The Emirates Environment Working Group concludes the 25th session of student workshops
Dubai, October 28 / WAM / The Emirates Environment Working Group concluded the twenty-fifth session of student workshops that were held virtually under the title “The Paradox of Choice: Protecting the Present, Building the Future” with the participation of more than 400 students, male and female, representing 73 schools from various emirates of the country.
Habiba Al Marashi, co-founder and chair of the Emirates Environmental Action Group, confirmed that the group is proud to graduate environmentally conscious future leaders through this educational platform, which has contributed, for 25 years, to instilling a spirit of responsibility and environmental innovation among young people.
Al Marashi explained that investing in young minds represents one of the most important drivers of sustainable environmental and societal progress, noting that the program constitutes a national legacy that enhances the concepts of sustainability in the educational process and supports the country’s march towards a more resilient and sustainable future.
She pointed out that the program, which was launched in 2001, succeeded in enabling more than 9,000 students and 1,600 teachers from more than 1,700 schools in the country to develop critical and creative thinking skills and promote a culture of environmental sustainability, noting that the workshops are an effective platform for consolidating the values of environmental citizenship and encouraging proactive climate action among students.
She pointed out that the topics of the workshops were in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, such as: good health, quality education, clean energy, sustainable cities, climate action, and life on land and under water, in addition to partnerships to achieve the goals, in line with the UAE’s vision towards achieving climate neutrality.
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