The Mubadala Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (ACCESS), a cornerstone research center at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), is accelerating efforts to understand the environmental landscape of the Arabian Peninsula and the Gulf region. This vital initiative comes at a critical juncture, as the region grapples with rapid societal and economic development, necessitating a deeper comprehension of the intricate relationship between human progress and the surrounding environment.
Established by the NYUAD Research Institute, the Mubadala ACCESS Center serves as a focal point for interdisciplinary environmental and climate research. The center boasts a team of accomplished researchers with expertise across diverse environmental disciplines, encompassing oceanography, marine biology, and microbial ecology. This breadth of knowledge allows them to conduct groundbreaking investigations into the unique ecological makeup of the Arabian region.
A key objective of the Mubadala ACCESS Center is to bridge the gap between the current state of scientific understanding and the burgeoning needs of the region. The center is actively building its observational and modeling capacity in both the marine and atmospheric sectors. This enhanced capability will empower researchers to meticulously monitor environmental changes and develop sophisticated models to predict future trends.
The center's commitment extends beyond theoretical research. The Mubadala ACCESS Center fosters a spirit of collaboration, actively engaging with government agencies and stakeholders within the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This collaborative approach ensures that the center's research findings translate into practical solutions that can be implemented to address the environmental challenges confronting the region. The center's contributions are expected to be particularly instrumental in the lead-up to the UAE's hosting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28), a pivotal global summit on climate change.