Danish Ambassador to Bangladesh Christian Brix Moller has said Asian University for Women (AUW), as a university promoting women´s leadership and offering higher education to the most vulnerable women from diverse backgrounds, is uniquely positioned to implement the promises of climate leadership project. Report UNB
“Through this engagement, we believe AUW can create women leaders who can step up as climate frontrunners for Bangladesh and the region,” said the Ambassador.
Through the signing of a new project, Denmark and Asian University for Women (AUW) are set to foster climate leadership among young women, said the Danish Embassy in Dhaka on Sunday.
The initiative aims to create a platform for youth-driven climate solutions by making linkages between academia and industry.
The Ambassador and AUW Vice Chancellor Dr Rubana Huq recently formalized the four-year partnership.
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.
Rubana Huq said AUW has always been a symbol of creativity and ingenuity and the partnership will create opportunities for their 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,” she said.
Late Lone Dybkjær, a former Danish politician, played a key role 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 programs.
The new partnership will also offer scholarships, internships and job placement opportunities for AUW students with a range of prestigious institutions.
