UAE: School heads welcome announcement of calling 2023 the ‘Year of Sustainability’

UAE: School heads welcome announcement of calling 2023 the ‘Year of Sustainability’

Some institutions reveal initiatives and best practices being used to combat climate change

Published: Fri 20 Jan 2023, 8:07 PM Last updated: Fri 20 Jan 2023, 8:11 PM

Head teachers highlight how students are already empowered to take charge of their future by combatting climate change as institutions provide a platform for them to learn, share and grow through a plethora of school programmes.

A variety of interesting initiatives provide narratives of different contexts and countries that offer a ‘kaleidoscopic view’ of the environment and the challenges it faces.

Helen Al Uzaizi, Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Social Impact, GEMS World Academy – Dubai says, “Sustainability is a prerequisite to doing business and living in today’s world. It is no longer an optional add-on, it needs to be intrinsically built into daily habits and practice. This applies to schools, companies and individuals alike. Today, sustainability is not a question of whether we recycle plastic bottles, it is all about our choices – our energy consumption, our retail choices, and our food choices. According to a recent article published by World Economic Forum [see here], 75 per cent of millennials and Gen-Zs would choose sustainable brands.”

Shedding light on some of the best practices, Al Uaizi