By signing a new project, Denmark and Asian University for Women (AUW) are set to foster climate leadership among young women. The initiative aims to create a platform for youth-driven climate solutions by making linkages between academia and industry.
Mr. Christian Brix Møller, Danish Ambassador to Bangladesh, and Dr. Rubana Huq, Vice Chancellor of AUW, formalized this four-year partnership.
Mr. Christian Brix Møller said ´As a university promoting women´s leadership and offering higher education to the most vulnerable women from diverse backgrounds, AUW is uniquely positioned to implement the promises of this climate leadership project. Through this engagement, we believe AUW can create women leaders who can step up as climate frontrunners for Bangladesh and the region.
This project aims to develop innovative climate change leaders and change-makers by providing AUW students with comprehensive education and training in climate science, environmental engineering, and leadership. The program will equip students to play a vital role in advancing climate resilience and environmental sustainability.
Dr. Rubana Huqsaid´AUW has always been a symbol of creativity and ingenuity. This partnership will create opportunities for our students to be engaged with climate-related discourses and research. I would like to recall the contribution of Lone Dybkjær, who was instrumental in setting up this university. ´
The late Lone Dybkjær, a former Danish politician, played a keyrole in the establishment of AUW and remained involved with the institution since its inception. The Lone Dybkjær Foundation continues to provide scholarships to AUW students and facilitates exchange programmes.
The new partnership will also offer scholarships, internships and job placement opportunities for AUW students with a range of prestigious institutions.