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MiSK, Tokyo University Sign MoU to Set up Mohammed bin Salman Center for Future Science and Technology

MiSK Foundation and Tokyo University ink MoU to establish the Mohammed bin Salman Center for Future Science and Technology. (SPA)
MiSK Foundation and Tokyo University ink MoU to establish the Mohammed bin Salman Center for Future Science and Technology. (SPA)
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MiSK, Tokyo University Sign MoU to Set up Mohammed bin Salman Center for Future Science and Technology

MiSK Foundation and Tokyo University ink MoU to establish the Mohammed bin Salman Center for Future Science and Technology. (SPA)
MiSK Foundation and Tokyo University ink MoU to establish the Mohammed bin Salman Center for Future Science and Technology. (SPA)

The Initiatives Center at the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, "MiSK Foundation", and Tokyo University signed in Tokyo on Friday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Mohammed bin Salman Center for Future Science and Technology, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

The MoU was signed in the presence of President of the University of Tokyo Dr. Makoto Gonokami, Chairman of the Board of Directors of MiSK Initiatives Center Badr Al-Asaker and Saudi Ambassador to Japan Naif Al-Fhadi.

Al-Asaker said the MoU aims to train about 60 Saudi male and female youths at the University of Tokyo in the fields of renewable and nuclear energy in cooperation with experts from the industrial and research sector in Japan, in addition to field visits to factories and research centers.

The deal is an extension of the existing partnership between MiSK Foundation and the University of Tokyo, he added.

For his part, Gonokami said setting up the Center is a wonderful opportunity to enhance and deepen cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Japan.

“We will proceed in developing our partnerships to achieve the Saudi-Japanese vision 2030,” he stressed.

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Saudi Arabia Announces Historic UNCCD Green Zone, Thematic Days to Accelerate Action on Land Degradation

Saudi Arabia Announces Historic UNCCD Green Zone, Thematic Days to Accelerate Action on Land Degradation
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Saudi Arabia Announces Historic UNCCD Green Zone, Thematic Days to Accelerate Action on Land Degradation

Saudi Arabia Announces Historic UNCCD Green Zone, Thematic Days to Accelerate Action on Land Degradation

The Presidency of COP16 Riyadh, which will be hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from December 2 to 13, has announced the establishment of a Green Zone and the organization of seven thematic days. This initiative marks a first in the history of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
For the first time, a UNCCD COP will feature a Green Zone and thematic days as part of Saudi Arabia's leadership under its incoming COP16 Presidency. This landmark program reflects the Kingdom's commitment to galvanizing global action to combat land degradation, drought, and desertification, SPA reported.
The Green Zone aims to raise global awareness about land degradation and to connect key decision-makers from the scientific, NGO, political, business, and at-risk communities. The goal is to develop and fund lasting solutions. Thematic days in both the Green and Blue Zones will address key issues, including agri-food systems and finance.
"Land degradation, desertification, and drought affect almost every corner of the planet and every living being on it, from species at risk of extinction to the livelihoods of those impacted by severe drought," said Deputy Minister for Environment at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and Advisor to the UNCCD COP16 Presidency Dr. Osama Faqeeha.
"Saudi Arabia will host the first-ever UNCCD COP16 Green Zone to mobilize the international community and maximize the opportunity during December's conference to deliver lasting global change. Whether you wish to attend as a visitor engaging in critical conversations about land restoration or as an exhibitor showcasing innovation, I encourage people to register and be part of the solution," Dr. Faqeeha added.
The Green and Blue Zones will host seven thematic days designed to foster action and dialogue among key stakeholders. Land Day will spotlight land restoration initiatives and nature-based solutions. The Business for Land Forum will bring together global leaders to discuss the economic imperatives of sustainable land practices. Finance Day will address the financing gap in combating land degradation. A special ministerial dialogue will showcase innovation in Sustainable Land Management financing, tackling the challenge highlighted by the UN Environment Program: $7 trillion is invested annually in activities that harm nature, equivalent to 7 percent of global GDP. Governance Day will focus on improving women's land rights and addressing pressing policy issues surrounding land tenure and resource governance. Agri-Food Systems Day will explore food security, crop resilience, and sustainable farming practices. Resilience Day will address water scarcity, drought resilience, and early warning systems for sand and dust storms. People's Day will feature a youth caucus addressing the critical role of young people, a gender caucus, and discussions about increasing the participation of at-risk groups. According to UNCCD, one billion people under the age of 25 live in regions heavily dependent on land and natural resources for livelihoods.
Science, Technology, and Innovation Day will emphasize the role of science in land restoration and prevention of further degradation. This day will nurture long-term solutions, ensure synergies with climate and biodiversity fields, and address research and funding gaps.