The Office of Sustainability Organizes an Orientation Session for New Students on Emergency Preparedness, Sustainability, and Climate Action

The Office of Sustainability at Ajman University organized an orientation session for new students titled "Emergency Preparedness, Sustainability, and Climate Action," aimed at empowering them to prepare for emergencies, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and take proactive steps toward safety and environmental responsibility. Additionally, the session was attended by new international exchange students, with a focus on raising awareness about how to act in different emergency situations, the importance of environmental consciousness, and fostering a commitment to sustainability and climate action in their daily lives both on and off-campus. 

The session was presented by Maya Haddad, the Sustainability Manager at Ajman University, who covered several important topics, including the significance of emergency preparedness, how to act during medical emergencies, recognizing and interpreting emergency signals, best practices for fire safety and evacuation strategies, as well as handling natural disasters and lab-related emergencies. The session also included an explanation of how to understand campus evacuation maps and assembly points. At the end of the session, Maya Haddad emphasized that Ajman University continues its commitment to sustainability and climate action through organizing initiatives, workshops, events, and active participation in the COP28 conference. 

This session represents the efforts of the Office of Sustainability at Ajman University to raise environmental awareness among students and equip them with the necessary skills to handle emergencies, contributing to the development of a safe and sustainable campus environment.