In November 2023, Veolia and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi signed a Memorandum of Understanding, to roll out an exclusive partnership covering research and academic collaboration, student internships, and research capacity building and development.
As per the agreement, Veolia will also utilize its leadership in strategic sectors such as water, waste and energy management to work with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and organize conferences, seminars, workshops and other relevant events related to their common interests around sustainability and a clean-energy future.
The MoU was signed by Philippe Bourdeaux, Vice President Africa, Near & Middle East of Veolia, and Professor Nathalie Martial-Braz, Vice-Chancellor of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, in a ceremony during COP28, and will remain valid for an initial term of five years.