The Cyprus Institute (CyI) and the Municipality and Planning Department - Ajman (MPDA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to consolidate their cooperation and coordination in the fields of sustainability and clean energy.

The MoU was signed on behalf of CyI by Professor Jean Sciare, Director of the Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C), and on behalf of MDPA, by Eng. Khalid Moeen Al Hosani, MPDA’s Executive Director of the Public Health and Environment Sector, in the presence of officials from both parties.

Professor Sciare noted that The Cyprus Institute and the MPDA share common goals in terms of conducting scientific research and studies based on scientific facts and innovation in the fields of sustainability and the environment, climate and atmosphere research, focusing on addressing the challenges and impacts of climate change and air pollution.

Khalid Moeen stressed that the MoU is in line with the MPDA's vision and strategic directions, stressing the desire of both parties to support and enhance the existing cooperation between them, in the belief in their role in achieving the goals of the wise directions of the State in general, and the Emirate of Ajman in particular, in areas that concern both parties, and the role of each party and their contribution in scientific studies and research related to air quality, emissions, clean energy and carbon neutrality.

The MoU will form the basis for scientific collaboration between the two parties and outlines their engagement and effective cooperation in implementing joint initiatives, establishing projects and programs within the Emirate of Ajman that enhance air quality in the context of sustainable development, exchanging fruitful experiences and expertise in implementing air quality strategies and projects, and organizing joint workshops, seminars, conferences and events to enhance and exchange ideas on air quality and carbon neutrality, in addition to taking part in various activities held by either party.

The MoU also includes provisions to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise between the two parties and discuss opportunities for launching joint research and development projects in the field of carbon neutrality and innovation, which contribute to preserving and sustaining the environment.