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H.E. Dr. Amna Al Dahak Al Shamsi, Assistant Undersecretary of the Care and Capacity Building
Sector at the Ministry of Education, said: “We at the Ministry of Education are aware of the

crucial role that education plays in raising future generations awareness of climate challenges
and equipping them with the skills to tackle these issues for a sustainable future. We have

initiated various sustainable programs that integrate climate education and environmental
sustainability into all levels of education to make this vision a reality. Our collaboration with
Alef Education is a testament to our commitment to creating an education system that

prioritizes sustainability and climate action in line with the national climate agenda. Together,
we strive to bring about tangible, lasting change that benefits students, teachers, and society.”

Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education, said: “We are honored to be part of COP28 and

thank the UAE Ministry of Education for selecting us as a strategic partner for this global
climate conference. Our participation in COP28 reflects our commitment to shaping a

sustainable future through innovative educational solutions that equip youth with the
knowledge and skills to tackle climate challenges. We believe that every student should have
access to climate education through various innovative learning solutions and programs. We

have developed various platforms and programs to fulfill this commitment, such as the Alef

Metaverse and the Alef EcoChamps program. We will continue participating in global, regional,
and national events to popularize climate education and introduce innovative solutions to
redefine education.”

Alef Education celebrated the success of two initiatives—the EcoChamps program and the

Metaverse experience—by hosting the EcoChamps Awards during COP28. The ceremony
recognized and celebrated outstanding achievements. Thirty students were honored as top
performers, and 12 out of 309 participating schools were recognized.

The EcoChamps program received an overwhelming response from students and schools in the

UAE, with more than 58,000 students signing up for the program within eight weeks. The
program was developed with the Ministry of Education, Partnership for Education at Cambridge

University Press & Assessment, and the Carbon Literacy Project. The Alef Metaverse experience
also saw high participation. More than 36,000 UAE students participated in a comprehensive

educational experience. The Metaverse experience is an innovative educational initiative that
gives students a deeper understanding of climate change and environmental sustainability.

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