Webinar with Robert Swan OBE on Earth Day

Dubai Holding Hosts Earth Day Webinar Featuring Polar Explorer Robert Swan OBE

Dubai, UAE – Dubai Holding hosted an inspiring Earth Day webinar on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, featuring Robert Swan OBE, a globally renowned climate advocate and the first person in history to walk to both the North and South Poles. The event, organized for the Women in Climate community, was attended by representatives from Ajman University, including members of its sustainability team.

The session highlighted the urgent need for climate action and the power of individual leadership in driving meaningful change. Robert Swan’s extraordinary journeys to the Earth’s poles have made him a leading voice on environmental protection, particularly the preservation of Antarctica, and he shared insights from his expeditions and his vision for a sustainable future.

Participants heard a keynote speech from Swan, in which he drew on his record-breaking polar journeys to demonstrate how individual efforts can contribute to protecting the planet. A Q&A session followed, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and hear his actionable climate insights and leadership lessons.

Organizers outlined key reasons to attend, including being inspired by Swan’s story and vision for protecting Antarctica, gaining a deeper understanding of the critical role the continent plays in the planet’s climate system, and learning how collective action can advance global climate goals.

Ajman University’s participation reflects its continued commitment to climate advocacy and sustainability leadership. The university has ranked #1 in the UAE for UN Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action and #6 globally for SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. Its attendance at the webinar underscores efforts to engage with global climate leaders and bring actionable insights back to the UAE’s academic ecosystem.

The webinar reflects Dubai Holding’s continued commitment to sustainability and to fostering dialogue on climate action within the Women in Climate community. Organizers encouraged participation, stating: “Let’s take bold steps toward a sustainable future together.”