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Greening Education Hub puts

green education at the forefront

of global climate discussions

Published on December 15, 2023

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 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.

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