Dubai: Children talk about importance of renewable energy at DIHAD humanitarian event

Dubai: Children talk about importance of renewable energy at DIHAD humanitarian event

Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development (DIHAD) Conference & Exhibition at DWTC saw kids from the International School of Creative Science share their thoughts about the environment and its protection

Students of International School of Creative Science at the DIHAD conference.

Published: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 4:47 PM Last updated: Mon 13 Mar 2023, 4:49 PM

It is not common to find children speaking at an international event with adult participants. But at the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development (DIHAD) Conference & Exhibition, held under the theme ‘Energy and Aid: Capitalising on Available Resources’, children shared their thoughts about renewable energy during the opening ceremony.

Students from the International School of Creative Science (ISCS) took to the stage to speak about the importance of renewable energy and what it means to their world.

Speaking to Khaleej Times, Ghaya Al Ahbabi, 12, who moderated the session, said: “I learned about the environment in school but also got a lot of information from the conferences I take part in. I did some research and spoke to many people. I’m really into environmental topics.” She reminded the audience to speak to their children at home about these topics.

“Renewable energy helps by reducing pollution and preventing disastrous climate