Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) and INSEAD have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in energy and water efficiency, sustainability, and behavioural change. This partnership aims to support sustainable development and reinforce Abu Dhabi's standing as a global energy hub.
According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was co-signed by Eng. Mohamed Saleh Al-Hadrami, Energy and Water Efficiency Performance Director/Acting, and Zeina Sleiman, Global Director of Alumni Engagement and Learning for INSEAD, in the presence of directors from both organisations. Eng. Ahmed Al Falasi, Energy Efficiency Sector Executive Director, commented that the collaboration will allow the execution of scalable initiatives to foster resource-conscious behaviour and achieve the objectives of the Abu Dhabi DSM and Energy Rationalisation Strategy 2030.
Sleiman expressed pride in the signing of the memorandum, stating it represents a partnership built on the exchange of scientific knowledge and real-world application in energy efficiency and sustainability. The MoU's purpose is to share knowledge, build institutional capacity in energy efficiency, study consumption behaviours, and implement collaborative pilot programmes to improve resource use and increase societal awareness.
The collaboration also includes benchmarking research on energy consumption and developing data-driven strategies to support sustainable policies. There will be a focus on strategic alliances following pilot projects to expand their influence. The MoU emphasizes information exchange, research execution, and evaluation of pilot programme results to maintain high standards of cooperation.
