Ministry of Education and UNICEF partners to foster climate change education

In a groundbreaking move, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has partnered up with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to unveil the 'Greening Capacities Initiative.'

This partnership comes as an integral component of the ministry's extensive efforts to fulfill the goals outlined in the Green Education Partnership Roadmap, all in preparation for the much-anticipated COP28.

The 'Greening Capacities Initiative' is laser-focused on propelling climate education and catalysing action among children and youth.

Its primary mission is to equip young minds with the knowledge and tools needed to adapt to and tackle the challenges posed by climate



change.

At the heart of this collaborative effort between MoE and UNICEF lies 'Greening Capacities,' one of the four core pillars articulated in the roadmap last April. The other pillars include 'Greening Learning,' 'Greening Schools,' and 'Greening Communities.'

Through this strategic alliance, both entities are poised to roll out three pivotal joint programs - Educators Training, Net Zero Heroes, and the Children's Art Competition.

These programmes have been meticulously designed to have a significant impact, with the overarching goal of empowering students and educators to navigate the complexities of climate change and actively contribute to a more environmentally sustainable future.