Advancing Environmental Conservation for Future Generations at Middlesex University Dubai
- Monday, 25 November 2024
Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai hosted a symposium on Wednesday 21 November, with the title and aim of Advancing Environmental Conservation for Future Generations.
The event provided a platform for discussions focused on sustainability, environmental stewardship, and conservation. Faculty, students, and industry leaders gathered to hear the keynote addresses, panel discussions, and visions for the future of environmental preservation.
The symposium included distinguished speakers Dr Waleed Shaaban, CEO of Emirates Park Zoo & Resort; Dr Mike Cheetham, Sustainability Manager at Hotpack Global; Marsenia Trinanda Haris, Manager of Education, Conservation, and Research at Emirates Park Zoo & Resort; and Andrew Mackenzie, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Institute for Sustainable Development, MDX Dubai.
These leaders shared their expertise on how businesses and institutions can drive sustainability through actionable strategies, including reducing carbon footprints and championing environmental awareness.
The event, organised by Sony Sreejith, Business Lecturer, MDX Dubai and Mahnoush Gharehdash, Supply Chain Management Lecturer, MDX Dubai, was another benefit of the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) MDX Dubai has with Hotpack Global and Emirates Park Zoo & Resort. These partnerships strengthen the university’s commitment to sustainability and conservation awareness, benefiting students and faculty by providing real-world insights.
This symposium marked the university’s ongoing efforts to foster a culture of environmental responsibility. It was an opportunity for students to engage directly with industry leaders and gain a deeper understanding of how they can contribute to global sustainability efforts.
The event also saw the launch of the Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation Club by the student body. The club aims to bridge academic and practical knowledge through activities such as field visits, workshops with ecological experts, and real-world conservation projects, where students can gain hands-on experience with the tools and frameworks used in biodiversity reporting.
MDX Dubai remains committed to its mission of nurturing environmental stewardship, innovation, and sustainability. The university offers an MA in Global Governance and Sustainable Development.
There are places available to start on this course in January – apply now.
