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12/5/23, 2:37 PM Commitment for a Sustainable Future: Global Postal Community to Foster Climate Education at COP28 - mid-east.info
In addition, recognising the urgent need to devise innovative solutions to combat climate
change, the workshop session reviewed the key role of postal enterprises as a critical platform

to offer enduring climate education.

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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