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12/5/23, 2:37 PM Commitment For A Sustainable Future: Global Postal Community To Foster Climate Education At COP28 | MENAFN.COM
The workshop was held in the Green Zone at the Greening Education Hub (Erth), Legacy
from the Land of Zayed that is organized by the Ministry of Education in the United Arab

Emirates (UAE) at COP28 and highlighted the vital role of postal networks in advancing
climate education and achieving the global climate action agenda. The event was one in a

series of programs and sessions being hosted by the Ministry of Education, discussing
various topics to raise awareness on climate change, and showcasing projects that have been
implemented to mitigate its effects and achieve sustainable development goals.

The 'Delivery for the Future' session served as an ideal platform to gain multitude of
perspectives from the global postal, educational, and climate policy communities to devise

collaborative initiatives. The discussion centred on leveraging the expansive potential of
postal networks to disseminate tailor-made climate-conscious messages, encourage eco-
friendly practices, and incorporate sustainability into everyday lives of individuals.

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”.

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