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Ajman University: Gold Winner in the Middle East for Sustainable
Education Action at the QS Reimagine Education Award 2024

AJMAN, DEC.24, 2024: Ajman University is proud to announce that its "Greening Communities:
Mangrove Planting Project" has won the Gold Category for the Middle East region at the
prestigious QS Reimagine Education Awards 2024 for "Sustainability Education Action." This
gold award underscores the University's dedication to environmental sustainability and its
commitment to empowering youth and communities with the necessary skills and knowledge to
drive the UAE’s ambitious sustainability goals.

Since its inception in 2023, the project has made significant milestones through planting over 2,000
mangroves, engaging more than 1,000 community members in hands-on planting and
sustainability life-long learning experiences, and directly contributing to the UAE's national plan
to plant 100 million mangrove trees by 2030.

Spearheaded by Ajman University's Office of "Receiving the Gold Category for
Sustainability, in partnership with Al Zorah the Middle East region at the QS
Development Private Company and Quest for Reimagine Education Awards
Adventure, the initiative engages students and local 2024 for Sustainability Education
communities in the preservation and restoration of vital Action is a powerful validation of
mangrove ecosystems, highlighting Ajman University’s our commitment to sustainability.
pivotal role in advancing a sustainable future. It invigorates our efforts to engage

youth and communities in
Reflecting on this significant achievement, Dr. Karim impactful environmental action,
Seghir, Chancellor of Ajman University, said, driving meaningful change in
"Receiving the Gold Category for the Middle East region alignment with the UAE’s
at the QS Reimagine Education Awards 2024 for sustainability objectives."
Sustainability Education Action is a powerful validation
of our commitment to sustainability. It invigorates our Dr. Karim Seghir, Chancellor of
efforts to engage youth and communities in impactful Ajman University
environmental action, driving meaningful change in
alignment with the UAE’s sustainability objectives."

Beyond planting, the project incorporates a variety of educational programs and workshops
designed to raise awareness about critical environmental issues and equip participants with the
skills and knowledge needed to tackle environmental challenges. This empowerment fosters local
advocacy and drives positive community impact. The project demonstrates how academic
institutions can lead meaningful climate action while creating transformative learning experiences.