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resources accessible to teachers and educational officials globally through open

sources, empowering them to advance their climate readiness.

All Net-Zero Heroes also actively engaged in programmes offered by the Greening

Education Hub that were tailored to their respective ages and interests. Each child had
the opportunity to participate in approximately 15 events and workshops, assuming

various roles in key speaker sessions, including ones involving a dialogue with children

from the Arab world that was supported by the Supreme Council for Motherhood and

Childhood.

They also took part in discussions, including a ministerial retreat, and served as primary

spokespeople representing the children of the UAE during a ceremony honouring

educators. Additionally, workshops specifically designed for these heroes were

conducted, covering activities such as the ‘My Home’ awareness game sponsored by
the Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, a simulation session for COP28, and an appreciation

ceremony to celebrate their accomplishments.

The Ministry of Education, through the Greening Education Hub, has made significant

progress in attaining the objectives of the four pillars of the Green Education

Partnership. Currently, 52% of schools and 36% of universities have enrolled in

greening programmes, preparing for official environmental accreditation. Furthermore,

all schools across the country now have access to green resources and curricula
essential for promoting environmental education.

In terms of greening capacities, the Ministry is actively involved in providing climate

training and qualification for one educational official and two teachers in each school

nationwide. The initial phase of training for 100 master trainers has been completed,

with over 1,400 educational officials and more than 10,000 teachers enrolled in training

programmes to enhance their capabilities in green education.

To amplify the role of education in fostering greening communities, the Ministry has

devised seven distinct business models for each of the country's emirates. The objective
is to boost community engagement with climate education initiatives.

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