The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which will take place at Expo City Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023, and Dubai Cares have decided to collaborate on several climate education outcomes.
The second edition of the RewirEd Summit, the global education cooperation platform, which this year will focus on climate action education and methods, will be hosted by Dubai Cares in conjunction with the global climate summit. From now until the summit, Dubai Cares will also take the lead in a global planning process to mobilise public and private actors around new policy, financing, and technological outcomes that both prepare students for the net-zero economy and improve accessibility and resilience in the education sector.
“Climate change is the defining challenge of our era. It is essential for us to empower our youth and society with the knowledge and skills to become changemakers and contribute to meaningful action,” said H.E. Majid Hassan Mohamed Al Suwaidi, Director General of COP28. “We welcome this partnership with Dubai Cares, to connect with diverse stakeholders, create capacity-building opportunities and mobilize a concerted drive for inclusive climate progress,” he added, according to Gulf Today. Commenting on the announcement, H.E. Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer and Vice-Chairman of Dubai Cares, said: “COP28 represents the UAE’s enduring commitment to addressing the climate crisis and accelerating progress towards a better and more secure and prosperous world. As COP28’s education partner, Dubai Cares looks forward to supporting the UAE’s efforts by uniting education and climate actors towards a common vision of unlocking the potential of transformed education systems to not only mitigate climate challenges, but also contribute to national and global aspirations.”
“We are pleased to see that COP28 will be the first COP gathering to prioritize education in climate discussions by placing it at the forefront of its agenda. We are grateful to the COP28 Presidency for believing in our mission and for selecting Dubai Cares to coordinate stakeholders in designing the COP’s education programming,” added H.E. Dr. Tariq Al Gurg.
Dubai Cares will lead the conversation about positioning education as a key climate solution by enabling stakeholders to showcase innovative practises and scalable solutions. Dubai Cares has 15 years of experience designing innovative programmes globally and advocating for children and youth’s right to education. It also draws on a strong network of country partners, educational institutions, multilateral organisations, UN agencies, global mechanisms, and the private sector.
