An-Najah University Delegation Visits University of Bordeaux to Advance Joint Research on Climate Change Adaptation
A delegation from the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at An-Najah National University has visited the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Bordeaux, France, as part of the Al-Maqdisi research project, “Human Adaptation to Climate Change: A Step Toward Establishing an International Laboratory for the Built Environment.”
The delegation included Dr. Sameh Muna, Head of the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Project Director; Dr. Muhannad Haj Hussein, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; and Ms. Mona Qamhieh, Research and Teaching Assistant. The visit focused on exploring opportunities for academic and research collaboration, laying practical foundations for studying the built environment and its adaptation to climate change, and promoting the exchange of knowledge and expertise between faculty members and students.
Dr. Muna expressed his gratitude to the University of Bordeaux for its warm welcome, stressing that this partnership marks a significant step forward in joint scientific research and paves the way for developing innovative, sustainable solutions that can benefit both Palestinian society and the wider international community in tackling climate challenges.
Dr. Haj Hussein underlined that the project strengthens An-Najah’s position as a leading academic and research institution in the region, while fostering meaningful international partnerships that open doors for students and researchers to engage in groundbreaking research initiatives.
Ms. Qamhieh added that the project will create an advanced research environment that allows young scholars to take part in practical, hands-on experiences, helping them build their academic and professional skills on a global scale.
The project “Human Adaptation to Climate Change” is funded by the French Consulate in Jerusalem under the French–Palestinian Al-Maqdisi Research Program. It aims to advance joint research in sustainability and the built environment, in line with global efforts to address pressing environmental challenges.
