The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) and INSEAD have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in energy and water efficiency, sustainability, and behavioural change.

The partnership aims to support sustainable development and enhance Abu Dhabi’s global reputation as an energy hub.

The MoU was co-signed by Eng. Mohamed Saleh Al-Hadrami, Acting Energy and Water Efficiency Performance Director at the DoE, and Zeina Sleiman, Global Director of Alumni Engagement and Learning at INSEAD. Directors from both entities attended the signing ceremony.

Eng. Ahmed Al Falasi, Executive Director of the Energy Efficiency Sector, stated that the collaboration would help implement scalable and impactful initiatives. These efforts align with the Abu Dhabi DSM and Energy Rationalisation Strategy 2030.

Zeina Sleiman commented that the MoU marks a proud moment for INSEAD. She highlighted the importance of combining scientific research with real-world energy efficiency applications.

The MoU outlines several key objectives:

• Knowledge sharing and institutional capacity building in energy efficiency
• Studying electricity and water usage patterns to promote resource-conscious behaviour
• Launching joint pilot programmes to improve resource use and public awareness

The agreement also covers benchmarking research on energy consumption and the development of data-driven sustainability strategies. Strategic alliances will be formed to expand the impact of successful pilot projects.

According to the DoE, the partnership will focus on exchanging information, conducting research, and evaluating pilot programme outcomes. The collaboration is expected to ensure high standards of institutional cooperation.

Related post

View all