bio). Application deadline is July 16, 2020. #futuresustainableleaders #sustainableuae #masdar #youthforsustainability
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    @masdar is now recruiting for its Future Sustainability Leaders Program 2021! This is a year-round initiative that creates a network of young sustainability enthusiasts, offering them core knowledge, skills training, genuine work experience and networking skills through awareness sessions and various educational activities pertaining to sustainability. The program also includes international field trips, which include participating in international forums, in which the members of the program communicate with their fellow students around the world. Application details can be found at https://masdar.ae/en/strategic-platforms/youth-4-sustainability/future-sustainability-leaders-programme (link in bio). Application deadline is July 16, 2020. #futuresustainableleaders #sustainableuae #masdar #youthforsustainability
  • *student spotlight* Another fantastic example how AUS students are addressing sustainability challenges in the classroom. Under the guidance of Prof. Faysal Tabbarah @faysaltabbarah 5th Year Architecture Students Nada Khalaf @nadarchitecture and Mariam Jacob @mariamjacob_arch aimed to uncover the potential of ‘Food Waste’ in Marrakesh by repurposing it for consumption and material construction. “There is an alarming amount of pre-consumption food waste placed in landfills in North Africa, which mostly comprises fruits and vegetables due to inefficient farming and storage methods. Our project “Thin Topographies” aspires to collect such waste from neighboring farms and markets and re-purpose the produce in our site that includes a processing facility, a market and food hall. The use of organic waste as biochar can help to reduce up to 50% of the cement needed during construction. Water is also a scarce resource in Marrakech; therefore efficient irrigation and water harvesting methods were employed through the formation of ridges and mounds on the ground. Overall, the project helps to improve sustainability literacy within the community by immersing the visitor in the repurposing of food waste. It also helps to support local vendors by allowing them to rent stalls within the food halls and celebrate the cuisine and produce of the country.” #foodwaste #studentproject #sustainablearchitecture #sustainabledesign #sustainablecampus #designingforthefuture #architecturestudents #sustainableaus
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    *student spotlight* Another fantastic example how AUS students are addressing sustainability challenges in the classroom. Under the guidance of Prof. Faysal Tabbarah @faysaltabbarah 5th Year Architecture Students Nada Khalaf @nadarchitecture and Mariam Jacob @mariamjacob_arch aimed to uncover the potential of ‘Food Waste’ in Marrakesh by repurposing it for consumption and material construction. “There is an alarming amount of pre-consumption food waste placed in landfills in North Africa, which mostly comprises fruits and vegetables due to inefficient farming and storage methods. Our project “Thin Topographies” aspires to collect such waste from neighboring farms and markets and re-purpose the produce in our site that includes a processing facility, a market and food hall. The use of organic waste as biochar can help to reduce up to 50% of the cement needed during construction. Water is also a scarce resource in Marrakech; therefore efficient irrigation and water harvesting methods were employed through the formation of ridges and mounds on the ground. Overall, the project helps to improve sustainability literacy within the community by immersing the visitor in the repurposing of food waste. It also helps to support local vendors by allowing them to rent stalls within the food halls and celebrate the cuisine and produce of the country.” #foodwaste #studentproject #sustainablearchitecture #sustainabledesign #sustainablecampus #designingforthefuture #architecturestudents #sustainableaus
  • As we are wrapping up the semester, we would like to thank our EcoReps for all their contributions during the academic year 2019/2020. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with such bright, inspiring and committed individuals and we are excited to continue our work with you in the fall semester! Take care, stay healthy and keep on changing the world, one day at a time! @bilaal_mir @khawlaalnuaimi @muaaz_ad @ishraq_emadeldein #ecoreps #sustainableaus_2020 #teamwork #studentwork #sustainablecampus #greencampus #sustainability
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    As we are wrapping up the semester, we would like to thank our EcoReps for all their contributions during the academic year 2019/2020. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with such bright, inspiring and committed individuals and we are excited to continue our work with you in the fall semester! Take care, stay healthy and keep on changing the world, one day at a time! @bilaal_mir @khawlaalnuaimi @muaaz_ad @ishraq_emadeldein #ecoreps #sustainableaus_2020 #teamwork #studentwork #sustainablecampus #greencampus #sustainability
  • Let’s plant some trees! We have partnered with @companiesforgood on a special initiative which allows you to de-clutter your home and do good at the same time. How? You donate your old electronics, and they plant one tree for each item! Not only will you keep your e-waste from going to the landfill, you will also contribute to a greener future! Simply collect all your old electronics (mobiles, laptops, keyboards, headphones etc) in a box, take a picture and register online at techfortress.org to arrange collection at your doorstep. @companiesforgood will collect, clean, repair and wipe everything then sell it on for a second life. All proceeds are then used to plant a tree for each electronic items donated. #TechForTrees #companiesforgood #UAE #sustainability #recycle #secondlife #dogood #covid #treeplanting #planet #corporatesocialresponsibility #treesforbetterfuture #dogood #zerowaste #bethechange #saveourplanet
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    Let’s plant some trees! We have partnered with @companiesforgood on a special initiative which allows you to de-clutter your home and do good at the same time. How? You donate your old electronics, and they plant one tree for each item! Not only will you keep your e-waste from going to the landfill, you will also contribute to a greener future! Simply collect all your old electronics (mobiles, laptops, keyboards, headphones etc) in a box, take a picture and register online at techfortress.org to arrange collection at your doorstep. @companiesforgood will collect, clean, repair and wipe everything then sell it on for a second life. All proceeds are then used to plant a tree for each electronic items donated. #TechForTrees #companiesforgood #UAE #sustainability #recycle #secondlife #dogood #covid #treeplanting #planet #corporatesocialresponsibility #treesforbetterfuture #dogood #zerowaste #bethechange #saveourplanet
  • With the need to use single-use face masks and gloves in our daily lives comes the responsibility to dispose of them correctly. In this @thenationaluae article, Mrs. Habiba Al Marashi, Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group @eegemirates warns that improperly discarded face masks and gloves could pose a huge threat to marine life and wildlife habitats. Most disposable masks contain materials that are not biodegradable, including plastics like polypropylene. And just like any single-use plastic, they most likely will end up polluting the world’s oceans. So how to dispose of personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly? 1, Don’t litter! Used face masks left on streets, parks and beaches do not only pose an environmental hazard but also a public health risk. 2, As per @who guidelines, used masks and gloves should be put in a closed bin or sealed bag immediately after use to limit the spread of the virus. For more information, click link in bio. Repost from @eegemirates • Read the article to know why the improper disposal of face masks and gloves today could give rise to another crisis. Mrs. Habiba Al Marashi, Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group in conversation with The National expressed the grave reality of plastic waste. https://www.thenational.ae/uae/environment/coronavirus-uae-environmentalists-sound-the-alarm-on-dangers-of-ppe-waste-1.1019509 #EmiratesEnvironmentalGroup #EEG #COVID19 #CoronavirusOutbreak #TheNational #Plasticwaste #PPE #Disposable #Gloves #Facemasks #PlasticPollution #Environment #Sustainability #CleanUAE #UAEFightsCOVID19 #WorldFightsCOVID19
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    With the need to use single-use face masks and gloves in our daily lives comes the responsibility to dispose of them correctly. In this @thenationaluae article, Mrs. Habiba Al Marashi, Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group @eegemirates warns that improperly discarded face masks and gloves could pose a huge threat to marine life and wildlife habitats. Most disposable masks contain materials that are not biodegradable, including plastics like polypropylene. And just like any single-use plastic, they most likely will end up polluting the world’s oceans. So how to dispose of personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly? 1, Don’t litter! Used face masks left on streets, parks and beaches do not only pose an environmental hazard but also a public health risk. 2, As per @who guidelines, used masks and gloves should be put in a closed bin or sealed bag immediately after use to limit the spread of the virus. For more information, click link in bio. Repost from @eegemirates • Read the article to know why the improper disposal of face masks and gloves today could give rise to another crisis. Mrs. Habiba Al Marashi, Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group in conversation with The National expressed the grave reality of plastic waste. https://www.thenational.ae/uae/environment/coronavirus-uae-environmentalists-sound-the-alarm-on-dangers-of-ppe-waste-1.1019509 #EmiratesEnvironmentalGroup #EEG #COVID19 #CoronavirusOutbreak #TheNational #Plasticwaste #PPE #Disposable #Gloves #Facemasks #PlasticPollution #Environment #Sustainability #CleanUAE #UAEFightsCOVID19 #WorldFightsCOVID19