12/10/2025
14:30 - 15:10
Conference Hall B: Session Room 11
, Hybrid
Session with interpretation
Why attend
This session will introduce an innovative approach to sustainability education through the Naha Platform and the Sustainable Schools Initiative (SSI) and Connect with Nature. Educators, young professionals, and conservationists will gain hands-on insights into capacity-building strategies, integrating environmental education into curricula, and fostering intergenerational engagement for impactful change.
Session Description
Environmental education is key to shaping future sustainability leaders and is a priority under the Abu Dhabi Roadmap for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), which highlights nature-based education as essential for fostering environmental stewardship. Through Sustainable Schools and Campus Initiatives (SSI), educators and students engage in green audits, eco-clubs, field trips, and hands-on sustainability projects, bridging classroom learning with real-world impact. Participants will explore how digital tools and immersive learning experiences can drive behavioural change, empower educators, and engage the next generation in conservation. The session will also emphasize gender-inclusive approaches in sustainability education, ensuring equal representation and leadership opportunities for women and youth in environmental action. Attendees will gain insights into integrating nature-based learning into curricula, aligning with global and regional sustainability priorities.Organised by
Environment Agency Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates )
Partners
Emirates Nature-WWF ( United Arab Emirates )
Ministry of Education, UAE
Speaker
Moderator
