{"id":16662,"date":"2025-04-25T15:09:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T12:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/mena\/%d9%85%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d8%a4%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%a5%d9%84%d9%89-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b9%d9%85%d9%84-%d9%83%d9%8a%d9%81-%d8%aa%d9%82%d9%88%d8%af-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a5%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%a7\/"},"modified":"2025-04-25T15:54:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T12:54:07","slug":"from-vision-to-action-how-the-uae-is-championing-a-new-economic-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/mena\/en\/from-vision-to-action-how-the-uae-is-championing-a-new-economic-future\/","title":{"rendered":"From Vision to Action: How the UAE is Championing a New Economic Future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/1272d6d3-dsc_0177-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/1272d6d3-dsc_0177-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/1272d6d3-dsc_0177-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/1272d6d3-dsc_0177-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/1272d6d3-dsc_0177-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/1272d6d3-dsc_0177.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Redefining Success: How Greenpeace UAE\u2019s Wellbeing Economy Award is Sparking a Movement<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p>In a world where economic success is often measured by profit margins and GDP growth, a quiet revolution is taking root in the UAE. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/mena\/en\/greenpeace-menas-2024-2025-uae-wellbeing-economy-award\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greenpeace UAE Wellbeing Economy Award<\/a>, now in its second year, isn\u2019t just another competition\u2014it\u2019s a rallying cry for a future where prosperity means more than numbers on a spreadsheet. It\u2019s about people, planet, and purpose.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u062c\u0627\u0626\u0632\u0629 \u0627\u0642\u062a\u0635\u0627\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0631\u0641\u0627\u0647 \u0641\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0625\u0645\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a: \u0645\u0628\u0627\u062f\u0631\u0629 \u0631\u0627\u0626\u062f\u0629 \u0644\u062a\u0643\u0631\u064a\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0627\u062d\u062b\u064a\u0646 \u0641\u064a \u0645\u062c\u0627\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0633\u062a\u062f\u0627\u0645\u0629\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fIMO6fsJ1U0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>Why This Award Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>In 2023, as the UAE prepared to host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/mena\/en\/cop28\/\">COP28<\/a>, a pressing question emerged: How can economic growth serve people and the planet, not just profit?<\/p>\n\n<p>To answer this question, Greenpeace MENA launched the Wellbeing Economy Award.&nbsp; This wasn\u2019t just another academic contest\u2014it was a challenge to rewrite the rules of progress. The first edition of the award was held in collaboration with Abu Dhabi University. For the second edition, celebrated on 10 April 2025, we partnered with Ajman University and the Universities Climate Network to build on the momentum and continue inspiring student-led visions of a just and sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n<p>Ghiwa Nakat, the Executive Director of Greenpeace MENA said: &#8220;The UAE Wellbeing Economy Award Ceremony is not just a recognition of outstanding research, but a bold call to action. It highlights the UAE\u2019s leadership in creating an environment that prioritizes the sustainability and wellbeing of its citizens and residents.<\/p>\n\n<p>Traditional economic models, focused solely on growth, have led to inequality, environmental damage, and social challenges. A wellbeing economy offers a powerful alternative, redefining prosperity to prioritize the quality of life, social equity, and the sustainability of the planet. The UAE is now leading the way!\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/831c98b7-dsc_0070-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/831c98b7-dsc_0070-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/831c98b7-dsc_0070-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/831c98b7-dsc_0070-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/831c98b7-dsc_0070-909x1366.jpg 909w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/831c98b7-dsc_0070-226x340.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/831c98b7-dsc_0070.jpg 998w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The award challenges students and researchers to rethink what \u201cprogress\u201d looks like. As the world prepares to host COP30 in Brazil, this initiative underscores a critical shift: economic systems must serve humanity, not the other way around.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u201cBy collaborating with academic institutions, researchers, and multi-stakeholder partners, we aim to build an economy that values both human and environmental health, shaping a future where sustainability and wellbeing are inseparable.\u201d Nakat adds. \u201cThe winning projects prove that sustainability and wellbeing aren\u2019t abstract ideals\u2014they\u2019re achievable, practical, and urgent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Who Stepped Up? The Faces of Change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The call went out in the UAE, with an invitation to rethink prosperity. Eligible participants included:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Undergrad Students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independent researchers and Academics&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government innovators (with real-world policy potential)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>A distinguished jury of experts in sustainable economics, education, and policy evaluated the submissions. You can meet the jury members<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/mena\/en\/list-of-jury-members\/\"> here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Meet the Changemakers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>This year\u2019s winners didn\u2019t just submit papers\u2014they delivered blueprints for a better tomorrow. Their work is already turning heads, from academia to government corridors.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/97afea18-dsc_0147-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"1st Place: Bayan Alradib, Farah Adnan, and Dr. Samer Zyoud (Ajman University) for their research titled \u201cEmpowering the UAE Renewable Energy Future with high efficiency CZTS Solar Cells.\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-16640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/97afea18-dsc_0147-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/97afea18-dsc_0147-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/97afea18-dsc_0147-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/97afea18-dsc_0147-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/97afea18-dsc_0147.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1st Place: Bayan Alradib, Farah Adnan, and Dr. Samer Zyoud (Ajman University) for their research titled \u201c<em>Empowering the UAE Renewable Energy Future with high efficiency CZTS Solar Cells.\u201d<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Imagine solar panels so efficient they could power entire communities\u2014affordably. That\u2019s the promise of this breakthrough.<\/p>\n\n<p><em>\u201cWinning the Wellbeing Economy Award is a powerful reminder that innovation rooted in sustainability can make real change\u2014our CZTS solar cell project not only supports clean energy goals, but also reflects how young minds can build solutions that protect both people and the planet\u201d , says Bayan.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/fd3dfab0-dsc_0128-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"2nd Place: Dr. Mohammed Elseidi (Umm Al Quwain University) for his research titled \u201cConstructing and Forecasting a Hybrid Well-Being Index for the UAE: A Data-Driven vs. Equal-Weight Approach.\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-16643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/fd3dfab0-dsc_0128-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/fd3dfab0-dsc_0128-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/fd3dfab0-dsc_0128-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/fd3dfab0-dsc_0128-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/fd3dfab0-dsc_0128.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2nd Place: Dr. Mohammed Elseidi (Umm Al Quwain University) for his research titled \u201c<em>Constructing and Forecasting a Hybrid Well-Being Index for the UAE: A Data-Driven vs. Equal-Weight Approach.\u201d<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>GDP doesn\u2019t measure happiness, health, or environmental resilience. Dr. Elseidia&#8217;s smarter model uses indicators to track what truly matters. His goal? Policies that put people first.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/f853e882-dsc_0112-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"3rd Place Najla Almatrooshi &amp; Nicole Weber (Sorbonne Abu Dhabi) for their research titled \u201cDesert Bloom Economies: Reimagining Gulf Wellbeing through Biomimicry, Non Anthropocentric Ethics and Post-Rentier Narratives.\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-16646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/f853e882-dsc_0112-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/f853e882-dsc_0112-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/f853e882-dsc_0112-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/f853e882-dsc_0112-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/f853e882-dsc_0112.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">3rd Place Najla Almatrooshi &amp; Nicole Weber (Sorbonne Abu Dhabi) for their research titled<em> \u201cDesert Bloom Economies: Reimagining Gulf Wellbeing through Biomimicry, Non Anthropocentric Ethics and Post-Rentier Narratives.\u201d<\/em><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>What if economies mimicked ecosystems? This team of undergraduate students drew inspiration from biomimicry and ethics to propose a post-oil future where growth is circular, not extractive.<\/p>\n\n<p><em>\u201cWinning the Wellbeing Economy Award for Desert Bloom Economies is not just a recognition, it&#8217;s a call to action. It affirms that even in the heart of arid lands, new futures can bloom when we root our economies in care, balance, and non-anthropocentric values\u201d,&nbsp; comments Najla.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p><strong><strong>The Bigger Picture<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div data-hydrate=\"planet4-blocks\/gallery\" data-attributes=\"{&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;multiple_image&quot;:&quot;16653,16652,16649&quot;,&quot;image_data&quot;:[{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/5d75d109-dsc_0177.jpg&quot;,&quot;focalPoint&quot;:{&quot;x&quot;:0.5,&quot;y&quot;:0.5},&quot;id&quot;:16653},{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/5d75d109-dsc02760.jpg&quot;,&quot;focalPoint&quot;:{&quot;x&quot;:0.5,&quot;y&quot;:0.5},&quot;id&quot;:16652},{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/0538d56e-dsc02781.jpg&quot;,&quot;focalPoint&quot;:{&quot;x&quot;:0.5,&quot;y&quot;:0.5},&quot;id&quot;:16649}],&quot;gallery_block_style&quot;:0,&quot;gallery_block_title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;gallery_block_description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;gallery_block_focus_points&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;image_src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/5d75d109-dsc_0177.jpg&quot;,&quot;image_srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/5d75d109-dsc_0177.jpg 1500w, https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/5d75d109-dsc_0177-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/5d75d109-dsc_0177-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/5d75d109-dsc_0177-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/5d75d109-dsc_0177-510x340.jpg 510w&quot;,&quot;image_sizes&quot;:false,&quot;alt_text&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focus_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;credits&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;image_src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/5d75d109-dsc02760.jpg&quot;,&quot;image_srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/5d75d109-dsc02760.jpg 1600w, https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/5d75d109-dsc02760-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/5d75d109-dsc02760-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/5d75d109-dsc02760-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/5d75d109-dsc02760-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/5d75d109-dsc02760-510x340.jpg 510w&quot;,&quot;image_sizes&quot;:false,&quot;alt_text&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focus_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;credits&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;image_src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/0538d56e-dsc02781.jpg&quot;,&quot;image_srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/0538d56e-dsc02781.jpg 1500w, https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/0538d56e-dsc02781-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/0538d56e-dsc02781-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/0538d56e-dsc02781-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.greenpeace.org\\\/static\\\/planet4-mena-stateless\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/0538d56e-dsc02781-510x340.jpg 510w&quot;,&quot;image_sizes&quot;:false,&quot;alt_text&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focus_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;credits&quot;:&quot;&quot;}]}}\"><section class=\"block carousel-wrap \"><\/section><\/div>\n<p>The Wellbeing Economy Award isn\u2019t just about accolades. It\u2019s about:<\/p>\n\n<p>Creating a legacy as the UAE cements its role as a sustainability leader.<\/p>\n\n<p>Bridging gaps between academia, policymakers, and communities.<\/p>\n\n<p>Amplifying alternatives and voices often left out of economic debates.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/7b34cbc0-dsc2624-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/7b34cbc0-dsc2624-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/7b34cbc0-dsc2624-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/7b34cbc0-dsc2624-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/7b34cbc0-dsc2624-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/7b34cbc0-dsc2624.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Dr. Karim Seghir, Chancellor of Ajman University, commented: \u201cAs a non-profit institution, Ajman University continues to emphasise its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Through this initiative, the University aims to create equitable communities where resources are used efficiently and the fundamental needs of all individuals are met, further reinforcing the symbiotic relationship between economic development, social progress, and environmental stewardship. The Wellbeing Economy Award has empowered our future leaders to take decisive actions toward creating meaningful change while highlighting the critical importance of sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/14e26e56-dsc_0531-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/14e26e56-dsc_0531-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/14e26e56-dsc_0531-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/14e26e56-dsc_0531-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/14e26e56-dsc_0531-909x1366.jpg 909w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/14e26e56-dsc_0531-226x340.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-mena-stateless\/2025\/04\/14e26e56-dsc_0531.jpg 998w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Maya Haddad, Head of Operations of UAE Universities Climate Network, stated: \u201cThe UAE Wellbeing Economy Award is a crucial step in strengthening the connection between academia and environmental stewardship. The research presented at the event showcases the steadfast dedication of young scholars and professionals who are deeply committed to building a sustainable future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Next? Leveraging Innovation for Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The momentum doesn\u2019t stop here. Over the coming months, Greenpeace MENA will be working closely with the winning teams to amplify and apply their ideas in real-world contexts. Whether it\u2019s supporting further research, engaging with policymakers, or sparking public conversations, we\u2019re committed to turning these visionary projects into actionable change. 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