13 November, 2024 | 16:00 to 17:00
Climate Change: Expressing Our Emotions
How can we help and support students to channel complex and varied emotions in a way that can lead to positive and meaningful action? This workshop offers students the opportunity to understand their thoughts and emotions on Climate Change and its impacts, through activities and group discussions. We will discuss how we can channelize these emotions in to a constructive force instead of being paralyzed by them. The workshop will explore the climate change actions/solutions they can undertake under various roles such as citizens, consumers, role models and student/researchers and the importance of longterm commitment towards climate change
14 November, 2024 | 10:20 to 10:40
Aligning Sustainable Development Goals and UAE's COP28 Priorities in Education: Challenges and Opportunities
In recent years, the UAE has become more aware of the need for sustainable practices to combat climate change and protect the planet for future generations. The government and education authorities have shown their commitment through initiatives like UAE Vision 2021, UAE Green Agenda 2030, and the National Climate Change Plan 2050. Programs such as Sustainable Schools, Greening Schools Program, BIG Green Lessons, E-Green Tool, Eco Schools, SPEA's Sustainability Rating Index for Early Years, and the Naha Platform encourage the integration of sustainability into education settings and, in some cases, require progress reporting. In this session, we will explore topics related to environmental, social and governance impacts associated with the education sector or running a nursery/school here in UAE and what key positive actions can we take to mitigate the negative impacts and can contribute to United Nations Sustainable development goals positively. Additionally, I will present case studies illustrating successful sustainability initiatives improving operations, facilities, curriculum development that I have implemented here in UAE.
14 November, 2024 | 11:55 to 12:50
How to include health, fitness and sustainable practises in schools
