المملكة: KAUST wins the Japan International Award for its contributions to marine systems

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) won the Japan International Prize for its distinguished contributions to developing understanding of changing marine ecosystems, as well as its pioneering research in the field of blue carbon. This strengthens the Kingdom’s position globally in developing marine solutions to combat the effects of climate change.
Professor Carlos Duarte at KAUST University is among the elite scientists who received the Japan International Prize, distinguished in marine sciences and a leading researcher in the field of the marine environment, the blue economy, and climate change.

Marine biodiversity

Through his extensive research in the marine world, Professor Duarte pointed out the restoration of marine biodiversity and achieving economic returns from investments directed in this field, and how these systems produce a surplus of organic carbon that is later buried in the seabed, which covers only 0.2% of the ocean area, and contributes to In burying half of the carbon buried annually on the sea floor.

The Secretary-General of the Board of Trustees of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Fahd bin Abdullah Tunisi, confirmed that the award is a source of great pride for KAUST and enhances global understanding of marine ecosystems, noting the Kingdom’s efforts in sustainable innovation, and its influential contributions to climate change solutions and conservation. marine environment; The achievement also reflects the excellence that the university seeks to achieve as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

Japanese Nobel Prize

KAUST President Professor Edward Byrne said: “The Kingdom has strengthened its scientific excellence and its position as a global leader in the field of science that serves humanity, and this award demonstrates how countries depend on the Kingdom to lead science that guides policies for a safe and sustainable future.”
It is noteworthy that the Japan Prize was established in 1985, and is known as the “Japanese Nobel Prize,” as it is awarded annually to scientists who have presented distinguished innovations in the fields of science and technology that contribute to promoting peace and prosperity for humanity. Duarte will travel to Tokyo next April to receive it from Japanese Emperor Naruhito.