The UAE ministry of environment and water has signed a MoU with the education ministry to jointly implement the national environmental education and awareness strategy.

The strategy aims to strengthen the community’s commitment to sustainability and environmental protection as well as educate the youth so they can lead the UAE towards a sustainable future.

The initiative is in accordance with the Ministry of Environment and Water’s mission of disseminating and promoting environmental awareness in the state, stated Abdel Rahim Mohammed Al Hammadi, the undersecretary, Ministry of Environment and Water, after signing the deal with Marwan Al Sawaleh, the undersecretary for Academic Affairs, Ministry of Education.

"The agreement forms part of the ministry’s goal to enhance its strategic partnership and co-ordination with the Ministry of Education for increased environmental awareness among students attained through various school activities, with the view that the young will lead the UAE towards the path of a more sustainable future," said Al Hammadi.

On the pact, Al Sawaleh said one of the education ministry's top priorities is to inculcate among students the importance of environmental sustainability and wildlife preservation in a bid to establish a sustainable environment for succeeding generations.

"This requires concerted efforts and a unified vision among institutions, as well as increased awareness among individuals on the importance of environmental protection. The MoU seeks to activate and implement the National Environmental Education and Awareness Strategy, thus achieving the desired goal of producing a more environmentally aware generation who will preserve the environment and promote sustainability," he added.

Under this strategy, both the ministries will establish, develop and launch environmental awareness programs and initiatives that support the sustainability objectives of schools operating in the UAE.

In addition, they will also co-ordinate on the implementation of educational campaigns, activities and exhibitions for enhancing environmental awareness and environmental behaviour in society.-TradeArabia News Service