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Greening Education Hub puts green

education at the forefront of global

climate discussions

Story by Esraa Esmail • 2w

DUBAI, 15th December, 2023 (WAM) -- The 13-day Greening Education Hub,
themed ‘Legacy from the Land of Zayed’, marked the end of its activities during
COP28.

Hosted by the Ministry of Education, this first-of-its-kind Hub in the history of
COP showcased education's vital role in addressing the global climate crisis and
achieving sustainable development goals on a global scale. It attracted a diverse
audience from different backgrounds and age groups, including a significant
number of international visitors.

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."

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."

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

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