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Dubai [UAE]December 9 (ANI/WAM): Emirates Nature presents innovative initiatives to COP28 visitors to enable them to understand the scientific facts about climate change and inspire young people to engage in nature conservation and lead the way in sustainable development Transform the future.
Emirates Nature – WWF’s events and activities at COP28 aim to inspire and mobilize civil society to engage in nature conservation and citizen science, and lead change towards a sustainable future.
Emirates Nature – Events and activities organized by WWF in collaboration with esteemed partners create opportunities for young people and the public to connect with nature, expand their knowledge and use tools and digital applications to make a positive impact.
Emirates Nature WWF and Environment Department Abu Dhabi (EAD) have joined forces to create a unique experience at Al Forsan Park in the Green Zone, giving visitors the opportunity to engage in climate action and supporting their ability to understand a range of scientific facts about climate change .
The charity draws on a rich heritage of community engagement and outreach programmes, incorporating elements of Leaders for Change – its community of over 4,000 changemakers who train, ideate and act for nature – and the youth movement Connect with Nature .
Connected with Nature was developed in partnership with the Environment Department Abu Dhabi (EAD) to reconnect young people with their natural instincts and provide them with the skills they need to become the sustainable leaders of the future.
Within the framework of the COP28 Youth Heritage Community Engagement Strategy, organizations developed a flagship event for the Year of Sustainability and COP28 – the “Escape from Climate Change – Mangrove Edition” escape room, allowing participants to experience first-hand the science behind climate change.
The escape room will be a major feature of COP28 and will continue to operate throughout the conference.
To realize the vision of ensuring COP28 is fully inclusive, Emirates Nature-WWF and EAD have launched several initiatives to inspire young game-changers.
Youth Insiders brings together young industry professionals who are already committed to advancing green solutions in the UAE and provides a platform to share insights, innovations and solutions at events such as COP28.
Additionally, the Youth Nature Ambassadors program, organized by Connect with Nature, aims to enhance and mentor ten promising students and youth in leadership and environmental advocacy skills, and support them in mobilizing Emirati youth to explore, research and protect nature.
Youth Insiders and Nature Ambassadors will represent the voices of youth and share their innovations and solutions before, during and after COP28.
Laila Mostafa Abdullatif, Director General of Emirates Nature Foundation, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that since its establishment in 2001, the association has been keen to fulfill its responsibility to protect the environment. Numerous initiatives and partnerships have been launched in this regard, including the Emirates Climate Action Alliance (UACA), which highlights the UAE’s strategic initiatives to achieve climate neutrality and encourage climate action.
She said the UAE Climate Action Alliance (UACA) launched two groundbreaking initiatives at COP28 to accelerate the transition to net zero by non-state actors: On Track2.0 and Road2.0.
“UACA’s Climate Dashboard ‘On Track 2.0’ is an innovative public platform that showcases the progress UAE organizations are making in increasing transparency and accountability within the UAE in support of the UAE’s 2050 Net Zero Emissions Strategic Plan. ‘Road 2.0 Powered by UACA’, an action priority program to directly reduce emissions across the UAE’s transport sector, with an initial focus on road transport and the uptake of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) – has been launched with 15 signatories , and a public call for more non-state actors and zero-emission vehicle ecosystem partners to commit their support,” she explained.
“The responsibility to combat climate change and build a sustainable future lies with everyone. Through Emirates Nature WWF’s community engagement programme, we are seeing thousands of individuals and young people in the UAE stepping up to take action for nature. I am optimistic that COP28 will inspire more people in the UAE and around the world to be part of solutions that will have a positive impact on people and the planet,” she added. (ANI/WAM)
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