UAE’s Young Climate Visionary Takes the COP30 Stage

2026 年 3 月 2 日

Khaseeba turned her love for reading and speaking English into a powerful achievement on the global stage. Motivated by both passion and academic dedication, she joined a national selection for a UN speech competition. Standing out among more than 700 submissions, she advanced through a live speech and quiz round to become the winner. With confidence and pride, she represented the UAE at the United Nations, sharing her country’s voice with clarity and purpose.

In her speech, she introduced an innovative solution to climate change: floating solar islands built from recycled materials. These islands would generate clean energy to power desalination systems during the day, while supporting coral reef restoration beneath the surface—combining sustainability and marine protection in one project. Inspired by the UAE’s spirit of turning bold ideas into reality, she believes that when young people and engineers work together, meaningful change is possible, and that even small actions can help build a greener future.

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