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KAU has a major responsibility regarding Climate Action whether towards its local and national community, the region or globally. hence, KAU has a Climate Action plan, that is shared with local government and/or local community groups, and defined by its related centers, mainly, the Center of Excellence for Climate Change Research (CECCR), and the Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies(CEES)
This is clearly defined and practiced in the defined objectives of these centers.
Climate Change Action Plan
The below spreadsheet contains all details related to the Climate Change Action Plan and this is shared with the governmental entities as well as other stakeholders in the field like NGOs and the private sector.
KAU’s Climate Action Plan and kau climate action policy(click here)
Climate Change Action Plan.xlsxCenter of Excellence for Climate Change Research (CECCR)
The CECCR specializes in studies of several aspects of climate of Arabian Peninsula, in particular, Saudi Arabia.
CECCR has produced a study titled “Rainwater harvesting possibility under climate change: A basin-scale case study over western province of Saudi Arabia” that predicts that intense rainfall and flash floods will increase in a warmer world, and therefore the Saudi government should invest in larger rainwater harvesting capacity to help combat the lack of available potable water. The government heavily relies on such studies that address solutions to the lack of water resources in the Kingdom because of the arid nature of the country.
Objectives of the CECCR Center
Validate various climate change projections over Saudi Arabia.
Use and develop climate prediction techniques.
Create a database of weather and climate for Saudi Arabia.
Carry out the research in the field of climate change using the state-of-the-art global and regional climate models, and investigate possible causes of recent climate change.
Assess the effect of future climate change in Saudi Arabia.
Assess changes in extremes because of future climate change.
Assess the impacts of climate change for the society.
Provide services to the scientific community through multiple interaction channels.
Contribute to the scientific progress in climate research worldwide.
Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies(CEES)
Its mission is to participate in the achievement of sustainable development through the outputs of research and environmental studies in air pollution, water pollution and solid waste treatment, provide laboratory services with international quality, and contribute to the community through serving it in a civilized manner.
Conduct scientific researches and publish in internationally classified journals.
Develop laboratories in accordance with international standards.
Attract to the center local and international research expertise from the related various disciplines.
Develop research and community-based relationships and partnerships with the relevant local and international sectors.
Carryout/participate in scientific conferences, forums and workshops.
Provide scientific and financial support to graduate students.
Promote environmental awareness among all segments of the community.
Prepare national research leaderships in the focused environmental fields.
Provide scientific studies and laboratories services for both public and private sectors.
Develop the center’s capability for self-financing.
The Emergency and Disaster Center of the Vice President for Projects in the KAU is an Active member in the Jeddah civil defense committee for rain and flood season and as an active member in the Makkah region civil defense Committee during the national peak times of the pilgrimage and the holy month of Ramadan.
Emergency plan guide(click here)
نموذج لخطة الطوارئ 2024 emergency plan
Occupational Safety and Health Procedures Manual
"King Abdulaziz University's Plan for the Rainy Season"
Under the patronage of His Excellency the President of King Abdulaziz University, and at the invitation of the Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, a workshop and Open discussion will be held entitled: "King Abdulaziz University's Plan for the Rainy Season" The workshop aims to discuss the university's plan to manage the rainy season through various topics, ensure everyone's safety, and provide appropriate solutions for emergency situations.
The workshop program includes several of the following workshops:
• Rainy season forecasts
• The role of the Emirate of Makkah AlMukaromah in dealing with emergencies
• Receiving and managing emergency cases at the university
• Technical preparations and special emergency plans
• Safety of students and university staff
• Performance evaluation and response during rainfall.
Training Program on Rainy Season Readiness and Disaster Management at King Abdulaziz University
The Human Capability Development Center at King Abdulaziz University organized the training program “Enhancing Readiness for the Rainy Season and Disaster Management” under the patronage of the Vice President for Business and Knowledge Creativity. The three-day program included a series of specialized training sessions focusing on institutional preparedness, risk management, emergency response, and crisis handling. This initiative was part of the center’s efforts to strengthen the competencies and readiness of university personnel. (click here)
International Recognition for Climate-Related Innovation
Researchers from King Abdulaziz University—Adnan Jaman Turki, Md Abu Affan, and Salim Marzooh Al-Harbi—received the Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva 2025 for their innovative project titled:
“Biofixation of greenhouse gases through high-efficiency mass cultivation of Haematococcus sp. KAO-01 microalgae.”
This international award highlights the university’s excellence in scientific research and innovative solutions aimed at reducing greenhouse gases and supporting global climate-action efforts.
This international recognition aligns with the indicator related to sharing climate-action plans and solutions.
The awarded invention represents a practical scientific contribution by KAU researchers toward mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. By presenting this innovation at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, the university shared an evidence-based climate mitigation solution with the global scientific community, reinforcing its commitment to climate action and sustainable environmental practices.
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