Dubai-based SEE Institute Collaborates with Mohawk College for Promoting Sustainable Practices Through Education

Mohawk College and SEE Institute, a net-zero emissions building based in Dubai, UAE, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers at both institutions in the areas of research, training, and academic studies.

SEE Institute, based in Dubai, is a hub for sustainability education, research, and business incubation, promoting sustainable practices in the Middle East and globally. Mohawk College, located in Hamilton, ON, is an internationally recognized leader in sustainable development, research, and education. Both institutions are home to two of the world’s most recognized net-zero buildings: Mohawk College’s Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation and the SEE Institute building. The agreement is rooted in their shared commitment to promoting the mainstream adoption of sustainability and climate action towards a net-zero carbon future.

“Mohawk College is excited to partner with SEE Institute to pursue a net-zero future through collaboration, education, and research,” said Paul Armstrong, President of Mohawk College. “Our institutions share a common commitment to climate action and achieving the ambitions of the Paris Agreement and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We have each demonstrated that net-zero is possible, and we look forward to working with SEE Institute to create enriching opportunities for our students and faculty.”

Engineer Faris Saeed, the Founder and Chairman of SEE Institute, said, “This partnership with Mohawk College signifies a powerful alignment of our mutual goals to drive innovation and foster a global mindset towards sustainability. By combining our expertise and resources, we are creating unparalleled opportunities for students and faculty, while setting a precedent for international cooperation in achieving a net-zero emissions future.”

Through the agreement, the partners will explore ways to:

– Promote student exchanges/pathways from degree, diploma, and certificate programs.

– Explore credit transfers, dual credentials, and joint degrees through student and faculty exchanges (virtual and in-person).

– Share teaching resources.

– Explore opportunities for co-ops, placements, internships, and projects for students.

– Promote the institutions at conferences and symposiums.

– Conduct research and applied research collaborations and industry studies.

Once the institutions have decided on the terms for any education, training, or mobility opportunities, they will establish formal agreements accordingly. This initial agreement will remain in place for five years.