The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) aimed to unveil the findings of its international Green Skills Survey at COP28 in Dubai, shedding light on essential skills required by engineers in combating climate change.

IET enlisted Aurora The Agency’s support to manage PR & Communications activities, raising awareness about the survey’s results through media interviews and a launch event.

Overview of Activities Undertaken

• IET hosted a launch event at the Ritz Carlton Hotel DIFC, Dubai on December 7th, 2023, coinciding with COP28. The event featured a presentation of the survey results and an academic panel discussion with industry and academia representatives.
• Dr. Gopichand Katragadda, IET President, participated in interviews to promote discourse on the survey’s findings and address skills gaps in engineering organisations.
• Aurora The Agency drafted and distributed press releases highlighting key aspects of the Green Skills Survey, emphasizing its global reach and the significance of addressing skills gaps in engineering for achieving net zero targets.
• Pre-launch press releases effectively disseminated key survey insights, generating awareness about the importance of green skills in engineering
• The launch event facilitated productive dialogue among industry and academia representatives, fostering collaboration to address skills shortages and advance sustainability goals.
• KLaunching the survey results at COP28 aligned with the thematic focus on Youth, Education, and Skills, maximizing visibility and impact within the global sustainability discourse.