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Press Release

Family Development Foundation continues activities of “Social

Sustainability 2023” Forum

Abu Dhabi, October 12, 2023 - The Family Development Foundation (FDF) continues
its activities for “Social Sustainability 2023” Forum, which aims to foster sustainable

social development, promote positive behaviour and green practices, and raise
community awareness on environmental issues.

At the forum, which will run till the end of December 2023, the Family Development

Foundation organised numerous innovative programs and interactive conversations across
all three of its centres – Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafra, and Al Ain, in partnership with entities

from both public and private sectors. This included programs on sustainability and the role
of families in mitigating the consequences of climate change. Additionally, FDF aimed to

bring a shift in people's consumption patterns, raise public awareness of environmental
issues, and provide the finest guidance and tips for lowering water and power use, while

simultaneously safeguarding the environment for coming generations.
Until now, the number of individuals from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi who participated in

the forum has exceeded 2,657 people through the Foundation's centres, various platforms,
and websites, in contrary to the expected 1560 individuals. The forum currently aims to

reach around 4,000 people of the target categories with a range of initiatives that support
relevant national climate plans and strategies. The ultimate objective is to positively

influence people's behaviour and responsibilities in order to build a society that is

ecologically conscious.

Fatima Obaid Al Mansoori, Director of Al Marfa Centre under Family Development

Foundation, stated: “For the Sustainability Forum, the Foundation is organizing a number

of empowerment and awareness-raising workshops in an attempt to raise public
understanding and knowledge of environmental concerns. These have grown into a