Subject of Consultation:

The HCT's Communication Department launched a series of questionnaires on the role of Higher Education Institutions in raising awareness about sustainability and the COP28 conference among its target group of students and graduates.

Objective:

The consultation seeks to engage the target group of students and graduates in shaping the HCT's involvement in the COP28 conference; leveraging their input for the development of sustainability awareness campaigns; and strengthening HCT's role in promoting sustainability concepts and best practices, particularly among youth.

First consultation text:

*Do you believe that the role of youth is crucial for achieving sustainability?"

- Yes

- No

Second consultation text:

In your view, which environmental sustainability topics have the highest importance?

- Recycling

- Clean energy

- Climate change

- Minimizing electronic footprint

Third consultation text:

Which activities would you prefer to participate in during COP28?

Taking part in panel discussions

Presenting projects with innovative solutions

Volunteering in conference organization

Fourth consultation text:

The efforts made by the UAE to reduce climate change are:

- The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

- Investments in clean energy

- Support for global initiatives aimed at reducing ozone layer depletion

- All of the above

e-decision Making:

The HCT's Communication Department will analyze the results of each consultation and prepare a comprehensive report, to be shared with the COP28 working group at HCT. This report will serve as a reference for identifying opportunities for students and graduates to engage in the COP 28 climate change conference. Furthermore, these findings will serve as a guide for developing content to be used in sustainability-focused awareness campaigns and also for enhancing HCT's role in this domain.