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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.

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

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