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12/29/23, 4:01 PM Greening Education Hub puts green education at the forefront of global climate discussions
from different backgrounds and age groups, including a significant number of international
visitors.Top of Form His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, said: “As we
embarked on the launch of the Legacy from the Land of Zayed Hub, our goal was to make significant
advancements in promoting climate education to address the global climate crisis. We aimed to

establish a lasting legacy that could serve as a foundation for positive changes throughout the
educational process, all the way to building green societies. The Hub has successfully achieved its
objectives. The UAE has inspired educational leaders to implement tangible measures, positioning

education at the forefront of worldwide conversations about climate and sustainability. This supports
the aim of enhancing the skills of educational cadres, raising environmental and climate awareness
among students, and empowering them to become advocates for sustainability in their communities
and workplaces."

His Excellency Dr. Al Falasi added: “As the activities of the Greening Education Hub - Legacy from

the Land of Zayed end, we simultaneously embark on a new phase. This involves ongoing
collaboration with our local and international partners to underscore the importance of sustainability
in the global education sector. We will achieve this through global initiatives, programmes, and
partnerships, solidifying our nation's leading role in climate action and striving to create a sustainable

future for generations to come."

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During COP28, the First Annual Meeting of the Greening Education Partnership, which was held at
the Greening Education Hub, issued a Declaration on the Common Agenda for Education and

Climate Change at COP28. Through this declaration, member states of the Green Education
Partnership pledged to develop national education strategies to mitigate the repercussions of climate
change and to leverage the role of education to achieve net-zero emissions in the education sector.
The declaration also highlighted the member states’ pledge to enhance cooperation in all fields to

provide domestic and international funding. This is to promote climate education in a way that helps
bridge the gap between the current reality and climate targets.

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