On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the Sharjah Smart Center for Climate Resilience (SSCCR) organized a landmark workshop at the University of Sharjah, bringing together key governmental entities, researchers, and policy leaders to strengthen collaboration in tackling climate change and advancing environmental sustainability in the UAE and beyond.

The workshop featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and the University of Sharjah, underscoring a joint commitment to integrate national climate policies with scientific research and academic expertise. The agreement was signed by Her Excellency Dr. Alanoud Al Haj, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Green Development and Climate Change Sector, and His Excellency Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah.

This collaboration will focus on key areas such as climate risk forecasting, data-driven policymaking, remote sensing, and AI-based environmental monitoring—helping pave the way for a more climate-resilient future.

In addition to this milestone, the event also celebrated the signing of a collaborative research agreement between the University of Sharjah and DAVAS Prime Middle East Manufacturing. This initiative aims to enhance agricultural sustainability in arid and desert regions through the application of glauconite as a soil ameliorant, in combination with biochar and biostimulants (bioeffectors). The project will be implemented in two phases, starting with controlled greenhouse experiments and expanding to field applications across the Gulf, Middle East, and North Africa.

Both agreements mark a significant step in aligning scientific innovation with national and regional sustainability agendas, further positioning SSCCR as a driving force in building climate resilience through impactful research and strategic partnerships.