Abu Dhabi University

Venue for the 3rd Biennial GRF–SPaC Conference

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Shilpa Iyanna

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 United  Arab  Emirates  (UAE)  

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         Ecological  Footprint  of  UAE  (2008)  

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         Ecological  Footprint  of  UAE  (2008)  

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         Ecological  Footprint  of  UAE  (2008)  

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     A;en<on  of  Global  Leaders  now  on  UAE  

The   Secretary   of   State   of   the   United   States   of   America,   Hillary  Rodham  Clinton    

“UAE   is   so   well   posi:oned   to   compete   in   the   21st   century  because  of  its  commitment  to  clean,  renewable  energy.”    

United  Na:ons  Secretary  General  Ban  Ki-­‐Moon    

“The   UAE   is   a   champion   in   global   efforts   to   check   climate  change”.    

He   urged   other   na:ons   to   follow   the   example   set   by   the  UAE   in  terms  of  sustainability  efforts  and  clean  energy  deployment.  

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   Examples  

Households  are  responsible  for  57%  of  UAE’s  ecological  footprint  with  ligh:ng   accoun:ng   for   20%   of   household   energy   consump:on.   The  UAE  Ligh<ng  Standard  was  introduced  which  has:  

•  Reduced the country’s energy consumption by 500MW annually

•  Carbon emissions lowered, equivalent to removing 165,000 cars off the road every year.

•  Financial savings in terms of reduced electricity bills

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   Abu  Dhabi  as  the  venue  for  the    next  conference    

There  is  lots  more  happening  in  Abu  Dhabi  and  the  other  Emirates  of  UAE:  

Masdar;   Tabreed;   Es<dama   –   just   to   state   a   few  ini<a<ves  

We’ll  wait  for  you  in  Abu  Dhabi  to  share  and  discover  all  our  other  secrets  

We   look   forward   to   learning   from   your   experience   and  exper:se,   to   exchange   ideas   and  best   prac:ces   that  will  lead  us  towards  a  sustainable  future.    

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Local  Organizing  Commi;ee  Abu   Dhabi   University   was   chartered   as   a   private  ins:tu:on  of  higher  learning  in  the  year  2000.  

The   university   currently   serves   over   5300   students   from  over   62   different   na:onali:es   at   Abu   Dhabi   and   Al   Ain  campuses.  

College   of   Business   Administra<on:   With   almost   1500  students,  College  of  Business  Administra:on  is  one  of  the  largest  at  Abu  Dhabi  University.    

“Center  for  Sustainable  Business  Prac<ces  (CSBP)”  

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   Proposed  Schedule    

•  Proposed  Date:  March  2016  or  December  2016  •  Local  Organizing  Commi;ee:  Faculty  at  the  College  of  Business  Administra:on,  Abu  Dhabi  University  

•  Proposed   Venue:   A   reputed   hotel   in   Abu   Dhabi,  with   accommoda:on   op:ons   and   Abu   Dhabi  University.    

•  Special  Ac<vi<es  and  Conference  Excursions:  Some  ideas   –   Desert   Safari;   Masdar   City   Visit;   Zayed  Mosque  Visit,  Half  day  trip  to  Dubai  etc.    

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Thank you !!