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Masahiko Metoki, Director General of the Universal Postal Union, said: “The UPU and its

network of 192 members have committed to reduce carbon emissions and to strengthen
resilience to climate disruption. As we green our infrastructure, it is important to remember

that the global postal network can play an even broader role in supporting climate action. We
can use our assets – our reach and our trusted relationship with people everywhere – to provide

climate services to other sectors. I am confident that the postal sector has the potential to make

a substantial contribution to global carbon reduction goals, thereby supporting the achievement
of the targets set forth in the Paris Agreement.”

Abdulla Mohammed Alashram, Group CEO of Emirates Post Group, said: “At EPG, we
believe in the possibilities of the long-standing relationship of postal enterprises with the

educational sector, especially in addressing pressing issues like climate change. The postal

sector, with its extensive global network, has the capacity to deliver climate education to a
wider population, especially to remote communities. Through our strategic partnerships with

international and regional organisations, we seek to bridge the prevailing knowledge gap and
encourage climate consciousness effectively. We have pledged to contribute to the UAE’s

climate action efforts by implementing sustainable initiatives to promote green practices.
Through innovative initiatives and a focus on green logistics, we align our services with the

UAE’s sustainable development goals and a vision for a more sustainable and climate-resilient

future”.

By facilitating climate education, postal enterprises are well positioned to drive the efforts to

ensure a sustainable future, nurture customer appreciation for eco-friendly practices, and foster
workforce innovation. The UAE has been a member of the UPU since 1973, and EPG shall

support the Union’s efforts in intensifying the potential impact of postal networks in climate

education.

The Greening Education Hub (Erth), Legacy from the Land of Zayed that is organized by the

Ministry of Education at COP28, convenes various stakeholders from the community to share
and discuss experiences and solutions for achieving sustainability. The workshops and sessions

are anticipated to serve as a platform for sharing insights and fostering collaborations to drive

collective action towards a sustainable future.

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