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Inspiring the next generation of students, innovators and change makers

After the grand success of “Expo 2020”, Expo City Dubai continues its new mission to inspire the next generation of students, innovators and change makers through new, inspiring and enriching trips and unforgettable lessons within the “COP28” conference.
By filling out a simple form on the Expo Dubai website, schools had the opportunity to conduct exploratory and adventurous school trips, learning about new intellectual concepts about the Climate Summit, full of movement and activity among its visitors. A mixture of different colors dominated by “green”.
“Expo” has allocated 4 school programs in conjunction with the exceptional event, namely the workshops “Charge Your Energy”, “Net Zero Carbon”, “Terra Science Show” and “Diving to Find the Treasure”. With these various workshops and activities, schools can plan the trip based on the timing and type of content they are looking for.
Sayeed Education campuses, early in the morning, conducted various tours for children in regular classes, ensuring that they were introduced to the meanings of environment, sustainability and climate, and were eager to take souvenir photos with statistics related to climate and attendance. city.
Reda Ashmawi, General Supervisor of Students at Dubai International Academy, said: The educational environment in the UAE continues to focus on expanding students’ awareness of the importance of the environment and concepts of sustainability by reducing paper use. While encouraging the use of recycled materials, the school does not use plastic containers.” Rotate it. We established an “Environment Club” in the school to support innovative projects and various educational activities to protect the environment.
Enes Samir, school trip supervisor at Al Taweela School in Abu Dhabi, said the school has initiatives and projects on the topic of “sustainability”, drip farming and new energy. A school trip to Expo Dubai is a relevant and inspiring opportunity for students to become intimately familiar with these terms and interact with the reality of climate action.
Abigail Muradoria, student supervisor at Citizens School in Dubai, explains that the students are enjoying a cultural trip to Expo City for the third time, to connect them with sustainability and agriculture projects and raise awareness of the importance of protecting communities and the environment. . There are workshops and activities including visiting some local and international pavilions, eating healthy foods and avoiding plastic use. (wham)

The Green Education Center – Legacy from the Land of Zayed, run by the Ministry of Education as part of the COP 28 conference, has received 384 male and female students from 12 schools across the country. Students interacted with the educational and recreational activities provided by the center, designed to increase their environmental awareness through experiences that combine fun and knowledge.

Interactive platforms dedicated to focusing on environmental diversity in the UAE received significant response from students, in addition to a “Sustainability Craft” game inspired by the natural and biological diversity of the UAE and a room designed to provide educational content on climate issues. In cooperation with “SEE” company.

The list of schools that visited the center include: “Virgin International School”, “Atbal Al Khair” School, “Arbor” School, “Dwight” School, Halimah Al Sadiya School, Al Tabianiya School, Al Fath School, Abdul Rahman Al Nasser School, Excellence School, and Raffles International School. », School of Principles, and Saeed Education Complex Al Warqa.

By the end of the sixth day of the COP28 conference, the number of visitors to “Legacy from the Land of Said” reached about 4,000 visitors, and the center will continue its work until the end of the Conference of Parties on December 12. .

The center has attracted a large number of visitors since its inception, who flock to its various halls to learn about the concepts of sustainability put forth by participating companies under the center’s umbrella. The inauguration of the center was an epitome of partnership between the Ministry of Education and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Last April, the Ministry announced the “Green Education Partnership” program, focusing on four key axes: Green Education, Green Schools, Green Communities and Building green skills. The number of visitors and visitors to the center during the conference is expected to exceed 18,000 participants, confirming the level of global interest in the role of education in sustainability issues.