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12/6/23, 3:17 PM Commitment for a Sustainable Future: Global Postal Community to Foster Climate Education at COP28 : GoDubai.com
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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