국민대, 카타르 GORD와 기후인재 양성·녹색산업 협력 나선다

On September 1st, Korea National University (President Jeong Seul-lee) led the Humanities & Social Sciences Integrated Talent Development Program (HUSS) Environment Consortium to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Qatar's Sustainable Development Research and Development Institution, GORD (Gulf Organization for Research and Development).

The agreement marks a new phase of global climate talent development and green industry cooperation between HUSS and the five participating universities, including National University, Duksoy University, Ulsan University, Hanyang University, and Chungang University.

GORD, established in 2009 by Dr. Yousef Alhorr, is a semi-governmental institution responsible for sustainability in Qatar's National Vision 2030. The organization operates the Global Sustainable System (GSIS), conducts applied research on carbon and energy efficiency, renewable energy, water resources, and provides carbon neutrality advisory services. GCC, a sub-organization under GORD, is the first among GCC countries to obtain full international carbon credit program eligibility under GORSIA standards.

The primary focus of the MOU is to enable HUSS Environment Consortium students to broaden their understanding of the global carbon market and climate industries, secure global career and research opportunities rooted in the Middle East, and collaborate on climate tech student research and startup projects. GORD's Global Carbon Council will facilitate internships and practical programs, offering students direct exposure to the international carbon market and enhancing their professional competencies in relevant fields.

The agreement is expected to expand HUSS Environment Consortium students' prospects for entering the Middle East market while simultaneously broadening the scope of collaboration for Korean environmental and climate research. Given Qatar's commitment to developing climate tech as a national strategic industry, the partnership aims to expand HUSS Environment Consortium students' Middle Eastern market entry potential while disseminating Korean environmental and climate research outcomes on the global stage.

National University, as the lead institution of the HUSS Environment Consortium, is pursuing a "coexistence and mutual benefit in the climate crisis" theme through cross-disciplinary education that transcends the boundaries between universities and specializations. To achieve this, the university is preparing for the next 100 years by establishing a long-term development strategy "KMU VISION 2035: EDGE" and designating 'water, energy, and environment' as its eight core specializations.