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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.

In line with its belief in the power of partnerships in bringing about sustainable change in
the educational sector, the Ministry of Education signed two Memoranda of
Understanding during COP28. The first MoU was with the International Fund for
Houbara Conservation (IFHC), which was aimed at developing and implementing
initiatives to educate youth and students about environmental protection. The objective
is to emphasise their role in shouldering responsibilities, with a focus on preserving
wildlife and natural habitats, fostering understanding, and promoting sustainable
behavioural change.

Additionally, the Ministry has entered into agreements with the Ministry of Climate
Change and Environment as well as with Bayanat. These agreements aim to bolster
and advance sustainable scientific and research initiatives, including the initiation of a
grant for collaborative research programmes throughout 2024.

The Greening Education Hub – Legacy from the Land of Zayed witnessed an
impressive turnout during COP28, with over 50,000 visitors, surpassing expectations by
over 270%.

Notably, student and academic engagement with the Hub’s activities was exceptional,
with more than 3,500 students from 122 schools across the country visiting over the
course of 13 days. The Hub played host to 250 panel discussions and workshops,
featuring the participation of over 1,000 speakers from more than 50 countries and the
attendance of more than 10,000 guests.

Source: WAM

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climate-discussions/