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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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