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develop national education strategies to mitigate the repercussions of climate
change and to leverage the role of education to achieve net-zero emissions in
the education sector.

The declaration also highlighted the member states’ pledge to enhance
cooperation in all fields to provide domestic and international funding. This is to
promote climate education in a way that helps bridge the gap between the
current reality and climate targets.

Additionally, during the International Greening Education Ministerial Meeting,
which the UAE chaired, the Ministry of Education launched two initiatives in
cooperation with UNESCO. The first called for the establishment of an open-
source platform on the internet to facilitate access to resources and information
and exchange experiences and expertise, in order to support the adoption of
green education around the world. The second initiative called for launching a
‘Sustainability Tracking Tool for Educational Institutions’ that contributes to
unifying international efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of educational
institutions around the world in preparation for COP29.

Furthermore, the Greening Education Hub introduced various initiatives and
programmes with the goal of endorsing and fostering the implementation of
green education on a global scale.

The Ministry cooperated with the Office for Climate Education and Alef
Education, to unveil the Educators’ Voice platform. The initiative aims to enhance
green education 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.

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