Mon 29th Jan
Mon 29th Jan
10:00AM - 10:02AM - National Anthem
10:02AM - 10:04AM - Welcome (Master of Ceremony)
10:04AM - 10:13AM - Opening Ceremony
10:13AM - 10:21AM - Opening Speech by HE Shaikha Al Dhaheri, Secretary General, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
10:21AM - 10:29AM - Keynote Address by H.H. Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President & CEO, UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA)
10:29AM - 10:37AM - WEEC Welcome Note by Mario Salomone, Secretary-General, World Environmental Education Congress Network
10:37AM - 10:45AM - Voice of Youth by Elizabeth Wathuti, Founder & Executive Director, Green Generation Initiative, Kenya
Secretary General, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, UAE
President and CEO, UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA)
Secretary General, World Environmental Education Congress Network
Kenyan Youth Activist, Founder & Executive Director, Green Generation Initiative, Kenya, Green Generation Initiative, Kenya
Mon 29th Jan
Mon 29th Jan
10:55AM - 11:05AM Keynote address by HE Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak,, President, IUCN
11:05AM - 11:15AM HH Sheikha Dr Shamma Bint Mohammad Bin Khaled Al Nahyan, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions
11:15AM - 11:30AM Keynote address by Jack Dangermond, President, Environmental Systems Research Institute ESRI
President, IUCN
Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions (SMBKI)
President, Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), USA
Mon 29th Jan
Deputy Regional Director, UNEP, West Asia Office, Lebanon
Minister of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates
Director General, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Kenya
Former Education Minister, Italy
Senior Education Specialist, Environmental Protection Agency - USA
Mon 29th Jan
Mon 29th Jan
Geographic information systems (GIS) allow us to study models of our environment and to ask “what if” questions regarding where and why people are affected by changes around us due to climatic, economic, and social factors. Today these GIS are fed by very specific and timely data collected by in situ and remote (satellite, UAVs) sensors and distributed via web portals. And today’s most popular commercial GIS, ArcGIS, is now available on the cloud, making it accessible to anyone, anytime, anywhere on almost any device. This has caused many secondary schools (thousands of universities before them) to begin applying GIS technology to a variety of classroom and research settings in the natural and social sciences.
Global Education Manager, Esri, Inc.
Mon 29th Jan
This presentation highlights the importance of incorporating design thinking and interdisciplinary approaches in teaching and curriculum to embed sustainable development and conservation education across schools in the UAE. The program aims to align with the UAE Green Growth Strategy and address the pressing environmental challenges faced by the country.
The goals of the program are two-fold: first, to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for sustainable development and conservation; and second, to foster a culture of environmental stewardship and responsibility among students. By integrating design thinking and interdisciplinary approaches into the curriculum, students will engage in real-world problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration, enabling them to become active contributors to a sustainable future.
Head of Computing, International Indian School- Abu Dhabi
Principal, International Indian School- Abu Dhabi
Mon 29th Jan
The "Hold That Drop" initiative, a remarkable endeavor by Abu Dhabi Indian School, passionately aims to revolutionize water conservation. Launched under the guidance of Principal Mr. Neeraj Bhargava on November 8, 2018, the initiative is committed to raising awareness about water consumption and wastage while inciting tangible behavior changes for a sustainable future. A pivotal moment came on November 27, 2018, with a Guinness World Record attempt. About 1000 students united to form an infinity loop, symbolizing the ceaseless water cycle and the call to safeguard it. The resonant message was clear: "Save water, respect resources." Driven by determination, the initiative ventured into the community. A human chain event on February 7 2020, spanning Al Sahil to Al Bahar Corniche, saw around 8000 participants, magnifying the urgency of conservation.
Student, Abu Dhabi Indian School, Muroor
Mon 29th Jan
Meaningful change does not come from continuously doing the same thing. More information about science and social justice issues will be helpful in keeping issues like climate change and social injustice current. It will set up a context for meaningful change. Still, something more radical may be essential. In times of change, uncertainty, and stress, interest in values and ethics increases. Unfortunately, ethics are messy and uncomfortable. This presentation introduces an analytical and practical tool that I call a heuristic. I have chosen this term because it suggests that this tool is designed to help educators reflect on their own conceptions of ethics and education, to help them make decisions about content worthy of inclusion in their lessons and examine the ways that this content might be educationally presented.
Professor Emeritus, Lakehead Univeristy
Mon 29th Jan
The workshop aims to introduce the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into university teaching and learning, specifically Goal 4, which seeks to "ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all" (UNESCO, 2015). The emphasis is placed on the relationship between Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and educational quality, explicitly, target 4.7 of SDG 4 which requires all governments to:
“By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.” (UNESCO, 2015).
Program Specialist Researcher - Sustainability Education/Global Health, Uppsala University, Sweden
Mon 29th Jan
As we witness the escalating Triple Planetary Crisis, the push for pioneering, tech-empowered solutions is pressing. My proposed workshop at WEEC 2024 is focused on empowering youth to navigate the frontier of AI and Smart Technologies in environmental conservation, fostering the next generation of digital environmental stewards.
This workshop aims to create a new generation of environmental stewards who are fluent in AI and Smart Technologies. By understanding and harnessing these tools, they can drive innovative solutions for environmental conservation, becoming active players in a tech-powered sustainable future.
Undergraduate student, Ashoka University
Mon 29th Jan
How to develop and deliver tailored educational content to initiate a sustainability habit-change journey? by Huda Masalmeh
A Teacher’s Journey in Sustainability
رحلة معلمة في الاستدامة by Seham Abdul Aziz
The making of environmental citizenship in Emirati educational systems by Tilde Rosmer and Magdalena Karolak
Professor, Zayed University
Environmental Educator, Eedama
, Sustainability School
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Mon 29th Jan
Enhancing Place-Based Learning through the Heritage Keepers Program by Aine Bird
Pilot study of a nature-focused field trips using play-based learning in Primary Education Degree students by Cinthia Pereira
Outdoor Environment Learning Literacy & Experiential Learning in Schools /Outdoor Learning: A New Normal for the 21st Century by Sheela kumari Jayachandran Nair
Coordinator, Polis - International Network for Environmental Education
PhD Reseacher/Manager, University of Galway/Burrenbeo Trust
Professor, University of Barcelona
Head of Sustainable School Initiative Programs/ OSH officer, Mayoor Private School, Abu Dhabi
Mon 29th Jan
Format: Ice Break Activities
As we inaugurate the Youth conference activities, we take a few minutes to welcome all YEEC attendees in the 4 languages of the Congress (Arabic, English, Spanish and French) and share an overview about the youth involvement at the congress, providing them the information needed on how they can participate, sharing their ideas and expertise.
Project Manager - Sustainable Campus Initiative, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Senior Manager, International Programs and EE 30 Under 30, North American Association for Environmental Education
Junior Executive Manager, Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection
Committee Member, Youth Environmental Education Conference
Committee Member, Youth Environmental Education Conference
Data Management and Results Monitoring & Reporting Officer, United Nations Resident Coordinator Office, UAE
Mon 29th Jan
INTRODUCTION
Pope Francis‘ Laudato Sì‘ is a precious document for practitioners working in the educational field. The Encyclic suggests a new paradigm for teachers, trainers and educators.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
How can sustainability be taught in a sustainable way?
Can teaching be the same as before, just changing the content and not the method?
How the Integral Ecology paradigm affects teaching and education?
Is it just a spiritual perspective or a secular approach too, speaking to the world of education regardless of one's beliefs?
Adjunct Professor, IUSVE - Salesian University Institute of Venice
Mon 29th Jan
Behavioural change for proclimate choices and action is an urgent need and environmental education must take a holistic and transformative learning approach. The recent International Science and Evidence-based Assessment report (ISEEA, 2022) highlighted the CASE (Cognitive, Academic, Social and Emotional) approach for whole brain learning for behavioral change. In response, UNESCO MGIEP designed an online interactive course on climate change that adopts the CASE approach using multiple digital pedagogies maximizing digital affordances. The course designed for 13yrs+ titled C.A.R.E. - Climate Action through Reflection and Empathy, has 3 levels, where each level progressively builds on domains of cognition, academic knowledge, & social & emotional competencies and is available on Framerspace.com.
Inaugural Director, UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP), India
Mon 29th Jan
FLA, in the context of the collaboration agreement with Regione Lombardia – General Direction Environment and Climate, contributed to advice the setting of long-lasting regional strategies within the adoption of systemic tools. In compliance with international guidelines, FLA promotes good practices at the local scale, scientific research projects on sustainable development, and integrates ESD into regional policies and programs. Aim of the workshop would be sharing and discussion, among the regional administrations joining the networks Regions4 and 4motors4Europe which are invited to the congress, about ways they experienced in framing regional EE and ESD programs in the perspective of the UNESCO, to benchmark the most relevant outcomes and practices in a peer context.
General Director, Lombardy Foundation for the Environment
, Lombardy Foundation for the Environment – WEEC Network
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Mon 29th Jan
Little Green Steps WA (LGSWA) is a unique and innovative program for early childhood educators and childcare providers to connect them with our hub of practical resources to achieve sustainable accreditation. In Australia the early childhood is identified as being from birth to eight years of age and therefore is part of childcare sites, kindergarten, family daycare, pre-primary, years one to three of formal education. In Australia the National Quality Standard (NQS) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) are mandated for all early years’ educators to understand and implement in their practices and is used to evaluate individuals and early years centres.
Former President, Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) - Australia
Mon 29th Jan
*An interactive game that will be in the activity area until the 31st of January
Format: Game
Brief of the session: A youth-focused session aims to create an interactive space for myth-busting and sustainable knowledge generation among participants to engage youth actively, encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and the exploration of sustainable practices and concepts.
President, SDG Youth Council
Mon 29th Jan
Format: Fishbbowl
A discussion that encourages active participation and open dialogue among participants with regards to their hopes and expectations about YEEC & WEEC. A set of questions is given allowing all audience to participate in teams of 4 people in a fishbowl setting.
Founder, Green Girls Platform
Coordinator of the EMPACT Acceleration Program, Enactus Morocco
tudent & Environment and Climate Policy Advocate, University Of The West Indies
, Bahrain Science Center for Sustainable Development Goals
UN Habitat Youth Advisor, Climate Justice Activist and First-year Environmental Studies Student, York University
Energy Engineer and Youth Leader in Sustainability,
Mon 29th Jan
Format: Fishbowl + Presentation
Brief of the session: Since COP28 last year was hosted at the United Arab Emirates, Malak Abdulla is going to share her experience, outcomes and knowledge obtained as a climate youth delegate. And, ensure knowledge is acquired from COP28 by youth which can support EE future roadmap
, Global Shapers Abu Dhabi Hub
Mon 29th Jan
Mon 29th Jan
We envision a world where every child – especially the most vulnerable – connects meaningfully with nature every day. One of the most accessible and effective ways for achieving that vision is through children’s and youth’s school-based experiences. If children are to connect with nature every day for growing, playing and learning, school grounds must be part of the solution.
There is growing momentum worldwide to scale school ground greening as a sensible and thoughtful approach to increase climate resilience, enhance biodiversity, improve health and education outcomes, and strengthen communities, especially for those most impacted by systems of inequity and environmental injustices. Mounting scientific evidence suggests that transforming school grounds into nature-rich environments is a powerful tool to achieve multiple benefits. Such school grounds improve physical and mental health, social and cognitive skills, creativity, and academic performance for students. They also contribute environmental benefits such as reduced heat in warming climates, reduced pollution and water conservation.
, Children and Nature Network
, Salzburg Global Seminar
, Children and Nature Network
, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Mon 29th Jan
Format: Competition
Brief of the session: Live competition of the 7th level of Envirospellathon on climate change, in which 6 students of top Sustainable Schools Initiative participate in a challenging and competition. To raise students’ awareness about climate change, Promote the 7th level of Envirospellathon and Provide a platform for students to engage in interactive learning through the competition.
Programme Coordinator for Environmental Outreach, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Mon 29th Jan
Format: Ted Talk
Brief of the session: Discussing how an intergenerational approach to fighting for nature can benefit youth, adults, and older people as different perspectives and knowledge is passed on. Using an example from New Zealand with the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand, how young people are working with older people to find solutions for the biodiversity crisis. This session Inspires young attendees to take action for nature, through wanting to volunteer with organisations that have different groups of people (not just youth environment groups).
Conservation and Climate Advocate & Activist,
Mon 29th Jan
What is role of AI in environmental education? The ChatGPT reply to this question is as follows:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can play a significant role in environmental education by enhancing learning experiences, providing access to data and information, enabling analysis and modeling, and promoting awareness and action.
The roundtable will convene 6 experts on AI and its role in EE to debate the validity of the above response.
Director, Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute, The George Washington University, USA
CEO and Founder, APP Consulting
Fellow, Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution
Global Community Engagement, ESRI
Mon 29th Jan
Outdoor and Place-based Learning in the Decade of Ecosystem Restoration by Anita Saul
Towards Meaningful Engagment of Youth in SDGs Processes by Miki Fukuda
The African Manatee in Guinea: Protecting an endangered species through environmental education, capacity sharing and international networks by Lucy Keith-Diagne
Dean of the Faculty of Environment, Kasetsart University
Teacher and Environmental Coordinator, Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Bangladesh Islamia School, Abu Dhabi
Policy Researcher, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
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Mon 29th Jan
Incorporating Environmental Education in the United Arab Emirates: Addressing the Primary and Secondary School Curricula by Naeema Mohamed AlHosani
Preschool children’s self-reported sources of knowledge of environmental, social, and economic sustainability: An interview study by Farhana Borg
Educator Practices and Approaches for Environmental Awareness in Early Childhood Education in Abu Dhabi by Nusaibah Salem Al Ameri and Nahla Alsyed
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
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Associate Professor, Dalarna University
PhD Candidate in Educational Neuroscience, Emirates College for Advanced Education, Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit
PhD Candidate, Emirates Collage for Advanced Education - Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit
Mon 29th Jan
Connecting Citizen Science Data with AI to Create Meaningful Outcomes Including Education, Communications and Community Outreach by David James Vaughan Wallace
Promises, Perils and Pitfalls of ‘alternative realities’ in EE Pedagogy: A provocative exploration by Lisa Ryan and Jo-Anne Fereira
Fostering Sustainability in Education Using ChatGPT by Mohanad Halaweh
Professor and the Head of Systems Laboratory, Central European University
CEO, NMD+
Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy, University of Southern Queensland
Dean (Learning and Teaching Futures), University of Southern Queensland
Professor, Al Ain University
Mon 29th Jan
Education to Empower Just Climate Change Action by Bora Simmons
Promoting Technological Innovation to Address Climate Change Impacts by Mohamed Dawoud
Zero emission agents: licence to act! A 3-step educational programme to help teachers talk about climate change and activate students. With a mission: to change the future, one class at a time by Margherita Porzio
, Independent Consultant in the field of Environment Education (EE)
Director, National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education, USA
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Project Manager, Istituto Oikos
Mon 29th Jan
Format: Panel Discussion (30min) and Interactive activity (30min)
Brief of the session: 30-min panel discussion on what climate anxiety is and how we can address it within the environmental education programs. Addressing climate anxiety and understanding the psychology behind it.
Psychologist, Researcher, and Past Professor,
Community Impact Manager, The Climate Tribe
Mon 29th Jan
Activist Pedagogies in Higher Education: Educating Change Makers for Ecological Sustainability and Social Justice by Jeremy Williams
Innovative strategies to take Environmental Education to rural communities in Colombia by Sara Ines lara
Carbon Literacy in the Middle East: Bridging the Gap by David May
Professor and Postdoctoral Researcher, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul
Senior Instructor, Zayed University
Professor of Practice, Zayed University
Executive Director, Fundacion ProAves, Founder & President at Women For Conservation
Mon 29th Jan
Sustainability education in vulnerable communities: US and UK case studies by Alex Kudryavtsev
A Review of Environmental Education Policies and its Implementation in Japan by Miwa Tatsuno
Exploring the Challenges, Key Factors of Success, and Suggestions for Change to Implement Sustainable Education in UAE Primary and Secondary Schools by Sandra Knuteson
Assistant Professor, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
Research Associate, Cornell University
Programme Coordinator, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Senior Lecturer of Environmental Sciences, American University of Sharjah
Mon 29th Jan
The Fresh Press Enterprise: A Sustainable Action Project for Paper Production at Zayed University Using Locally Sourced Agricultural Waste by Tina Sleiman and Fatme Al Anouti
Education for Aloha ʻĀina, Sustainability & Indigenous Resurgence in the Era of Climate Change by Kainoa Kaulukukui-Narikawa
An Introduction to the Unique Curriculum at the Mohamed bin Zayed Falconry & Desert Physiognomy School. Educating the Next Generation of Sustainable Falconers through Practical and Theoretical Lessons by Nicola Dixon
PhD Candidate, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Professor, Zayed University
Graduate Student, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Senior Teacher, Mohamed bin Zayed Falcnry and Desert Physiognomy School
Mon 29th Jan
Pedagogical documentation, or pedagogical narration, can be used in early childhood education to convey children’s experiences to parents, other educators, children, and the community, especially in settings inspired by the Reggio Emilia pedagogical approach. It is a process that involves listening, observing, and interpreting children’s learning and experiences, and may comprise a variety of mediums such as pictures of children in action, children’s quotes, drawings, educator reflections, etc.
This roundtable discussion will provide an opportunity for participants to come together for a meaningful discussion on an emerging topic for which there is little published literature (academic or professional) but that has the potential to be a very powerful tool in engaging educators, children, families, and communities in better understanding their relations to the land and their multispecies kin.
Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota Duluth
Mon 29th Jan
The Climate Change And Early Childhood Development Nexus A Case Of Eswatini by Novuyo Nkomo
Health and life science ecosystem of innovation vs climate change: a regional action plan for stakeholders' engagement by Nicole Ticchi
Tracking Green Commodities , Chocolate Consumers and Sustainable Cocoa from Ghana: The Catalyst for Responsible Tourism by Edward Amankwah
Specialist Early Childhood & Environment Education, IndependenConsultant, India
ECE Lecturer/Head of Department, University of Eswatini
Communication Manager, Clust-ER Health & Wellbeing
Researcher, Center for Environmental Governance (CEGO-Ghana)
Mon 29th Jan
Indigenous Land Rights as Climate Change Resiliency by Ranjan Datta
Repositioning Environmental Education Organizations’ Approach to Environmental Disaster by Anthonette Quayee
Day Of The Native Wallunka And The Mast'aku Festival Of Life And Death Educational Activity To Know, Feel And Live Our Biocultural Traditions And Conserve The Carob Forest by Huascar Camacho Mojica
Professor and Postdoctoral Researcher, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul
Canada Research Chair, Mount Royal University
Environmental Forester, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Fellow and Area Convenor, Education for Youth Empowerment, Environment Education and Awareness, TERI
Mon 29th Jan
An open mic for youth to share their inspiring stories and achievements
Format: Ted talk
Conservation and Climate Advocate & Activist,
Mon 29th Jan
Format: Presentation
Mon 29th Jan
Distinguished Professor and Director, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University, South Africa
Professor Emeritus Department of Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University, USA
Secretary General, Arab Forum for Environment & Development (AFED)
Senior Programme Officer, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Chief of Section, Capacity Development & Water Sciences, Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP), UNESCO, Paris
Mon 29th Jan
Tue 30th Jan
Tue 30th Jan
Executive Director, Earth Charter International
Regional Advisor for Africa, UNU/RCE Chair, Council of Earth Charter International, Costa Rica (Video Message)
Dean of Education; Research Chair in Environment and Sustainability Education, Rhodes University , South Africa
Tue 30th Jan
Tue 30th Jan
Artist, Cartoonist, Illustrator and Naturalist, India
Tue 30th Jan
On behalf of Centre Zapovedniks (Moscow based Non-governmental organization, IUCN CEC, IUCN WCPA member, Europark member) together with IUCN Commission for Education and Communication (please find a Declaration of Partnership attached) I would like to perform a workshop on games and other interactive activities in environmental education.
We would like to introduce the congress participants to some good practices in environmental education and its gamification based on hundreds of sources collected in the #NatureForAll Discovery Zone and Centre Zapovedniks library.
We'll focus on new methods that help to face the new challenges of the changing world and find a better way to communicate new generations though their values.
At the same time, we would like to learn from the participants about their experiences.
Program coordinator for environmental education and interpretation in Protected Areas, Zapovedniks Centre
Sustainability Adviser, Ludovika Univeristy of Public Service
Director of International Projects of Protected Areas, Embassy Foundation
Tue 30th Jan
Facts reveal that Timor-Leste is facing a serious ecological crisis during the last three years. In 2019 there was the warmest year where temperature increased drastically and lots of wild and domestic animals died due to water scarcity. Other case was in 2021, there was a catastrophe occurred, torrential rain and cyclone caused huge flooding in Dili and some municipalities which were affected several local habitant’s properties such homes, land and domestic properties were destroyed including the loss of 48 people (Timor-Leste National Disasters Data, 2021).
Researcher and Agroforestry Advisor, Peace and Conflict Studies Centre & Ermera Peasants Union-UNAER
Tue 30th Jan
Tue 30th Jan
Format: Panel Discussion (1hr)
Brief of the session: Open conversation on early education on sustainability with a group of youngsters sharing their involvement in environmental and sustainable initiatives and how they were raised to care about the environment.
Head of the Department, WWF-India
Founder, Rainbow Chimney Bookstore & Publishing House
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Founder and CEO, Earth Warriors
Tue 30th Jan
Format: Panel Discussion
Brief of the session: In which forms of education can affect the way we approach (or don’t) climate action.
Junior Executive Manager, Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection
Ambassador, African Youth Climate Hub
Social Science Researcher and a Co-Founder, ClimatEducate Project
Fintech Marketing Specialist, Lupiya, Zambia
Conservationist and UNEP Representative for SDG 6 (Water and Sanitation), India
Environmental Leadership and Awards Programme Manager, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful
Founder, Global Shapers Las Palmas
tudent & Environment and Climate Policy Advocate, University Of The West Indies
Tue 30th Jan
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development were formally adopted by world leaders in September 2015. The UN designates specific days, weeks, years, and decades to mark particular events or topics in order to promote through awareness and action, the objectives of the Organisation. To this end, the UN declared 2005–2014 as the ‘Decade of Education for Sustainable Development’ and 2021–2030 as ‘Decade of Ecosystem Restoration’.
This paper describes the ICE principles for Education for Sustainable Development that were developed as part of the activities for the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, and the proposed responses identified under the ‘Action Plan for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, 2021-2030’, and more specifically: ‘Restoration Challenge 6 – Education.
Chair | Advisor, Environmental Information, Science and Outreach Management, 12th WEEC Socio -Scientific Committee | Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tue 30th Jan
In Honour of Professor Massimo Scalia
Professor of Sociology of the Territory and the Environment, Dean of Human and Social Science Faculty, Kore University Enna – Italy
PhD Candidate, Enna “Kore” University
Tue 30th Jan
ChatGPT claims:
Yes, AI has the potential to promote environmental sustainability in Africa in various ways.
It is important to note that the successful implementation of AI for environmental sustainability in Africa requires considerations of local contexts, accessibility, and inclusivity. Collaboration between educational professionals, AI experts, environmental scientists, policymakers, and local communities is crucial for developing and deploying AI solutions that address the specific needs and challenges of African countries.
Overall digital literacy, hardware and internet access as well as training in the use of AI tools are all elements that must be explicitly addressed. The authors plan to use the presentation platform with African experts and audience at the conference as a feedback loop that addresses these challenges to implementation.
Director, EAGLES 2030 International
CEO and Founder, APP Consulting
Fellow, Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution
Edtech Consultant and CEO and Co-Founder, eLearning Solutions (eLS)
Tue 30th Jan
The United Arab Emirates University decided to add the Environmental Education (EE) as compulsory course to all undergraduate students, starting from batch 2019. The EE course is called “Sustainability” and provides the students with the principles of sustainability, in terms of science, economy and sociology. This course was added to enrich the students with the necessary knowledge regarding the environment, the country’s short- and long-term strategies, and Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). The work I present is the result of my experience as a member of the Sustainability Course development committee and as an instructor on the course for four years. The students have been exposed to sustainable buildings and projects in the country through physical visits.
Associate Professor/ Director of National Water and Energy Center, United Arab Emirates University/ National Water and Energy Center
Tue 30th Jan
The rare Charitable Research Reserve is an urban land trust and environmental institute in Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada, that protects over 1,350 acres of highly sensitive lands. Our ultimate goal is to make the world a more sustainable place by stewarding a diverse network of natural landscapes for ecological integrity and for future generations through conservation, research and education. Since inception, rare has taken care of the land on behalf of the community through the use of Western tools in conservation, research and education. As rare becomes engaged in reconciliation with the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (North America), these pillars now equally include and value Indigenous ways of knowing and being — becoming three strands of a strong braid.
Senior Educator, rare Charitable Research Reserve
Tue 30th Jan
Current Situation:
Florida / Caribbean barrier reef has already been lost.
Great barrier reef of Australia lost around 65% of its corals , there are immense efforts exerted by Scientists and marine biologists to protect and maintain the remaining 35%.
Red Sea/ Eastern Africa and Arabian Gulf are highly threatened as well.
The philosophy of “protection is always preferred over restoration” is a luxury that no longer applies to most regions. NOW Restoration is necessary to preserve the biodiversity and functionality of reefs and ensure the sustainability of their resources.
Founder, Alpha Shop
Tue 30th Jan
Format: Workshop (1hr)
Brief of the session: Environment and Sustainability Education has the potential to set in motion the power of creative thinking in our young people and in so doing we support and grow relevant skills which will help young people to cope with an ever-changing world, support youth in exploring activities that set-in motion the power of critical thinking and innovation, engage youth with learning tools that develop essential competences in environment and sustainability education. Help them adapt ideas generated in the workshop to enhance quality and relevance their own learning and taking action.
Program Specialist Researcher - Sustainability Education/Global Health, Uppsala University, Sweden
Tue 30th Jan
Contribution of Natural and Non-Natural Materials to Understandings of the Natural World in Early Childhood Education by Claudine Habak
How I Teach and Play: Wellbeing, Practices, and Growth in Early Childhood Educators by Mohammad Jubran
A curriculum of place: Facilitating school-university partnerships through a place-based STEAM semester by Kevin O'Connor
Land-based Lecturer, Cambian Lufton College, UK
Associate Professor, Emirates College for Advanced Education, Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit
Chair and Associate Professor, Mount Royal University
PhD Student, Emirates College for Advanced Education, Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit
Tue 30th Jan
Role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in greening young minds: How is HCLFoundation reaching the unreached through Environment Education. by Aishwarya Balasubramanian
Informal & Non-formal Environmental Education – Valuing Community Endeavours by Jennifer Pearson
Investigating climate change narratives in fire and flood events in the media: Developing a research framework by Rebecca Keogh
Program Manager, Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED)
Deputy Manager, HCL Foundation
Former President, Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) - Australia
Foundation Programme Manager, University of Birmingham, Dubai
Tue 30th Jan
Factors influencing Artificial intelligence (AI) products adoption for developing environmental sustainability: A literature review by Rania Mostafa
Social media, moral norm and waste behaviour——based on experimental economics by Aiqin Wang
Everglades Restoration Plan: Lessons to Learn by Hussam Alrabaiah
Program Manager, Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED)
Professor, Al Ain University
Associate Professor, Xidian University
Faculty, Al Ain University
Tue 30th Jan
Sustainability in the Syllabus: Every Class, Every Lesson by Gunter Pauli and Charles Godwin Rodriguez (Fireside Chat) (30m)
Conservation and Education professionals working together. How lessons learned during Covid have informed and energised one environmental education programme - engaging the expertise and energy of conservation professionals has connected and involved young people and their teachers in a pan African perspective on biodiversity and nature conservation. by Penny Fraser (Presentation)
Entrepreneur, Economist, and Author, Switzerland
, PATTS College of Aeronautics
, Moises Bertoni Foundation
Coordinator, PACE (Pan African Conservation Education)
Tue 30th Jan
Education for Sustainable Development in Teacher Training: Perceptions of Teacher Educators by Antje Goller
Empowering Youth through Climate Education and Advocacy: How climate education and advocacy will foster economic growth, opportunities for marginalized communities, and solutions to the climate crisis by Bryce Coon
Development of an Education for Sustainable Development curriculum design framework for the Technological University of the Shannon (Ireland) by Noëlle O'Connor
PhD student, University of Vechta
Associate Director of Climate Education, earthday.org
Researcher, Educational Developer and Senior University Lecturer, Technological University of the Shannon (Ireland)
Tue 30th Jan
Secretary General, World Environmental Education Congress Network
Senior Executive Manager, WEEC Network
Tue 30th Jan
Format: Interactive Presentation
Brief of the session: A thought-provoking and informative online climate series that delves into the urgent issue of climate change. This series aims to deepen our understanding of the causes and consequences of climate change while highlighting the importance of individual and collective action. To learn amazing facts about our local marine wildlife corals, turtles, dolphins, seagrass, dugongs, mangroves, flamingos, whale sharks, sea snakes and more! Understand how you can support the global movement to protect at least 30% of the world’s lands, waters, and ocean by 2030, get the opportunity to learn about impactful fieldwork aimed at safeguarding and protecting areas to help ensure a healthy ocean and climate, understand why and how we can protect our Oceans.
Conservation Outreach and Citizen Science, Emirates Nature WWF
Student, American University of Sharjah
Tue 30th Jan
Format: Panel Discussion (1h)
Brief of the session: Group of youth talk about indigenous people’s role in the environmental education field. Discuss how Indigenous peoples’ contributions are essential in designing and implementing solutions to sustainability and ecosystem restoration issues, how EE communities learn from cultures and traditional practices and how values, indigenous knowledge, and culture can help connect people and create a better tomorrow, the connection of local wisdom and cultural practices with international agendas in the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Integration of indigenous knowledge systems into environmental education.
COP 28 UAE Youth Climate Delegate,
Climate Resilience Education on Nature Based Solution Expert,
Founder, Green Girls Platform
Fintech Marketing Specialist, Lupiya, Zambia
, YNCCC (Youth Negotiations on Climate Change Conventions)
Young Climate Advocate,
Tue 30th Jan
Environmental Responsibility in Architectural Education: Tackling the Planetary Crisis by Nadia Mounajjed
Citizen Science for Clean Air: Inspiring Action to Improve Air Quality through Hands-on Education by Oriol Teixido and Susannah Telfer
Biodiversity as a pathway to environmental citizenship by Silvia Sivini and Annamaria Vitale
Professor of Sociology of the Territory and the Environment, Dean of Human and Social Science Faculty, Kore University Enna – Italy
Associate Professor of Architecture, Abu Dhabi University
Associate Director - Air Quality and Climate Change, Ricardo
Senior Consultant, Ricardo plc
Associate Professor, University of Calabria
Associate Professor, University of Calabria
Tue 30th Jan
Development of a Tool Towards Enhancing Early Childhood Education in Schools and at Homes Providing Basic Environmental Knowledge Using Artificial Intelligence Technology by Sabine SAAD
How Children Aged 2-8 in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are Supported in the Development of their Environmental Awareness? Through Educational Programs by Mariam Jasem Alzaabi
Where We Want to Play and Learn: Children’s Voices in Choices of Environments in Abu Dhabi by Nahla Alsyedibrahim
Land-based Lecturer, Cambian Lufton College, UK
Director of Ecological Transition, Lebanese Association for Saving Energy and Environment - ALMEE
Early Childhood Improvement Specialist, American University Dubai - Student / Department of Education and Knowledge - Staff
PhD Candidate, Emirates Collage for Advanced Education - Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit
Tue 30th Jan
Climate change has emerged as one of the global challenges of our time, with far-reaching implications for the environment, societies, and economies worldwide. As awareness of the impacts of climate change continues to grow, the role of education in addressing this issue becomes increasingly significant. Research on climate change education has predominantly focused on Western contexts, leaving a gap in understanding the practices and perspectives of science teachers in gulf region.
Faculty Member, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU)
Tue 30th Jan
With today’s environmental and social challenges becoming more urgent and complex, it is essential that EE professionals across sectors have the skills, knowledge, and networks to lead lasting change across a diversity of audiences and settings. They must also be able to play an active role in building an inclusive EE movement that promotes high quality EE for all learners and communities, and be able to adapt to rapidly changing times. In line with WEEC’s Theme #3, A Worldwide Community for Sustainability as the Goal, this session will dive into the role that global networks and learning communities can play in cultivating EE leaders for the world we experience today, where cross-cultural understanding, collaboration, and adaptation, among other capacities, are key.
Senior Manager, International Programs and EE 30 Under 30, North American Association for Environmental Education
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
Tue 30th Jan
Łódź Schools for Climate - Shaping Habits for better future by Agnieszka Pietrzak and Anna Wierzbicka
Review Of Transdisciplinary Approaches To Food-Water-Energy Nexus - A Guide Towards Sustainable Development: Issues And Challenges by Alluri Venkata Nagavarma
Environmental Specialist,
Head of ecological education promotion, City of Łódź Office Ecology and Climate Department
Director, City of Łódź Office, Environment Management Department
Professor & Head en Economics, Dept. of Economics D.N.R. (Autonomous) College
Canada Research Chair, Mount Royal University
Tue 30th Jan
Format: Workshop
Brief of the session: Group of Content creators share their knowledge to youth about content creation and how if helps deliver a meaningful message to the community and how social media can be a tool to share environmental education. This session highlights the role of content creation in delivering meaningful, direct, and concise information to the community, particularly in the context of environmental education. It helps explore how social media can be utilized as a powerful tool to share environmental education and effectively engage with the community.
Eco Content Creator & Founder, Enta Green Journeys
Environmental Activist and Social Media Content Creator,
Environmental Content creator and Green Youth Majlis Member,
Lead Environmentalist,
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Tue 30th Jan
Learning to Run a Sustainable Business – Use of a Green Business Simulation Game in an Undergraduate Business Communication Course by Simon Burfoot
Conservation Tales: A Collaborative Model for Developing Print and Digital Environmental Education Teaching Resources to Engage Children in STEM and Sustainable Development Goals by Tom J. McConnell
Principles of Education Practices for Sustainability in the Amami Islands -A Structural Analysis of the Amami “Environmental Culture” Education Programs of Higher Education Institutions by Yuko Oguri
Vice President, Australian Association of Environmental Education (AAEE)
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
Professor, Ball State University
Associate Professor, Kagoshima University
Tue 30th Jan
Knowledge from Below. Traditional Indigenous Knowledge on Watery Environments as Innovative Sustainable Solution to the Challenges of Modernity by Rita Vianello
Naming Our Forest: Cultural Preservation in Environmental Communication by Yun-Hsuan Chiu
Cultural Heritage and Traditional Knowledge to Create Belonging and Understanding of Our Place in Time by Maria Hofman-Bergholm
Professor, Zayed University
University Researcher, University of Bergamo
COO, Southern Office, Friendly seed Co.,LTD
Researcher, Åbo Akademi University
Tue 30th Jan
Integrating Sustainability Science into School Curricula: New York Sun Works Case Study by Alex Kudyavstev
An approach to Conservation Education to act for a Sustainable Future by Antonieta Costa
Assessing Environmental Awareness and Attitudes towards Climate Change and Environmental Issues among University Students in the United Arab Emirates by Khawlah Mitib Al-tkhayneh
Specialist Early Childhood & Environment Education, IndependenConsultant, India
Research Associate, Cornell University
Head of Education, Lisbon Zoo
ASSOCIATE ROFESSOR, AL AIN UNIVERSITY
Tue 30th Jan
Sensibilisation du Grand Public en Plein Air: Concept du Chemin Pédagogique Spécifique au Site D'accueil by Iatimad Zair
Opération #b7arblaplastic : présentation du mode opératoire de l'opération et ses retombés sur la préservation des écosystèmes marins by Khadija Chahidi
Cultural Heritage Education as a Pillar for Sustainable Development by Mouna Belbekri
Distinguished Professor and Director, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University, South Africa
Chargée de Développement des Outils Pédagogiques, Fondation Mohammed VI Pour la Protection de L'environnement
Chargée du Digital, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la protection de l'Environnement
Project Manager, Fondation pour la Sauvegarde du Patrimoine Culturel de Rabat
Tue 30th Jan
Tue 30th Jan
Tue 30th Jan
A Community Initiative to Prevent Food Waste in School Canteens: First Results of the “GINO! Let’s Play Not to Waste Food!” Project by Elena Pagliarino and Bianca La Placa
Nature Zoo Club, A Virtual Conservation Education Program for Families: Evaluation of the Effectiveness by Antonieta Costa
Urban Cohousing in Search of (Eco)Sustainability. Italian Cases by Carmine Urciuoli
Program Manager, Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED)
Researcher, Italian National Research Council - Research Institute on Sustainable Economic Growth (CNR - IRCRES)
Senior Executive Manager, WEEC Network
Head of Education, Lisbon Zoo
Researcher, Univ. Federico II of Naples
Tue 30th Jan
Mimicry of Scarcity. Reproducing Shortage (in a teaching context) as Educational Practice by Elena Bougleux
UAE Climate Change Research Network fostering research in climate action by Fatin Samara
Contribution of Abu Dhabi Houbara program to biodiversity assessment: Enhancing knowledge and awareness on arid land conservation. by Yves Hingrat
Professor and the Head of Systems Laboratory, Central European University
Professor, University of Bergamo
Professor, American University of Sharjah
Research, Reneco international wildlife consultants LLC.
Tue 30th Jan
Promoting Education for Sustainable Development: The Whole School Approach by Angela Lam
Evaluating Environmental Learning by David Zandvliet
Water education as a bridge between Italy and Cuba: two experiences based on the development of playful-educational materials by Elena Comino
Vice President, Australian Association of Environmental Education (AAEE)
Senior Manager, School Education Programme, WWF-Hong Kong, WWF-Hong Kong
Professor, Simon Fraser University , Vancouver, Canada
Professor, Dept of Engineering of Environment, Land and Infrastructure- Politecnico di Torino
Tue 30th Jan
Building Community Partnerships for Ecorestoration Projects in Greater Mumbai through CSR by Shubhalaxmi Vaylure M. Reddy
Exploring the value of zoo and aquarium experiences as experiential learning environments in Abu Dhabi by Anupama Chaudhari
Awakening and working with Arne Næs by Bob Jickling
Distinguished Professor and Director, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University, South Africa
Founder, iNaturewatch Foundation
Education Instructor, Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue | SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
Professor Emeritus, Lakehead Univeristy
Tue 30th Jan
Format: Workshop (1h)
Brief of the session: A workshop on the key concepts and skills in planning and delivering effective presentations and public speeches. Each participant will give a short speech. Videoed with their own phones for review and refinement at a later date.
Director, Speaking 4 the Planet
Tue 30th Jan
Format: Global Café
Brief of the session: https://theworldcafe.com/key-concepts-resources/world-cafe-method/
Objectives: the sessions aim to bring together youth to discuss on the given topic. Also to raise awareness, foster understanding, and inspire action towards addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainability.
o Table 1: Nature & biodiversity: Reham Zia
o Table 2: Air Quality: Oriol Teixido Escote
o Table 3: Climate Change: Mogesh Sabapathy
o Table 4: Environmental Education: Arpan Singh
Student Services Coordinator,
Environmental Activist and Social Media Content Creator,
Youth Climate Advocate and Co-founder, ClimX
Youth Officer, United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP India Office
Tue 30th Jan
Format: Workshop (45min)
Brief of the session: In small groups we will work on how to create an environmental education project from scratch with a creative design mindset. Always focusing on the issues and collaborative, collective and inclusive thinking.
Secretary General, The Club of Rome, Spain
Youth Coordinator, Ashoka South Cone
Tue 30th Jan
Fostering Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship: A Study on Environmental Education in UAE Higher Education Institutions by Heba Aboukhousa
How to develop and deliver tailored educational content to initiate a sustainability habit-change journey? by Huda Masalmeh
Nurturing Youth Leadership in Green Transition by Katre Olmez
Entrepreneur, Economist, and Author, Switzerland
Deputy Vice Chancellor, Ndejje University
Assistant Professor, Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities
Chief Operating Officer, Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens
Tue 30th Jan
This session aims to highlight the need for a strategic action plan on capacity building on environmental education across the wider West Asia region. The root causes of environmental problems in the region will continue to be ignored unless people are galvanised together to take collective action.
The lack of awareness of environmental issues affects both the formal and non-formal environmental education sectors. There is an urgent need for innovative solutions to educate and engage the public in sustainable practices.
Director and Head of Europe Office, EAGLES 2030 International
Chief, Natural Sciences Unit UNESCO, New Delhi Office, India
Senior Environment Education Consultant, UNEP
Global Community Engagement, ESRI
Chair | Advisor, Environmental Information, Science and Outreach Management, 12th WEEC Socio -Scientific Committee | Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Chief, Child Protection, UNICEF Gulf Area Office
Tue 30th Jan
For over 5 decades the Cheakamus Centre (NV Outdoor School) situated in what is presently known as Brackendale, BC, Canada, on the bank of the Cheakamus River on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Squamish people has been engaged in experiential place and nature-based learning. Victor Elderton, author and researcher, was the teaching Principal at this field school for over 25 years. From 1984 -2013, Victor taught and mentored over 130,000 students and 4300 teachers at Outdoor School. The researcher as well as these co-learners gained insights and understanding about themselves and the braiding of the salmon forest and cultural restorative practices through the program experiences and teaching at the school.
Sessional Instructor & PhD Student, Simon Fraser University
Tue 30th Jan
Engaging Students to Share ‘Stories from Our Enivronment’ through Literacy and Art Skills by Hamda Al Ameri
Early Childhood Education - The First Step That Lays The Foundation for Environment and Sustainability Questions by Ingrid Samuelsson
Pioneering wildlife conservation education program reached 6,194 students and aimed to build the very first sustainable core team to protect Pu Mat forest. by Ngo Thi Thuong
Team Leader ESDfor2030, UNESCO
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Education & Communication, International Fund for Houbara Conservation
Professor of Early Childhood Education (ECE), Göteborg University, Sweden
Education and Outreach Officer,
Tue 30th Jan
Access To Clean Water And Proper Sanitation As A Fundamental Human Right In Africa by Bruno Muyunga
Swimming Pools Or Digging Tools: Adapting Education On The Water, Food And Energy Nexus To Rich And Poor Students’ Lifestyles by Linus Bylund
Educating the Community on mining Environmental Friendly Practices towards the protection of Gishwati Forest Reserve in Rwanda: A socio-scientific approach by Florien Nsanganwimana
Environmental Specialist,
IT Technician, St.Mark's College Namagoma
lecturer, University of Gothenburg
Professor of Science and Environmental Education, University of Rwanda
Tue 30th Jan
التربية على الثقافة المحلية المبدعة من اجل التنمية المستدامة : الثقافة الحسانية نموذجا by Faaras Abdelaziz
الاستدامة وجهود دولة الامارات العربية المتحدة لتحقيقها by Tareefa Alsumaiti
ممارسات التربية البيئية في التراث العربي والإسلامي: تحول حضاري نموذجي by Mahmoud Mohamed Ali
Professor, Zayed University
استاذ جامعي، مدير الكرسي, كرسي الالكسو للتربية على التنمية المستدامة والموروث الثقافي المبدع، كلية علوم التربية جامعة محمد الخامس
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University
مساعد معلم بقسم الاسلاميات, اكاديمية جيمس ولينجتون بدبي
Tue 30th Jan
The Impacts of Climate Change and Global Warming Knowledge on Youth Ecologically Sustainable Behavior: A Cross-Country Evidence by Ibrahim Niankara
NextGen4POLLINATORS: The contribution of the new generations to the protection of pollinators for the protection of biodiversity and ecosystem services by Simona Casavecchia
Climate Change Education and Policies: Gaps and Opportunities! by Judy Braus
Professor of Sociology of the Territory and the Environment, Dean of Human and Social Science Faculty, Kore University Enna – Italy
Associate Professor of Applied Economics, Al Ain University
Associate Professor, Marche Polytechnic University
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
Tue 30th Jan
Mangrove Education at the University of Guyana: A Critical Appraisal by Paulette Bynoe
"Not so far away, not so different." The contents and attributes of Chilean Business Education. by Esteban Andrés Gómez Sotta
Every Child Outdoors and the Rare Chain of Learning: A Model for Environmental Education for a Sustainable Future by Istafa Sufi
Deputy Dean and current Dean (ag), School of Graduate Studies and Research (SGSR)
Academic Researcher, 1) Centro de Economía y Negocios Sostenibles, Facultad de Economía y Negocios. Universidad Finis Terrae. 2) Department of Education, Faculty of Educational and Societal Sciences. Universität Vechta.
Senior Educator, rare Charitable Research Reserve
Tue 30th Jan
Format: Presentation
Secretary General, The Club of Rome, Spain
Tue 30th Jan
Tue 30th Jan
Tue 30th Jan
Secretary-General, Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection
Emirati poet, Artist and Film Director, UAE
Artist, Cartoonist, Illustrator and Naturalist, India
Tue 30th Jan
07:30PM - 08:00PM - Ayyala Welcome
8:00PM - 8:05PM - Welcome note by HE Ahmed Baharoon, Vice Chair, 12th WEEC Local Organising Committee and Executive Director, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi.
8:05PM - 8:45PM - Networking & Entertainment: Oud Player, Henna, Falconry, Weaver, Live cooking
8:45PM - 10:00PM - Dinner
10:00PM - Closing and Departure to ADNEC
Wed 31st Jan
Wed 31st Jan
Advisor, International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), UAE
Professor and Chair, Indigenous Knowledges, Senior Research Fellow, Nulungu Institute Research, University of Notre Dame, Broome, Australia
Faculty of Education, Université du Québec à Montréal Canada (Video Message)
Director, UN Champions of the Earth Winner, Rewilding Academy
Wed 31st Jan
Wed 31st Jan
A novel method of using ocean plastic has been developed as a catalyst for student-centered learning experiences at Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue (YSWRR). Based on contemporary art-making practice, educational psychology theories, and design-thinking methodologies, plastic-asking is easily replicable, low-cost, and can be implemented according to the unique needs of learners. Considering the strengths of human-centered designers as assets for sustainable development, (i.e., empathy, tolerance for ambiguity) this method gently guides learners to connect with others through a variety of creative means.
Zoological Education Support Manager, Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue | SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi
Wed 31st Jan
Professor of Sociology of the Territory and the Environment, Dean of Human and Social Science Faculty, Kore University Enna – Italy
Professor, Simon Fraser University , Vancouver, Canada
Professor of Environmental and Sustainability Education, University of Arizona
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Professor, Tokai University
Dean of Education; Research Chair in Environment and Sustainability Education, Rhodes University , South Africa
Associate Professor, Université du Québec à Montréal
Wed 31st Jan
Young people are key stakeholders in our planet’s future and powerful agents of change. This makes it essential that their voices are heard, and they are involved in decision-making at community, regional, and national levels. This inspired WWF-India, in 2020, to launch the Model Conference of Parties (MCOP), a simulation of the global Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP). In anticipation of the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration that runs from 2021 through 2030, the MCOP programme aims to build the understanding of the young people about the importance of biodiversity and ecosystems for a sustainable world. The 3-day conference brings student leaders on one platform shaping them into environmentally conscious and active global citizens who can navigate real-world environmental challenges and lead action for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration.
Head of the Department, WWF-India
Wed 31st Jan
Aperçu du contexte mondial et local
C’est un euphémisme de dire aujourd’hui que le monde traverse une grave crise environnementale. En effet, après plus de trente ans de la tenue du Sommet de Rio en 1992, et la succession de rencontres mondiales appelées Conférences des Parties, cela est revenu dans toutes les déclarations et résolutions précédées de rapports et de discours d’engagement des États-Parties. Et pourtant l'environnement reste toujours menacé. D'où cette nécessité de penser à conduire l'éducation environnementale.
Vers une stratégie nationale d’éducation environnementale : principes et grands axes.
En matière de stratégie d’éducation environnementale, ce ne sont pas des expériences et des leçons apprises à travers le monde qui manquent. Elles sont nombreuses qui sont documentées et qui peuvent bien inspirer les pays qui en manquent comme c’est le cas de la Guinée.
Entrepreneur, Economist, and Author, Switzerland
Responsable Environnement et Cadre de Vie, Organisation Non Gouvernementale Guinée Ecologie
Wed 31st Jan
Educational Goal: The Portal for sustainability education by Gerardo Santucci and Marco Manganiello
The Gaia (Earth) Education Philosophy - A Journey Back to the Future by Darius Singh
Learning from Young People: Examining Young Ideas for Climate Change Education in Europe by Kathy Reilly
, Moises Bertoni Foundation
CEO, Officine Sostenibili Società Benefit
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Founder, Chrysalis Group Ltd
Assistant Professor, University of Galway
Wed 31st Jan
Wed 31st Jan
Format: Masterclass (1hr)
Brief of the session: Environment and Sustainability Education has the potential to set in motion the power of creative thinking in our young people and in so doing we support and grow relevant skills which will help young people to cope with an ever-changing world. Aims in exploring activities that set-in motion the power of critical thinking and innovation, engage with learning tools that develop essential competences in environment and sustainability education, allow youth to adapt ideas generated in the workshop to enhance quality and relevance their own learning and taking action.
Program Specialist Researcher - Sustainability Education/Global Health, Uppsala University, Sweden
Wed 31st Jan
Format: Workshop
Brief of the session: Sorting Activity (Teams competition). Participants will be introduced to recycling practices in the UAE as an introduction to good waste and other waste streams. Participants will compete in sorting waste into recyclable and non-recyclable items while understanding the basics of recycling & sorting correctly in the UAE. Each player will pick one waste item from 25 items from the box, examine and select the right bin it goes into. They need to then find the ball that represents the waste item and try to score. If it ends up in the right bin, team wins a point.
Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
, Eedama
, Eedama
Wed 31st Jan
Format: Interactive Panel Discussion
Brief of the session: Group of Elite youth who speak about their experience on Environmental education and how it helped shape their business idea. To showcase and highlight the connection between environmental education and entrepreneurship, inspiring other youth and demonstrating the potential for sustainable business innovation. Youth attendees will have the chance to engage with the elite speakers, asking questions, seeking advice, and learning from their experiences.
Coordinator of the EMPACT Acceleration Program, Enactus Morocco
Youth Coordinator, Ashoka South Cone
Climate Resilience Education on Nature Based Solution Expert,
Owner, Ygnd El Ras
Youth Climate Advocate and Co-founder, ClimX
Wed 31st Jan
Chief Executive Officer, The Earth Foundation
Wed 31st Jan
Programa De Formación Ambiental En Reducción De Riesgos De Desastres Para Estudiantes De Universidades De Cuba, Latinoamérica Y El Caribe by Mirurgia Aguilar Velázquez
Anthropocene: Educational Research And Interventions by Raffaella Trigona
Determination of the Relationship between High School Students' Knowledge, Awareness and Attitude Levels towards Sustainable Development by Murat Genc
Vice President, Australian Association of Environmental Education (AAEE)
Ingeniera Geóloga, Universidad de La Habana
Researcher, University of Bergamo
Prof. Dr., Duzce University
Wed 31st Jan
In Hungary, ESD is increasingly being integrated into different levels of the education system through the Green Planet Pedagogical Program, which aims to highlight the connections between different areas of life, based on the everyday experiences of the students, and to encourage young people to choose a sustainable lifestyle, make conscious decisions and take actions.
In order to develop a method for international comparison research and establish further educational cooperation between the current and future collaborating countries, a representative sample survey was conducted within the framework of the Teachers and Students on Sustainability Research Programme in October 2022 among 11th-grade secondary school students in Hungary, Slovakia, and Czech Republic.
Sustainability Adviser, Ludovika Univeristy of Public Service
Wed 31st Jan
Local adaptation and facilitation of global online courses for environmental educators by Bomyung Seo
FuturePitch@Smartfeld: Prototyping Tomorrow with Entrepreneurship and New Technologies by Mathias Kirf
Model My Watershed: A free professional-grade GIS watershed-modeling web app for students, community scientists, and professionals by Benjamin Dietrich
Director, Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute, The George Washington University, USA
Senior Programme Designer, RCE Tongyeong (Tongyeong Education Foundation for ESD)
Professor, St.Gallen University of Teacher Education // Pädagogische Hochschule St. Gallen
Student, Millersville University of Pennsylvania and Kennett High School
Wed 31st Jan
The goal of this session is to introduce the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) framework for designing student investigations of local environmental issues and taking action. Presenters will share the capacity building efforts in the state of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. to train formal and nonformal educators in the MWEE framework along with example MWEE units. Created by the U.S.A. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the MWEE has the four essential elements of environmental issue definition, outdoor field experiences, synthesis and conclusions, and environmental action.
Attendees of this session will leave with resources about the MWEE framework, large-scale environmental literacy capacity building strategies, and examples of how to create and use outdoor learning spaces.
Director of Education, Stroud Water Research Center
Wed 31st Jan
Eco-Écoles & Outils Pédagogiques : La Fondation et son Centre en Action pour une Éducation Préscolaire Intégrée by Faiza Baheddis
Les activités Outdoor du Centre International Hassan II de Formation à l’Environnement by Meryem Khodari
منهج السنة النبوية في غرس وتنمية قيم التربية البيئية وأثره على الأطفال by محمود علي
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Project Manager Outils Pédagogiques liés à l'Education au Développement Durable, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l'Environnement
ESD Project Manager, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la protection de l’Environnement
مساعد معلم بقسم الاسلاميات, اكاديمية جيمس ولينجتون بدبي
Wed 31st Jan
The Al Wathba Wetland Reserve is located just outside of the Mussafah industrial area of Abu Dhabi city. It is a blend of desert, sabkha and aquatic ecosystems. The geological outcrops are offering insights to recent climate history of the region, with conglomerates deposited from river systems that transported rock material from the Oman Mountains to Abu Dhabi (Hili Formation). The overlying fossil dunes of the Ghayathi Formation display Quaternary climate change, with dune formation during cold periods when the Arabian Gulf was dry and warmer, more humid periods when rising groundwater levels caused stabilization and weak cementation of the dunes. The inland sabkha environments can be observed in or around depressions and lakes, where the groundwater level is sufficiently close to the surface so that evaporation occurs through the capillary zone.
Chair Natural History Group Abu Dhabi, Emirates Natural History Group Abu Dhabi
Wed 31st Jan
Format: Global Café
Brief of the session: Environmental Education achievements from different countries and continents that aims to share knowledge. Discuss various achievements performed internationally and compare ideas, strategies, and perspectives. It is an eye-opening experience to exchange ideas from international guests and learn new ways to implement them to improve local projects and targets.
-Table 1: Shamma Alkhoori, Aysha Alsherroqi,
-Table 2: Jenna Potter, Carlos Shanka
-Table 3: Sara Syed, Manal Bidal
-Table 4: Nina Hamilton, Sara Constantino
-Table 5: Carl Alongsagay & Sneha Shahi
-Table 6: Raquel Armendariz & Alexa Rose Pettinari
Youth and community Analyst, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi
, Bahrain Science Center for Sustainable Development Goals
Environmental Leadership and Awards Programme Manager, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful
Founder, Global Shapers Las Palmas
Ambassador, African Youth Climate Hub
Senior Manager, International Programs and EE 30 Under 30, North American Association for Environmental Education
Environmental Activist and Social Media Content Creator,
Social Science Researcher and a Co-Founder, ClimatEducate Project
Conservationist and UNEP Representative for SDG 6 (Water and Sanitation), India
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UN Habitat Youth Advisor, Climate Justice Activist and First-year Environmental Studies Student, York University
Wed 31st Jan
Terrenesat-1 by Aysha Saif Alkaabi
Evaluating a Social Behavior Change program to reduce demand for wildlife consumption: A case study in a biodiversity stronghold in Nghe An, Vietnam by Khanh Nguyen
University Students’ Perceptions of Food Waste in the UAE by Tareefa Alsumaiti
Environmental Consultant, National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
Student, United Arab Emirates University
Demand Reduction Program Coordinator, Save Vietnam
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University
Wed 31st Jan
Text, Video, or Podcast: Which is the Best Way to Conduct Environmental Education Online? By Vinicius Avelar São-Pedro
Awareness and sustainability. An action-research on early childhood educators and parents in the Municipality of Rome. By Chiara Minischetti
Science in the City: Building Participatory Urban Learning Community Hubs through Research and Activation by Constantinos Cartalis
Environmental Specialist,
, University of Roma Tre – Department of Education
, Universidade Federal de São Carlos
Professor of Environmental and Climate Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Wed 31st Jan
Indigenous knowledge and climate education: Synergies and challenges by David Zandvliet
Integrating Traditional Puppetry Art for Effective Wildlife Conservation Education: A Case Study from South India by Brawin Kumar
Eco-civilization and Environmental Education in China --A Case Study of Tongji University by Bin Xu, Jiaqi Shen, Ying Wang, Fangnon Firmin Fangninou, and Fengting Li
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Professor, Simon Fraser University , Vancouver, Canada
Project Manager, Act India Foundation, Tamil Nadu, India
Chairman of the College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University
PhD Candidate, college of environment and engineering, Tongji University
Fellow of African Academy of Sciences, Tongji University
Director of the International Education Unit, UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development (UNEP-Tongji IESD), Tongji University
Vice Dean of the College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University
Wed 31st Jan
Recover Consciousness Of The Impact That Our Daily Practices Have, To Reinvent Ways To Inhabit The Planet: Using A Videogame As A Tool To Raise Environmental Awareness And Change Behaviors by Catalina Ramirez
Effect on Students’ Access and Knowledge Acquisition Using a Universal Design for Learning Enhanced Watershed Curriculum for Ages 10-15: A Large-Scale Study by Nanette Marcum-Dietrich
Approaches to Teaching Ecocriticism in the Humanities by Doris Hambuch
, Moises Bertoni Foundation
Anthropologist / Environmental Educator, York University , Toronto , ON
Professor STEM Education, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University
Wed 31st Jan
Climate Change Education for Primary School Children in Kenya by EMMANUEL GICHURU MUCHORA
Assessment of gold miners’ awareness of environmental risks in Rwanda: re-thinking the contribution of environmental education in formal and informal settings by Florien Nsanganwimana
Curating Interactive Learning Experiences to Create the Next Generation of Young Conservationists by Sarah Jizzini
Vice President, Australian Association of Environmental Education (AAEE)
Project Manger, BMB Eco-Group
Professor of Science and Environmental Education, University of Rwanda
Education & Communication, International Fund for Houbara Conservation
Wed 31st Jan
Working For The Present And Future Wellbeing Of ALL Life by Anne Poelina
The role of Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Practices in Promoting Community Resilience and Ecological Sustainability in the Face of Climate Change: The Case of Women by Mphemelang Ketlhoilwe
Tackline biodiversity loss through Saker Falcon conservation by Munir Virani
, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Professor and Chair, Indigenous Knowledges, Senior Research Fellow, Nulungu Institute Research, University of Notre Dame, Broome, Australia
Out-going Lecturer, University of Botswana
Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund
Wed 31st Jan
Format: Workshop (1hr)
Brief of the session: The Climate Fresk is a scientific and collaborative workshop, designed to educate about climate change. The objective is to connect 42 cards, highlighting the causes of consequences between them. The reasoning follows the scientific reports of the IPCC.
Student, Université Paris Saclay
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Wed 31st Jan
Format: Majlis
Brief of the session: In this session, we explore indigenous knowledge and cultural practices, drawing on insights from experts in diverse fields, including nutrition, heritage, and marine biology. A physical majlis conducted to explore sustainable lessons taugh through the UAE heritage and culture to raise awareness of local wisdoms that are being passed from generation to generation and learning how to tweak them to align with today’s needs for a sustainable lifestyle.
President, SDG Youth Council
Wed 31st Jan
The Middle East stands at a crossroads, where the voices and actions of youth activists are propelling the region towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. This paper presents a collection of case studies that illuminate the dynamic interplay between youth activism and sustainable enterprise.
The purpose of this study is to delve into the motivations, challenges, and successes of youth-led enterprises. We apply a multiple case study approach and empirically analyze how activism drives innovation, fosters collaboration, and engages local communities and stakeholders, creating a ripple effect of sustainable practices and consciousness throughout the region. Our research questions are: How does youth-led entrepreneurship support region’s transformation for a sustainable development? What drives the success of sustainable youth-led entrepreneurship? How does social network theory support the phenomenon of passion-driven sustainable enterprise’s success?
These case studies showcase a range of sustainable enterprises in the Middle East, led by visionary young activists, and encompass various sectors, including:
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
Wed 31st Jan
As the climate crisis escalates, Environmental Education (EE) has found broad local and global support as a much-needed tool for addressing the environmental, economic, and social justice issues arising from the impacts of a changing climate. The range of education supporters, including environmental and education agencies/ministries, multilateral organizations, the United Nations, regional-level organizations, NGOs, and the private sector are striving to infuse, integrate, and mainstream EE and the perspective of sustainability into their work as a way to address the impact of climate change on people, the planet, and social issues. While these supporters of environmental education may have varied motivations—individual action for sustainability, behavior change, organizational change, social learning and/or workforce development, educating every citizen around the world about the need to live and work sustainably is the objective. In short, the climate crisis will not and cannot be solved without education. Robust economies and environmental justice will not and cannot be achieved without education.
Senior Education Specialist, Environmental Protection Agency - USA
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
Wed 31st Jan
FLA – Lombardy Foundation for the Environment, organization which supports Lombardy Region in the planning and implementation of sustainable development policies, and WEEC Secretariat Permanent are organizations that promote Environmental Education and Education for Sustainable Development within project practices, scientific research and integrating those issues into policies and programs, at national and international level.
In the context of the collaboration between FLA and WEEC Secretariat Permanent, a workshop is to be organized during the WEEC Conference.
The workshop will be dedicated to the organizations representatives of EU funded projects, invited to the conference, with the goal to enhance their activities undertaken around education for sustainable development (ESD) themes, designing a project proposal at international level, taking advantage of the funding opportunities offered by philanthropic foundations, operating in non-european contexts.
Director, Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute, The George Washington University, USA
, Lombardy Foundation for the Environment – WEEC Network
Senior Executive Manager, WEEC Network
Team Leader ESDfor2030, UNESCO
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Wed 31st Jan
Applying AI and Geospatial Intelligence for Environmental Awareness and Education by Raj Thouta
Design and implementation of the educational program to promote environmental civic actions in Japan by Tomoko Mori
FLOW with Nature: building experiential and positive emotional connections between young people and nature to enhance well-being by Carl Leong
Land-based Lecturer, Cambian Lufton College, UK
Associate professor, Tokyo City University
Senior Manager, Community Education and Development, WWF-Hong Kong
NA, iSpatial Techno Solutions
Wed 31st Jan
Leadership in the Development and Implementation of an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Curriculum Framework for Climate and Sustainability Education in England, UK by Jo Anna Reed Johnson and Sarah Marston
Using Global Learning through the Collaborative Online International Learning Model to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals by Building Intercultural Competency Skills by Kelly Tzoumis, Elena Douvlou and Mona Pearl
Establishment of Schools Supporting Environmental and Sustainable Education in Estonia - an Overview by Mihkel Kangur
Associate Professor, Institute of Education , University of Reading
Associate Professor, Institute of Education , University of Reading
Professor, DePaul University, Chicago, IL USA
Associate Dean, Metropolitan College, Greece
Wilkes University, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PN US
Course Support Specialist, Johns Hopkins University
Senior researcher/head of studies and development, Tallinn University/Rakvere State Secondary School
Wed 31st Jan
Format: Workshop
Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
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, Eedama
Wed 31st Jan
Wed 31st Jan
Program Specialist Researcher - Sustainability Education/Global Health, Uppsala University, Sweden
Secretary General, The Club of Rome, Spain
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
Founder and Director, Centre for Environment Education (CEE), India
Chief Executive Officer, Foundation for Environmental Education, Denmark
Wed 31st Jan
Wed 31st Jan
Format: Workshop (1h)
Brief of the session: A workshop on the key concepts and skills in planning and delivering effective presentations and public speeches. Each participant will give a short speech. Videoed with their own phones for review and refinement at a later date.
Director, Speaking 4 the Planet
Wed 31st Jan
Format: Presentation
Brief of the session: The Power of Advocacy and Youth
Youth Arab Centre Workshop
Objectives: E-Green Platform is presented to everyone to find opportunities to develop content and add it in their platform.
Outcomes: a more conspicuous vision of a future EE with enhanced strategies to teach our youth new ways to mitigate global environmental issues.
Youth and community Analyst, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi
Wed 31st Jan
The Cayman Islands Coastal Lagoon Education Program and Mangrove Rangers - a Proven Template for Formal Tropical Education Curriculum and Capacity Building in the Community by Martin Andrew Keeley
Coastal Urbanization and Environmental Change: Opportunities for Collaborative Education Across a Global Network University by John A. Burt
Nurturing Innovation and Creativity for a Brighter Future by Megan Patterson
Land-based Lecturer, Cambian Lufton College, UK
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Executive Director, Mangrove Education Project
Associate Professor of Biology, New York University Abu Dhabi
Executive Director, Worldmind Nature Immersion School
Wed 31st Jan
School as Sustainable Enterprise - Building Climate Resilient Communities Through Investment in the Girl Child by Rebecca Keogh
Nurturing Citizenship for Transforming the World to Sustainability – Public-achievement-style Education of Tokai University by Sachi Ninomiya-Lim
Towards a Sustainable Future: Integrating Environmental Health and Modern Pedagogical Techniques in Training Environmental Health Practitioners in South Africa by Sean Mark Patrick
Foundation Programme Manager, University of Birmingham, Dubai
Professor, Tokai University
Senior Lecturer, University of Pretoria
Wed 31st Jan
L'humanité à l'épreuve des déchets plastiques: Quelle place pour l'éducation ? by Manguele Daniel
Joining Realities And Empowering Young People In Advocacy Actions In Environmental Education And Sustainability A From The Partition In The Youth Community Of Wwf Volunteers by Huascar Camacho Mojica
Bridging theory and practice through transdisciplinary learning labs to build sustainability leadership and competence in higher education: Insights from the TRANSECTS Programme by Eureta Ronsenberg
Team Leader ESDfor2030, UNESCO
Dean of Education; Research Chair in Environment and Sustainability Education, Rhodes University , South Africa
Mgr. Management of natural resources and environment, Youth Community of Bolivian Volunteers WWF/ Bolivian Scout Association / Universidad Mayor de San Simon School of Forest Sciences
Enseignant, Réseau africain pour l'éducation au développement durable- RAEDD
Wed 31st Jan
التربية البيئية من أجل التنمية المستدامة في منهاج الجغرافيا: أي دور للدليل الرقمي؟ by Faaras Abdelaziz
مبادرة مركز التعليم البيئي مؤتمر التربية البيئية by Sameera Al Braiki
Utilisation du digital comme moyen de sensibilisation à l’environnement : cas de l’application mobile Ana Boundif by Meryem Khodari
Professor of Higher Education, Mohamed V University of Rabat – Morocco
استاذ جامعي، مدير الكرسي, كرسي الالكسو للتربية على التنمية المستدامة والموروث الثقافي المبدع، كلية علوم التربية جامعة محمد الخامس
Environment Education Centre, Environment Education Centre
ESD Project Manager, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la protection de l’Environnement
Wed 31st Jan
(5m) Moderator Intro: The Water WEEC history
(15m) The most effective strategies to build aquatic literacy and promote communitywide water conservation activities (Citizen science projects, production media, digital media).
(15m) Assessment of the current status of water education, including the progress achieved during the WEEC. Case studies from Paola Iotti and Silvia Crema. All participants are welcome to share their projects and perspectives.
(15m) Discussion on the future challenges individuals face attempting to implement projects and possible solutions.
(10m) Exercise: production of an educational/outreach video.
PhD in Plankton Ecology at Sorbonne University | Assistant of scientific communications at Pianeta Azzurro | Founder, The Eco Odyssey
Wed 31st Jan
Format: Workshop
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Wed 31st Jan
Conservation at the center of education: how whale and dolphin research can drive communities to be more sustainable by Ada Natoli
Native Mangrove microbiota promotes Spinacia oleracea (Spinach) growth in marginal environments by Munawwar Ali Khan
Examining the Dynamics of Land Use Changes and their Impacts on Local Livelihoods: A Causal Loops Analysis by Leonard Itayi Chirenje
PhD Candidate, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
Professor, Zayed University Dubai campus
Wed 31st Jan
Semantics and isomorphism. Business Education and Sustainable Development in Chile by Esteban Andrés Gómez Sotta
5S of Sustainability : Application of Whole School Approach of Sustainability to GSF Schools by Smita Warnekar
Climate change education in Latin America: the ALEC project, a large-scale initiative for primary and secondary schools by David Wilgenbus
, Moises Bertoni Foundation
Academic Researcher, 1) Centro de Economía y Negocios Sostenibles, Facultad de Economía y Negocios. Universidad Finis Terrae. 2) Department of Education, Faculty of Educational and Societal Sciences. Universität Vechta.
Sustainability Officer, Global Schools Foundation
Executive Director, Office for Climate Education
Wed 31st Jan
Background: Persons with disabilities, being among those at the greatest risk of being left behind in education and society, should be actively included in discussions, both in formal and informal settings, given the importance of environmental education and its potential impact on them. This inclusion is vital for integrating individuals with different needs and abilities into environmental education frameworks.
Workshop description: This 60-minute hands-on session is tailored for people with disabilities. We will introduce basic concepts within environmental education, with a specific focus on designing spaces that cater to the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities.
Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Wed 31st Jan
The ZDHC Academy was set up in 2016 to share the knowledge and skills needed to implement and improve a sustainable chemical management within the textile, apparel and footwear industry in an aligned approach that could not only be used by ZDHC Contributors but publicly around the globe.
Having evolved from an ambitious startup, we are now an organisation that is rapidly scaling. The past six years have seen a substantial increase in our global footprint, and a growth in the number of courses and trainers operating in the Academy.
Senior Implementation Manager, ZDHC Foundation
Wed 31st Jan
The UN Decade's appeal for action amid biodiversity loss, climate change, and rising pollution resonates worldwide. Ecosystem restoration requires a robust global movement and stakeholder collaboration. Civil Society Organisation, institutions, students, businesses, land managers, policymakers, investors, and philanthropists are increasingly involved in ecosystem restoration.
Ecosystem restoration requires more qualified restoration scientists, land and project managers, entrepreneurs, and practitioners. Current training methods may not give practitioners the cross-disciplinary knowledge needed for ecological restoration. Restoration practitioners need training across a range of disciplines and techniques, from natural and social science to project management and hands-on, operational restoration and reintroduction activities requiring knowledge and skills transfer.
Director, Rewilding Academy
Director, UN Champions of the Earth Winner, Rewilding Academy
Wed 31st Jan
Iraq, a country eroded by more than two decades of corruption, armed conflict and oil extraction, is ranked amongst the top five countries most vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change. Local impacts, including rapid desertification, are framing Iraq´s future under an umbrella of food and water insecurity, resource-induced conflict, loss of arable, and uninhabitable land and forced displacement. Building collective resilience in this context is crucial for safeguarding the health and wellbeing of all Iraqi residents. We, Bring Hope Humanitarian Foundation, aim to support Iraq´s resilience by greening the country through empowering and building the capacity of Iraq’s population.
Program Lead, Bring Hope Humanitarian Foundation
Wed 31st Jan
, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Wed 31st Jan
Format: Workshop
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Wed 31st Jan
Wed 31st Jan
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
Conservation Outreach and Citizen Science, Emirates Nature WWF
Land-based Lecturer, Cambian Lufton College, UK
Senior Environment Education Consultant, UNEP
Thu 1st Feb
Thu 1st Feb
Efforts and Challenges in EE for Early Childhood Education
Organizational Culture Advisor, Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, UAE
Director, National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education, USA
Former President, Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) - Australia
Professor of Early Childhood Education (ECE), Göteborg University, Sweden
Specialist Early Childhood & Environment Education, IndependenConsultant, India
Thu 1st Feb
Thu 1st Feb
The session aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Nature-Based Education Networks, an initiative by the Organization for Environmental Education and Protection (OpEPA) in Colombia aligned with IUCN CEC. This initiative is recipient of the 2023 WISE Award for Innovation in Education. The session will focus on sharing experiences and building a bridge between theory and practice. The session will be conducted by Luis Camargo, Founder and director of OpEPA, who has led the project’s creation and implementation.
The program promotes nature-based education and regenerative practices among children and youth. The program aims to reconnect children and youth to nature and people to the Earth to build more sustainable, regenerative, and peaceful communities. The program also aims to promote citizenship skills that harmonize the relationship between people and nature, allowing them to become planetary stewards and ensure social wellbeing.
Founder and Director, OpEPA
Thu 1st Feb
Higher Education Institutions are a crucial player in achieving the international 2030 sustainable development agenda on the national levels. This study examines the role that Cairo University plays in promoting sustainable development competencies (a vital goal identified by the United Nations) through its formal and non-formal educational practices. This investigation represents the initial empirical effort that explores the promotion of sustainable development competencies in the Middle East. Specifically, it contributes to the literature by investigating factors that affect sustainable development competencies and by utilizing a Middle Eastern context. Finding reveals that there is a significant difference in the level of sustainable development competencies between students in different majors and colleges.
Professor, Zayed University
Thu 1st Feb
Purpose- A composting project was introduced into an undergraduate microbiology course to evaluate its efficacy against traditional lecturing for teaching environmental sustainability.
Design/methodology/approach- The research project was a semester-long intervention. Three groups of students participated in the study: a group of 47 female undergraduate students were involved in a composting project; a group of 43 female students were exposed to a traditional lecture; finally, a group of 34 students were the control group. A pretest and a post-test were used along with poster presentations for the composting project students. In addition, a questionnaire was used to examine students’ attitudes towards composting and their waste management practices.
Professor, Zayed University
Thu 1st Feb
Green Competences: empowering Universities with Socioecological and Educational tools for Climate Change by Mariaclaudia Cusumano
Integrating Biodiversity Conservation in Project Lifecycle Environmental impact assessment by Dr Vijaya Bhasker Reddy
Mise en avant des bonnes pratiques & Projets pertinents émanant des écoles marocaines du programme EE, en lien avec les 3 thématiques concernées (l’eau, l’alimentation et l'énergie) by Meryem Khodari
Professor of Higher Education, Mohamed V University of Rabat – Morocco
PhD Candidate, Enna “Kore” University
Environmental Advisor, ADNOC
ESD Project Manager, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la protection de l’Environnement
Thu 1st Feb
The Green Action Pathway (GAP) Project was an environmental education program that aimed to increase the participation of young people in environmental activities. The Activities of the GAP project includes:
Founder/Director, Green Environment and Climate Change Initiative (GECCI)
Thu 1st Feb
Altaura Farm is located in the Po Valley, where plant biodiversity is, almost everywhere,1, during the production cycle and,0, after harvesting. Since 1998,9ha have been left free to restore the local ecosystem, the lowland forest, where now more than 600 species of plants grow and nature offers beauty, uses and utilities. It is a sort of GeniusLoci, of social capital, around which the local community can identify. The goal of our program is that, through outdoor farm activities, people can have a real chance to see what the loss would be. Among people who share these experiences, solid bonds and motivations are born to promote, as personal belief, protection of environment for a sustainable future. Our first goal is to capture personal interest through direct experience with Nature which we then scientifically analyze and connect with ethnobotany, climate change and art. For a few hours of outdoor EE we find stratagems to shorten the distance between students and nature: a mosquito-net house allows students to observe, closely, the life of bees. For longer periods, we involve students in games, science, foraging, cosmesis, art and poetry, and amusing activities that must contain the environment as the fundamental element.
Owner, Altaura Farm
Thu 1st Feb
Format: Open Mic
Eco Content Creator & Founder, Enta Green Journeys
Thu 1st Feb
Una Inmersión En La Memoria: El Nacimiento De La Escuela Levino Cândido by Janirza Cavalcante da Rocha Lima
La Realidad De Las Escuelas Y La Nueva Forma De Hacer Educación En Afogados Da Ingazeira-Pe, Brasil by Edilene Barbosa Pinto
Sharing experiences and best practices of a unique Nature based Early Learning Programme in India by Archana Panicker
, Moises Bertoni Foundation
Pesquisadora, Fundação Joaquim Nabuco
Me, FUNDACION JOAQUIM NABUCO
Programme Director, CEE's Early Learning Programme, Centre for Environment Education (CEE)
Thu 1st Feb
Les Négociations et Ententes Foncières Locales pour la Gestion des Forêts Sacrées en Côte d’Ivoire : l’Expérience de la Forêt Sacrée « Koulai a wo » de Guibobli dans le Département de Bloléquin by Dien Kouaye Olivier
Raising Green Awareness Thanks to Children’s Literature: An Artistic Workshop of Creative Writing for Students in French as a Foreign Language by Karine Germoni
Art as a Catalyst for Sustainable Community Transformation: A case study of an Art-Based project developed in four Spanish regions by Javier Ramos
Coordinator, Polis - International Network for Environmental Education
Chercheur, Université Nangui Abrogoua
Associate Professor in French Language and Literature, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
PhD researcher, UNED. EIDUNED (International PhD School UNED). Department: UNESCO Chair of Environmental Education and Sustainable Development.
Thu 1st Feb
Programme de création d’un laboratoire junior d'écologie et de santé environnementale dans un lycée en France : Une approche pratique pour l'éducation à l'environnement by Khouloud Abdallah Chatti
Renforcement de la compréhension des concepts du programme Global Schools au Maroc par le biais du jeu et de l’innovation by Faiza Baheddis
Proyecto Boost: Implusando la Educacion Ambiental Para la Sostenibilidad en el Pais Vasco by Mikel Ballesteros Gacia
Professor of Environmental and Sustainability Education, University of Arizona
Professeure agrégée, doctorante, EFTS, université Jean Jaurés
Project Manager Outils Pédagogiques liés à l'Education au Développement Durable, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l'Environnement
Consultor Senior En E-Environment Y Sistemas De Información, Gobierno Vasco, Departamento De Desarrollo Económico, Sostenibilidad Y Medio Ambiente
Thu 1st Feb
The "indigenous knowledge" addressed in this study includes tacit knowledge and bodily knowledge that cannot be communicated in language, and it covers the knowledge of how people interact with the natural environment (mountains, fields, rivers, and oceans) and how they acquire such knowledge. The core question of this study is to clarify the content and acquisition process of "indigenous knowledge" formed through direct physical contact with the natural environment (land). Such interact with the land was part of daily life in the days when the means of production and living were procured directly from the immediate natural environment. Therefore, subjective, physical knowledge was acquired and passed on unconsciously. Now, however, that foundation is crumbling. The second question, therefore, is to clarify how we can intentionally create the conditions for the formation and transmission of "indigenous knowledge" to the next generation, given that the foundation for its formation and transmission is disappearing.
Associate Professor, Kagoshima University
Thu 1st Feb
Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Development in the Middle East: Pathways to Community Resilience by Jeremy B Williams
Nature Education for a Planetary Citizenship - the ECoNNECT project by Yolanda Ziaka
Classroom Gardens in an Early Childhood Setting in the UAE: The Importance of Biophilic Design in Place-based Learning by Anna Dillon and Moss Turner
Professor of Biodiversity, Suez Canal University & Chairman of Nature and Science Foundation, Egypt
Professor of Practice, Zayed University
Coordinator, Polis - International Network for Environmental Education
Associate Professor, Emirates College for Advanced Education
Landscape Architect, Independent
Thu 1st Feb
Conceptualización de un Sistema de Información Geográfica (SIG) para la Educación Ambiental en Bogotá D.C. (2002-2021) by Carolina Infante Osorio
Desarrollo de una propuesta participativa para la resturación ecológica urbana de un espacio público en Costa Rica by Marcela Gutiérrez Miranda
Comunidades de innovación: una herramienta para la innovación y el desarrollo sostenible en la nueva normalidad poscovid y los ODS by Adela Vélez
Professor and Postdoctoral Researcher, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul
Student/Forestry engineer, Bangor University
Professor, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
profesora, Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración CESA
Thu 1st Feb
Everglades Restoration Plan: Lessons to Learn by Hussam Alrabaiah
From Recycling to Sustainability Principles: The Perceptions of Undergraduate Students Studying Early Childhood Education of an Education for Sustainability Course by Adiv Gal
دور الشباب التطوعي في المجتمع لإستدامة الحفاظ على البيئة البحرية و ما يقومون به طوال السنة من العمل التطوعي الميداني البيئي و الإنساني من خالا الانقاذ البحري و نقله للأجيال القادمة by Abdulla Muhsen Ali Ibrahim Alblooshi
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University
Faculty, Al Ain University
Senior lecture, Center for Environmental and Sustainability Education, Kibbutzim College of Education Technology and the Arts
Director, Dubai Voluntary Diving Team
Thu 1st Feb
Format: Majlis (1hr)
In collaboration with the students of Al Karamah Training Institute
Brief of the session: A physical Majlis to encourage a discussion and further insight into express their needs with respect to their inclusion in EE programs.
Objectives: Open discussion in a Majlis format for youth with disabilities to express their needs in regards their inclusion in environmental education programs. Taking the workshop Part 1 as a reference we will share best practices when it comes to deliver a message to people with additional abilities. This session intends to gather valuable insights and input from youth with disabilities about their specific needs and aspirations related to environmental education programs. By sharing best practices during the workshop, participants will gain knowledge and strategies on effectively delivering messages and information to individuals with diverse abilities.
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Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Thu 1st Feb
Format: Panel Discussion
Analyst, Environmental Agency - Abu Dhabi
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Youngest Unicef Youth Advocate for COP 28,
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Thu 1st Feb
In disadvantaged neighbourhoods’ green public space is often sparse. Schoolyards are present in most neighbourhoods and a cost effective and quick option to add green public space, creating ‘green living rooms’ that also support climate adaptation, while enhancing nature education opportunities for school children. The Green Blue Schoolgrounds model was developed in 2014, has scaled in Rotterdam and has started scaling in the Province of South Holland. There has been increasing national and international attention for the model.
projectleader - expert green-blue schoolyards, IVN
Thu 1st Feb
Water is a vital resource for life that should be nurtured and sustained. The objective of the workshop is to shed light on the critical role that grey household water recycling and filtration play. Rethinking how we use water is essential at a time of resource shortage and rising environmental concerns. In order to encourage a greater awareness of the significance of greywater recycling and filtration to support sustainable planting and gardening, this abstract proposes an instructional session.
The major goal of the workshop is to provide participants with the information and skills they need to maximize the potential of greywater, the gently used water.
English Lead / SSI Coordinator/ Accreditation & Irtiqaa Coordinator, Al Nahda National School for Girls
Thu 1st Feb
This discussion time advocates for empowering students across disciplines to assess their competencies, emphasizing the importance of high impact teaching practices (HIT) for sustainable solutions. The focus is on transforming education from content-driven to action-driven learning. A framework of sustainability competencies is introduced, guiding discussions on curricular implications, assessments, and HIT activities. The session encourages participants to identify aligned competencies and provides an openly-licensed tool for use in university contexts. By fostering reflection and sharing, the presentation aims to align teaching and learning practices, emphasizing the role of empowered educators for a regenerative future.
Educational Development Specialist, University of Saskatchewan
Thu 1st Feb
River Tales: Participatory Videomaking And Civic Engagement To Foster Freshwater Ecosystems In The Project “CIAK! Sì, Partecipo” by Elena Comino
Air Quality at New York University Abu Dhabi: Measuring the Effects of Information Provision on Knowledge, Behavior and Policy Preferences by Hilina Bayew
Integration of Participatory Environmental Education into the ‘Quality School Framework’ of Primary Schools under the Ministry of Education and Sports in Laos by Khamseng Homdouangxay
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University
Professor, Dept of Engineering of Environment, Land and Infrastructure- Politecnico di Torino
BA in Political Science & Psychology, CITIES Research Fellow, New York University - Abu Dhabi
Country Representative Laos, Pestalozzi Children's Foundation
Thu 1st Feb
Format: Group activities
Brief of the session: A discussion with all youth to understand what is required by them currently and what will be required by the future generation, accumulate discussion points and incorporate it in future Environmental Education plans. To recap of all youth outcomes to deliver a closing remark
Project Manager - Sustainable Campus Initiative, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Senior Manager, International Programs and EE 30 Under 30, North American Association for Environmental Education
Junior Executive Manager, Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection
Committee Member, Youth Environmental Education Conference
Committee Member, Youth Environmental Education Conference
Data Management and Results Monitoring & Reporting Officer, United Nations Resident Coordinator Office, UAE
Thu 1st Feb
Mise en avant des contributions des Jeunes Reporters pour l'environnement Marocains traitant la thématique Pollution Environnementale. by Meryem Khodari
أثر توظيف الذكاء الاصطناعي وانترنت الأشياء (روبوت العناية بالحديقة المدرسية ) في المحافظة على النباتات ورعايتها عن بعد في حديقة مدرسة ام العلاء حلقة ثانية byNahid Mohammad Abu Ghname
The Plastic Waste crisis in the EU: Options for action in context of European sustainability policy - a Simulation Game for EU-related Learning and Teaching in Education for Sustainable Development by Andreas Brunold
Professor of Higher Education, Mohamed V University of Rabat – Morocco
ESD Project Manager, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la protection de l’Environnement
معلم, مجمع زايد التعليمي - مدينة محمد بن زايد - الفجيرة
Profesor, University of Augsburg
Thu 1st Feb
Competing for time in an already overcrowded curriculum means many second level educators and school leaders are struggling to engage with Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in a meaningful way. The importance of learning about and for sustainability is not underestimated, however it is often overshadowed by issues of teacher capacity, lack of available resources and structural support.
Director, Take 1 Programme
Thu 1st Feb
Speaking 4 the Planet: Advocates 4 the Earth speaking at the Edge of Tomorrow by Phil Smith
SDG inclusive DREAMS Cultural Caregiving via Techno-arts Interdisciplinary Intergenerational Interfaith Strategy Popularizing Science to stop Violence Against Mankind and Mother Earth to fight poverty by Cecilia Guidote-Alvarez
River Tales: participatory videomaking and civic engagement to foster freshwater ecosystems in the project “CIAK! Sì, parteciPO” by Laura Dominici
PhD Candidate, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University
Director, Speaking 4 the Planet
Director - Earthsavers & President - ITI Social Change Network, Earthsavers DREAMS Ensemble UNESCO Artist for Peace & ITI Social Change Network
PhD, Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering - Politecnico di Torino
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Comment Utiliser Les Fresques Pédagogiques Environnementales Dans L’apprentissage ? L’exemple Du Département De Français Langue Étrangère De La Sorbonne Abou Dhabi by David Sauvignon
Environmental Education For A Sustainable Future: Issues And Intricacies by Alluri Venkata Nagavarma
Day Of The Native Wallunka And The Mast'aku Festival Of Life And Death Educational Activity To Know, Feel And Live Our Biocultural Traditions And Conserve The Carob Forest by Huascar Camacho Mojica
Professor of Environmental and Sustainability Education, University of Arizona
Lecturer, Sorbonne Abu Dhabi
Mgr. Management of natural resources and environment, Youth Community of Bolivian Volunteers WWF/ Bolivian Scout Association / Universidad Mayor de San Simon School of Forest Sciences
Professor & Head en Economics, Dept. of Economics D.N.R. (Autonomous) College
Thu 1st Feb
In an era marked by the urgency for youth to reconnect with nature, this workshop explores the efforts of Botanic Gardens and Park Authority and Nature Play WA to foster outdoor and place-based learning within Western Australia. Kings Park and Botanic Garden, cherished for their recreational, cultural, and natural significance, serve as a unique backdrop for a pioneering approach to nature-based education. Nature Play WA is a not-for-profit organisation committed to enhancing the well-being of Western Australian children through nature-focused outdoor play. Together, they have catalysed the evolution of nature play in Australia.
Manager Engagement, Botanic Gardens and Park Authority
Thu 1st Feb
Fostering Community Stewardship Through Place-Based Learning: Insights from Burrenbeo Trust Initiatives by Aine Bird
Innovative pedagogies for transformative sustainability action learning in India by Meena AS
Redesigning educational cities through common practices. Historic Garden as intergenerational Playground by Maria Letizia Montalbano
Professor of Biodiversity, Suez Canal University & Chairman of Nature and Science Foundation, Egypt
PhD Reseacher/Manager, University of Galway/Burrenbeo Trust
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Sociologist, IL Giardino del Guasto Association - Bologna
Thu 1st Feb
Over the course of more than 5 decades the Cheakamus Centre (NV Outdoor School) has not only been able to survive but thrive. The success of this bio-cultural field school on the banks of the Cheakamus River in unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Squamish Nation has only been possible through a establishing and nurturing coalitions. These coalitions have included; indigenous government, colonial governments at three levels, public jurisdictions, environmental/ecological agencies to name a few and most importantly a coalition with educational programs and the more than human world. It is through these coalitions that the bio-cultural integrity and on-going experiential learning has been made possible for decades to come. The environmental vibrancy and adjacent natural habitats have also been enhanced through these complex and multi-layered coalitions, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally!
Sessional Instructor & PhD Student, Simon Fraser University
Thu 1st Feb
Creating socially just physical environments: How geospatial technologies can foster community engagement in sustainability projects by Xin Hong
DAcQUA AL PO (“Water the Po River” in local language). Cultivate educational lands, activate environmental natives, and safeguard water networks of the Po River land in northern Italy by Silvia Crema
GIS-based Problem-based Learning for Climate and Sustainability Education by Michael Gould
Director, Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute, The George Washington University, USA
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
Environmental educator, Italian Weec network
Professor of Geographic Information Systems at Universitat Jaume I, in Spain, and Global Education Manager at Esri, Inc., Esri, Inc.
Thu 1st Feb
Green Re-Lake, A Special "Sustainability Underwater Gardening" - To Restore Lake Como by Nicola Castelnuovo
Social Ecology and Environmental Diversity in Teacher Education by Alisa Paul
Climate change: are we only watchers or can Education enable all of us to be builders of change? by Giovanna Lucia Piangiamore and Alessandra Maramai
Professor and the Head of Systems Laboratory, Central European University
Scientific Director, Proteus Didattica ambientale e Divulgazione scientifica
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Researcher, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV)
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Entrepreneur, Economist, and Author, Switzerland
Inaugural Director, UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP), India
Acting Provost and a Professor of Natural Language Processing, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)
Director, Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute, The George Washington University, USA
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Professor of Didactics of Biology and Environmental Education, University of Parma, Italy
Chair | Advisor, Environmental Information, Science and Outreach Management, 12th WEEC Socio -Scientific Committee | Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Professor, Simon Fraser University , Vancouver, Canada
Senior Environment Education Consultant, UNEP
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Vice Chair | Executive Director, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach, 12th WEEC Local Organising Committee | Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Secretary General, World Environmental Education Congress Network
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A Community Initiative to Prevent Food Waste in School Canteens: First Results of the “GINO! Let’s Play Not to Waste Food!” Project by Elena Pagliarino and Bianca La Placa
Nature Zoo Club, A Virtual Conservation Education Program for Families: Evaluation of the Effectiveness by Antonieta Costa
Urban Cohousing in Search of (Eco)Sustainability. Italian Cases by Carmine Urciuoli
Program Manager, Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED)
Researcher, Italian National Research Council - Research Institute on Sustainable Economic Growth (CNR - IRCRES)
Senior Executive Manager, WEEC Network
Head of Education, Lisbon Zoo
Researcher, Univ. Federico II of Naples
Program Manager, Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED)
Ms Ghada Ahmadein is a communication and networking specialist with experience and professional practice of over 15 years in dealing with international and regional agencies, governments, local authorities and civil society organizations. Ms Ahmadein gained intensive experience in issues related to sustainable development, climate change, water management, education for sustainable development, disaster risk management, among others. She is the Program Manager of the Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED), which includes more than 300 CSOs members in North Africa and West Asia.Since July 2017, Ms. Ghada has been the UfM- Union for the Mediterranean/BlueGreen- Med Networking Mechanism Consultant who facilitates the engagement of appropriate CSOs in regional activities and programs such as the EU-SWIM-H2020 (2017-2019) and EU -Water and Environment Support Project (2019-2023).Ms. Ahmadein is a member of the GUNi Group Experts on SDGs and Higher Education established in 2018. GUNi – the Global University Network for Innovation is an international network created in 1999, based in Barcelona, and supported by UNESCO.Since 2018, She is the Focal Point of the project on Educational for Sustainable Development implemented within the joint cooperation between RAED and the Ministry of Education and Culture in Cyprus.
Researcher, Italian National Research Council - Research Institute on Sustainable Economic Growth (CNR - IRCRES)
Elena Pagliarino is a scientist at the Research Institute on Sustainable Economic Growth of the Italian National Research Council. She is an expert on sustainable food systems, with a particular focus on school food.
Senior Executive Manager, WEEC Network
Focused on international events industry - meetings, conventions, exhibitions, workshops, seminars, awards ceremonies, presentations, in Europe and Worldwide – I have worked in a variety of operational and marketing roles, specialising in digital & print media, events and market intelligence.
My experience includes project and event management, developing and nurturing client relationships, strategic planning and implementation, managing and mentoring team members, fostering supplier relationships. Client and supplier liaison; effective communication with the technical and design teams.
I have directed national, regional and global communications and marketing initiatives through: designing and implementing creative media campaigns producing promotional materials; developing an engaging online and social media presence; coordinating high-level events;logistic organisations (venues, travels, accommodation, materials for participants…);contacts with speakers, delegates, hosts, partners and sponsors. Staff coordinator.
Head of Education, Lisbon Zoo
Antonieta is a pedagogy expert with more than 25 years’ experience. Joined Lisbon ZOO in 2007 to assume the Educational Department: defining, developing, monitoring the implementation and evaluation of Lisbon ZOO Education Plan. Responsible for consolidation of institutional relations with the Portuguese Ministry of Education, for establishing and managing institutional partnerships, both national and international, for increasing educational policies and for creating innovative learning scenarios.
Antonieta is an active member within the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria as Chair of the Conservation Education Committee and also within the International Zoo Educators Association as Europe/Middle East Representative.
Researcher, Univ. Federico II of Naples
Editor-in-Chief of "Fuori Luogo, Journal of Territory, Tourism, Technology," he is also a lecturer in applied computer science courses at the Suor Orsola Benincasa Institute in Naples (renowned university institute specialized in pedagogy and teacher training). For the academic year 2022/2023, he will be teaching also the course on "Technology and Web Programming" at the University of Foggia (Italy). Among his research interests are cohousing, digital innovation in public administration and the processes of innovation and digitalization in the tourism sector, and the social impact these have on travel experiences
Mimicry of Scarcity. Reproducing Shortage (in a teaching context) as Educational Practice by Elena Bougleux
UAE Climate Change Research Network fostering research in climate action by Fatin Samara
Contribution of Abu Dhabi Houbara program to biodiversity assessment: Enhancing knowledge and awareness on arid land conservation. by Yves Hingrat
Professor and the Head of Systems Laboratory, Central European University
Professor, University of Bergamo
Professor, American University of Sharjah
Research, Reneco international wildlife consultants LLC.
Professor and the Head of Systems Laboratory, Central European University
Professor, University of Bergamo
Elena Bougleux is Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology at the University of Bergamo where she teaches Anthropology of Science in the PhD Program in Transdisciplinary Studies Physicist (MPI-AEI Potsdam) as well as cultural and gender theorist by training (University of Florence), she is a member of the Anthropocene Curriculum Project (MIPWG and HKW Berlin). Her research interests focus on the epistemological implications of the strategies of knowledge development, in a constructivist and multicultural perspective. Ethnography is her preferred research tool. She has published three monographs and almost seventy papers in national and international journals.
Professor, American University of Sharjah
Dr. Fatin Samara is a Professor of Environmental Sciences in the Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) and co-Chair of the UAE Climate Change Research Network. Her research is focused on sustainable solutions related to environmental quality, chemical toxicity, ecosystem degradation, science-policy interface and climate change. Prior to joining AUS, Dr. Samara was a research chemist at the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Division (APPCD)NRMR; USEPA, in RTP, NC, USA. She earned a PhD in Environmental/Analytical Chemistry from the State University of New York- Buffalo, NY, USA and a BSc. degree in chemistry from the University of Puerto Rico, Cayey Campus.
Research, Reneco international wildlife consultants LLC.
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Promoting Education for Sustainable Development: The Whole School Approach by Angela Lam
Evaluating Environmental Learning by David Zandvliet
Water education as a bridge between Italy and Cuba: two experiences based on the development of playful-educational materials by Elena Comino
Vice President, Australian Association of Environmental Education (AAEE)
Senior Manager, School Education Programme, WWF-Hong Kong, WWF-Hong Kong
Professor, Simon Fraser University , Vancouver, Canada
Professor, Dept of Engineering of Environment, Land and Infrastructure- Politecnico di Torino
Vice President, Australian Association of Environmental Education (AAEE)
He is principal of the Amaroo Environmental Education Centre – Queensland, Australia and is Vice President of the Australian Association of Environmental Education (AAEE) and Treasurer of the Queensland Chapter of AAEE. He is also the immediate past President of the Darling Downs Environment Council and currently Treasurer. He has been involved in environmental education since 1980 and has been a principal advisor - environmental sustainability for the Department of Education in Queensland. He represented Australia on the Environment and Schools Initiative, a network of environmental educators based in Europe, and the Queensland representative on the National Environmental Education Council, National Environmental Education Network and Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative working group. Cam was a judge for the Queensland Premier’s Sustainability and Australian Banksia Foundation Environmental Awards. In 2011 he was awarded the Australia Day Medal for his service to environmental education in Queensland as well as Environmental Educator of the Year Award from the Australian Association for Environmental Education.
Senior Manager, School Education Programme, WWF-Hong Kong, WWF-Hong Kong
Angela Lam is an experienced environmental and sustainability educator, who has been working for WWF-Hong Kong since 2007. She is responsible for school partnership projects, with an aim to mainstream sustainability into school-based curriculum through the whole-school approach. She also oversees teacher professional development trainings, school outreach programmes, and student-learning activities in WWF outdoor classrooms. Angela received her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Life Science from the University of Hong Kong and holds a Master of Science in Psychology from the Sheffield Hallam University.
Professor, Simon Fraser University , Vancouver, Canada
David Zandvliet is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University and holds the UNESCO Chair in Bio-cultural Diversity and Education. He has also held Associate memberships in the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Environment at SFU. His career interests lie in the areas of science and environmental education with a special focus on the study of learning environments. He has considerable experience in the provision of teacher development and has conducted studies in school-based locations in Australia, Canada, Malaysia Sri Lanka and Taiwan. David leads environmental education programming at SFU including directing field schools in diverse locations including: Vancouver, Haida Gwaii, Hawaii, Indonesia and Australia.
Professor, Dept of Engineering of Environment, Land and Infrastructure- Politecnico di Torino
Elena Comino is Professor of Applied Ecology. Scientific high School,Biology Degree cum Laude a PhD in Geological and Environment Engineering and a Master in Environmental Engineering, developing a particular interest on the integration of phytotecnologies in strategies and programs for the sustainable development. She is responsible for Laboratory in Applied Ecology and most of her work is oriented in the fields of phytotechnology and environmental sustainability. She coordinates an interdisciplinary team group, She was visiting professor at The Melbourne University, EPFL ,USP. She is Professor in Turin Tashkent Politechnica Universitate ( Uz). She supervised and co-tutored Thesis, Master Thesis and PhD Thesis.
In disadvantaged neighbourhoods’ green public space is often sparse. Schoolyards are present in most neighbourhoods and a cost effective and quick option to add green public space, creating ‘green living rooms’ that also support climate adaptation, while enhancing nature education opportunities for school children. The Green Blue Schoolgrounds model was developed in 2014, has scaled in Rotterdam and has started scaling in the Province of South Holland. There has been increasing national and international attention for the model.
projectleader - expert green-blue schoolyards, IVN
projectleader - expert green-blue schoolyards, IVN
Ian Mostert (IVN) is involved in the development of many natural schoolyards. In 2014, Ian developed the current concept of green-blue schoolyards in Rotterdam, and later in the provincie of South-Holland, together with program teams of municipal officials and experts are. As a youth health worker, Ian discovered the importance of space as an essential component for both children to grow up in the more urbanizing city. Physical and mental space is needed to develop more freely.
The green-blue schoolyards, are developped also as ananswer for the climate and biodiversity issues. In this way the participants can look more consciously at their environment and develop a positive attitude and behavior with regard to climate and biodiversity
Format: Workshop (1h)
Brief of the session: A workshop on the key concepts and skills in planning and delivering effective presentations and public speeches. Each participant will give a short speech. Videoed with their own phones for review and refinement at a later date.
Director, Speaking 4 the Planet
Director, Speaking 4 the Planet
Phil’s forty years in education span the breadth of formal and non-formal education: schools, TAFE, community colleges, universities and a wide range of community settings. He has held leadership roles in schools, government agencies, a national professional association and local and international NGOs. He has worked overseas in education, training and evaluation. His experience includes advocacy and community campaigning at local, state and federal levels; education in a humanitarian environment (Nauru); sustainability leadership courses for young people; professional development for teachers and trainers; and conference facilitation. Phil currently teaches in two teacher-training programs at Western Sydney University, and he runs his own program for schools, Speaking 4 the Planet, which is an Arts-based approach to sustainability education.
Geographic information systems (GIS) allow us to study models of our environment and to ask “what if” questions regarding where and why people are affected by changes around us due to climatic, economic, and social factors. Today these GIS are fed by very specific and timely data collected by in situ and remote (satellite, UAVs) sensors and distributed via web portals. And today’s most popular commercial GIS, ArcGIS, is now available on the cloud, making it accessible to anyone, anytime, anywhere on almost any device. This has caused many secondary schools (thousands of universities before them) to begin applying GIS technology to a variety of classroom and research settings in the natural and social sciences.
Global Education Manager, Esri, Inc.
Global Education Manager, Esri, Inc.
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This presentation highlights the importance of incorporating design thinking and interdisciplinary approaches in teaching and curriculum to embed sustainable development and conservation education across schools in the UAE. The program aims to align with the UAE Green Growth Strategy and address the pressing environmental challenges faced by the country.
The goals of the program are two-fold: first, to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for sustainable development and conservation; and second, to foster a culture of environmental stewardship and responsibility among students. By integrating design thinking and interdisciplinary approaches into the curriculum, students will engage in real-world problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration, enabling them to become active contributors to a sustainable future.
Head of Computing, International Indian School- Abu Dhabi
Principal, International Indian School- Abu Dhabi
Head of Computing, International Indian School- Abu Dhabi
Charlene is a visionary Technology Educator with 7 years of experience, driving school innovation in the Philippines and UAE. As a finalist for the GESS Education Awards 2022, she garnered recognition as an esteemed Ambassador for the Environment. Charlene also holds the esteemed title of UAE Coding Ambassador of CodersHQ-Ministry of AI, contributing to the advancement of coding education. Her skills extend to being a Microsoft Metaverse Hackmaster Winner, further solidifying her expertise in the realm of technology. Passionate about the intersection of AI and Education, Charlene strives to create transformative experiences for students, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to shape the future of learning.
Principal, International Indian School- Abu Dhabi
Dr. Beno Kurien, a UAE school principal for 8 years, is an accomplished academic with 24 research publications in education and psychology. Holding master's degrees in chemistry, psychology, and education, he specializes in multiple intelligences. As a respected member of the board of studies and board of examinations at a prestigious university, he contributes his expertise. With a PhD in Psychology, his research focuses on multiple intelligence, and he serves as a thesis guide and examiner. Additionally, he is an esteemed member of the academic senate at a reputable university.
Format: Presentation
Brief of the session: The Power of Advocacy and Youth
Youth Arab Centre Workshop
Objectives: E-Green Platform is presented to everyone to find opportunities to develop content and add it in their platform.
Outcomes: a more conspicuous vision of a future EE with enhanced strategies to teach our youth new ways to mitigate global environmental issues.
Youth and community Analyst, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi
Youth and community Analyst, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi
The "Hold That Drop" initiative, a remarkable endeavor by Abu Dhabi Indian School, passionately aims to revolutionize water conservation. Launched under the guidance of Principal Mr. Neeraj Bhargava on November 8, 2018, the initiative is committed to raising awareness about water consumption and wastage while inciting tangible behavior changes for a sustainable future. A pivotal moment came on November 27, 2018, with a Guinness World Record attempt. About 1000 students united to form an infinity loop, symbolizing the ceaseless water cycle and the call to safeguard it. The resonant message was clear: "Save water, respect resources." Driven by determination, the initiative ventured into the community. A human chain event on February 7 2020, spanning Al Sahil to Al Bahar Corniche, saw around 8000 participants, magnifying the urgency of conservation.
Student, Abu Dhabi Indian School, Muroor
Student, Abu Dhabi Indian School, Muroor
Janya Bhatt, 17, is a Grade 12 student at Abu Dhabi Indian School, UAE, following the CBSE Curriculum. With an unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation, she's a passionate volunteer, dedicating over 50 hours to beach cleanups and book recycling, recycling over 300 kg of books. Notably, Janya led her team in the Junk Kouture Sustainable Fashion Design Competition, where they were shortlisted as UAE finalists. As President of the Outreach Club of her school, she spearheads various tech-driven events. She also runs a blog called Tidbits (Tiny Interesting Discoveries and Bits of Intuitive Trivia Summarized) dedicated to promoting curiosity and inspiring people to learn more about the fascinating world around us.
07:30PM - 08:00PM - Ayyala Welcome
8:00PM - 8:05PM - Welcome note by HE Ahmed Baharoon, Vice Chair, 12th WEEC Local Organising Committee and Executive Director, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi.
8:05PM - 8:45PM - Networking & Entertainment: Oud Player, Henna, Falconry, Weaver, Live cooking
8:45PM - 10:00PM - Dinner
10:00PM - Closing and Departure to ADNEC
Water is a vital resource for life that should be nurtured and sustained. The objective of the workshop is to shed light on the critical role that grey household water recycling and filtration play. Rethinking how we use water is essential at a time of resource shortage and rising environmental concerns. In order to encourage a greater awareness of the significance of greywater recycling and filtration to support sustainable planting and gardening, this abstract proposes an instructional session.
The major goal of the workshop is to provide participants with the information and skills they need to maximize the potential of greywater, the gently used water.
English Lead / SSI Coordinator/ Accreditation & Irtiqaa Coordinator, Al Nahda National School for Girls
English Lead / SSI Coordinator/ Accreditation & Irtiqaa Coordinator, Al Nahda National School for Girls
I am the lead teacher of the 7 to 12 American program English department at Al Nahda National School for Gils, the SSI Coordinator and the Accreditation and Irtiqaa Coordinator. I have been teaching for 26 years ; I have dealt with different curriculums in UAE and Tunisia. I have been the SSI coordinator for about 10 years.
10:55AM - 11:05AM Keynote address by HE Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak,, President, IUCN
11:05AM - 11:15AM HH Sheikha Dr Shamma Bint Mohammad Bin Khaled Al Nahyan, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions
11:15AM - 11:30AM Keynote address by Jack Dangermond, President, Environmental Systems Research Institute ESRI
President, IUCN
Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions (SMBKI)
President, Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), USA
President, IUCN
Her Excellency Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak is a United Arab Emirates native who for more than twenty years has supported her country’s efforts to realise a more sustainable future while spearheading progressive environmental protection, species conservation, and global climate action. She was elected President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it, in September 2021. She is the second woman to lead the organization in its 75-year history and its first president from West Asia. Her Excellency Razan Al Mubarak serves as UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for the leadership team of COP28 Presidency, which will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30 to December 12, 2023.
Her diverse experience leading the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, the largest environmental regulatory agency in the Middle East, the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, an international philanthropic organization supporting species conservation projects worldwide, and Emirates Nature – WWF, an Emirates-based NGO focused on citizen engagement, earned her recognition as one of the top 100 Young Global Leaders by the World Economic Forum in 2018.
Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions (SMBKI)
An Emirati woman who believes in the value of community work. She has specialized academically in the study of history and sociology, especially social security. Emirati identity remains her primary issue, in addition to her interest in spreading reading and the cultural and cognitive construction of the Emirati citizen. By enhancing the role of reading and knowledge, and building the critical mind of the emerging generations, based on its intellectual and cultural role that it plays through the institutions of Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, of which it chairs the Board of Directors, and also through effective partnerships across other cultural and humanitarian institutions inside and outside the United Arab Emirates.
Based on her belief in the value of women and their role in society, she adopted the philosophy of achieving fair equality between the sexes, expressing her support for the state’s effort to achieve balance through her public lectures, articles she wrote in many newspapers and magazines, and her academic studies.
Her Highness launched and supported many environmental initiatives within the Shamma Mohammed Program for Environmental Education under the slogan “Green, Blue Permanent” which supports sustainability efforts in the country.
She actively contributed to enriching Emirati cultural life by launching the Thought and Knowledge Council, which is the first women’s literary salon in the Emirates, in 1996 when she saw that cultural work needed to unite thinking and knowledgeable minds under a knowledge system capable of influencing cultural life.
President, Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), USA
The session aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Nature-Based Education Networks, an initiative by the Organization for Environmental Education and Protection (OpEPA) in Colombia aligned with IUCN CEC. This initiative is recipient of the 2023 WISE Award for Innovation in Education. The session will focus on sharing experiences and building a bridge between theory and practice. The session will be conducted by Luis Camargo, Founder and director of OpEPA, who has led the project’s creation and implementation.
The program promotes nature-based education and regenerative practices among children and youth. The program aims to reconnect children and youth to nature and people to the Earth to build more sustainable, regenerative, and peaceful communities. The program also aims to promote citizenship skills that harmonize the relationship between people and nature, allowing them to become planetary stewards and ensure social wellbeing.
Founder and Director, OpEPA
Founder and Director, OpEPA
Luis Alberto Camargo is the Founder and Director of OpEPA, a non-profit organization that promotes nature-based and regenerative education, heritage interpretation, and weaving. OpEPA has worked with over 130,000 children, youth, and educators fostering a more sustainable and peaceful world. Luis holds the Regional Latin America Vice-chair position in the IUCN Commission on Education and Communication and co-leads the Colombia Regenerativa initiative. He is also a co-founder and board member of Catalyst 2030 and The Weaving Lab. Luis is a climate reality leader for The Climate Reality Project and a core team member of the Regenerative Communities Network.
A novel method of using ocean plastic has been developed as a catalyst for student-centered learning experiences at Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue (YSWRR). Based on contemporary art-making practice, educational psychology theories, and design-thinking methodologies, plastic-asking is easily replicable, low-cost, and can be implemented according to the unique needs of learners. Considering the strengths of human-centered designers as assets for sustainable development, (i.e., empathy, tolerance for ambiguity) this method gently guides learners to connect with others through a variety of creative means.
Zoological Education Support Manager, Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue | SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi
Zoological Education Support Manager, Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue | SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi
Persistently curious about what makes humans tick, Erin Philip Eaton enjoys trying to understand our species through a variety of different lenses. Erin holds BA in Anthropology & BFA in Studio Arts from the University of Colorado Boulder, an MA in Education and Human Development: Educational Psychology, and a Graduate Certificate in Human Centered Design and Innovation from the University of Colorado Denver. She is certified in Learning Experience Design from OISE at the University of Toronto. With almost 20 years as an education professional, Erin has always found that her passion is to protect the creative development of humans, so we can innovate for the planet. Erin is a Zoological Education Support Manager at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi.
We envision a world where every child – especially the most vulnerable – connects meaningfully with nature every day. One of the most accessible and effective ways for achieving that vision is through children’s and youth’s school-based experiences. If children are to connect with nature every day for growing, playing and learning, school grounds must be part of the solution.
There is growing momentum worldwide to scale school ground greening as a sensible and thoughtful approach to increase climate resilience, enhance biodiversity, improve health and education outcomes, and strengthen communities, especially for those most impacted by systems of inequity and environmental injustices. Mounting scientific evidence suggests that transforming school grounds into nature-rich environments is a powerful tool to achieve multiple benefits. Such school grounds improve physical and mental health, social and cognitive skills, creativity, and academic performance for students. They also contribute environmental benefits such as reduced heat in warming climates, reduced pollution and water conservation.
, Children and Nature Network
, Salzburg Global Seminar
, Children and Nature Network
, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
, Children and Nature Network
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, Children and Nature Network
, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Professor of Sociology of the Territory and the Environment, Dean of Human and Social Science Faculty, Kore University Enna – Italy
Professor, Simon Fraser University , Vancouver, Canada
Professor of Environmental and Sustainability Education, University of Arizona
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Professor, Tokai University
Dean of Education; Research Chair in Environment and Sustainability Education, Rhodes University , South Africa
Associate Professor, Université du Québec à Montréal
Professor of Sociology of the Territory and the Environment, Dean of Human and Social Science Faculty, Kore University Enna – Italy
Professor of Sociology of the Territory and the Environment, Dean of Human and Social Science faculty – Kore University Enna – Italy.
President of the National Committee for Education to Sustainability - Agenda 2030, instituted by the Italian UNESCO National association.
He taught at the University of Palermo and IULM Milan (Italy). He coordinated the Environment and Lifestyles Research Doctorate of the Kore University Enna (Italy)
Member of several scientific committees and institutions on environmental assessments.
Areas of scientific interest: Urban and environmental sociology, Politics, Ecology, Economics.
Professor, Simon Fraser University , Vancouver, Canada
David Zandvliet is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University and holds the UNESCO Chair in Bio-cultural Diversity and Education. He has also held Associate memberships in the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Environment at SFU. His career interests lie in the areas of science and environmental education with a special focus on the study of learning environments. He has considerable experience in the provision of teacher development and has conducted studies in school-based locations in Australia, Canada, Malaysia Sri Lanka and Taiwan. David leads environmental education programming at SFU including directing field schools in diverse locations including: Vancouver, Haida Gwaii, Hawaii, Indonesia and Australia.
Professor of Environmental and Sustainability Education, University of Arizona
Alberto Arenas is Professor of Environmental and Sustainability Education in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies in the College of Education at the University of Arizona. He specializes in the connections between pedagogy and environmental sustainability; experiential education, with an emphasis on vocational education; and the decolonization of education with a focus on restoring culturally-rich, non-commodified knowledge and skills.
In 2019, Dr. Arenas became Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Environmental Education, a premier educational journal and the oldest journal on environmental education worldwide in continuous operation.
Dr. Arenas has a Ph.D. in Sociocultural Studies in Education from the University of California, Berkeley. In 2002, he was hired by the University of Arizona, and has taught in the College of Education since then. His publications have appeared in leading educational journals in the world, including Phi Delta Kappan, Teachers College Record, Compare, the International Review of Education, and the Journal of Environmental Education.
From 2009-2019, Dr. Arenas was the co-director of the Study of the United States Institute, a federally-funded grant that invited Indigenous Latin American college students to the University of Arizona. Between 2013-2015, Professor Arenas was a member of the Scientific Committees of the World Environmental Education Congresses held in Morocco and Sweden. In 2014 he was a Fulbright Scholar in Mexico doing research on Mexico’s environmental education programs. From 2017-2021 he was Associate Editor for Environmental and Sustainability Education of the Oxford Encyclopedia of Educational Administration.
Dr. Arenas grew up in Bogotá, Colombia. He has also lived in Brazil and Mexico, where he has taught and researched in the fields of environmental and sustainability education.
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Professor, Tokai University
Sachi Ninomiya-Lim is a Professor and Senior Manager at the Student Achievement Center, Tokai University in Japan. She has developed her career as a facilitator, coordinator, and researcher for environmental education and education for sustainable development at NGOs, government institutes, and universities in Japan, Malaysia, Australia and Thailand for over two decades. Her current major responsibility at Tokai lies in innovating a citizenship education curriculum for its 30,000 students. Her major interest both as a researcher and an educator is in exploring ways to facilitate education for sustainability and global/local citizenship in communities, schools, and universities, and linking the Japanese experience to the world community.
Dean of Education; Research Chair in Environment and Sustainability Education, Rhodes University , South Africa
Prof. Eureta Rosenberg is a Full Professor and Chair of Environment and Sustainability Education in the Environmental Learning Research Centre at Rhodes University, South Africa, where she is also the Dean of the Education Faculty, and the Chair of the Faculty Research Ethics Committee. Prof Rosenberg is currently the Country Co-Director (South Africa) in the TRANSECTS programme, focusing on Transdisciplinary Education Collaborations for Transforming Sustainability. Her background includes an M.Sc. in Medical Science, an Honours in Psychology, a Masters in Environmental Education and a PhD (1995) that focussed on transformative research methodology.
Associate Professor, Université du Québec à Montréal
Doctor in Education and Public Health from the Université du Québec à Montréal and the Université de Louvain, Étienne van Steenberghe is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the research Journal Éducation relative à l’environnement : Regards – Recherches – Réflexions. While working for the journal, he developed an editorial expertise and a critical approach to peer review process.
His research interests include issues of health territoriality in an ethnographic approach, socio-environmental health inequalities, health promotion and environmental health education.
His doctoral research focused on social representations of the links between health and the environment for disadvantaged populations in urban areas.
Higher Education Institutions are a crucial player in achieving the international 2030 sustainable development agenda on the national levels. This study examines the role that Cairo University plays in promoting sustainable development competencies (a vital goal identified by the United Nations) through its formal and non-formal educational practices. This investigation represents the initial empirical effort that explores the promotion of sustainable development competencies in the Middle East. Specifically, it contributes to the literature by investigating factors that affect sustainable development competencies and by utilizing a Middle Eastern context. Finding reveals that there is a significant difference in the level of sustainable development competencies between students in different majors and colleges.
Professor, Zayed University
Professor, Zayed University
Suzanna is a Professor (CU) of Economics and Sustainability with over 22 years of experience in academia and industry. She currently holds the position of Sustainability Program Director at Zayed University, and the founder Sustainability Club at Zayed University. She is passionate about circular economy practices. Suzanna is recognized as an Economic Research Forum (ERF) Fellow and a Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellow. She has a multidisciplinary interest encompassing the research areas of Economics, Finance, Sustainable Development, Economics of Education. Suzanna has authored several scholarly papers published in top-ranked journals and has been involved in government and private sector consultancy projects.
Factors influencing Artificial intelligence (AI) products adoption for developing environmental sustainability: A literature review by Rania Mostafa
Social media, moral norm and waste behaviour——based on experimental economics by Aiqin Wang
Everglades Restoration Plan: Lessons to Learn by Hussam Alrabaiah
Program Manager, Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED)
Professor, Al Ain University
Associate Professor, Xidian University
Faculty, Al Ain University
Program Manager, Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED)
Ms Ghada Ahmadein is a communication and networking specialist with experience and professional practice of over 15 years in dealing with international and regional agencies, governments, local authorities and civil society organizations. Ms Ahmadein gained intensive experience in issues related to sustainable development, climate change, water management, education for sustainable development, disaster risk management, among others. She is the Program Manager of the Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED), which includes more than 300 CSOs members in North Africa and West Asia.Since July 2017, Ms. Ghada has been the UfM- Union for the Mediterranean/BlueGreen- Med Networking Mechanism Consultant who facilitates the engagement of appropriate CSOs in regional activities and programs such as the EU-SWIM-H2020 (2017-2019) and EU -Water and Environment Support Project (2019-2023).Ms. Ahmadein is a member of the GUNi Group Experts on SDGs and Higher Education established in 2018. GUNi – the Global University Network for Innovation is an international network created in 1999, based in Barcelona, and supported by UNESCO.Since 2018, She is the Focal Point of the project on Educational for Sustainable Development implemented within the joint cooperation between RAED and the Ministry of Education and Culture in Cyprus.
Professor, Al Ain University
Rania B. Mostafa is a Professor of Marketing at Al Ain University, UAE, and Faculty of Commerce, Damanhour University, Egypt. Rania holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of Leeds (UK). Her research interests focus on artificial intelligence, service marketing, the technology acceptance model, social media, and value co-creation.
Rania has published several research articles in relevant journals including Journal of Service Research, European Journal of Marketing, Journal of Services Marketing, Journal of Marketing Education, Organizations and Markets in Emerging Economies, International Journal of Bank Marketing, and Journal of Strategic Marketing, among others. She has also published two book chapters.
Associate Professor, Xidian University
Wang Aiqin, Associate professor of the School of Economics and Management, Xidian University. PhD in Economics, Northwestern University, and United Phd,University of Kansas, USA, and Postdoctoral Fellow, Xi 'an Jiaotong University. Her main research interests are environmental governance, public economics, experimental economics, theory and practice of finance and taxation. He has presided over a number of national and provincial projects such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Humanities and Social Sciences of the Ministry of Education, and published more than 10 papers in journals such as China & World economy, China agriculture economic review, Sustainability and Agricultural Economic issues.
Faculty, Al Ain University
Hussam Alrabaiah received his Ph.D. degree in mathematics from USM, , Malaysia, 2002. In 2002, he joined Zarqa University, Jordan as an assistant professor. In 2006, he joined Tafila Technical University where he earned Erasmus Mundus award for postoc position in Granada University. He worked as a research associate in Purdue University back in 2013 and then moved in 2016 to Saudi Arabia to join Dammam University. He is currently a Professor at Al Ain University, UAE. His current research interests include fractional calculus, mathematical modeling in environment and water. He is using MATLAB, SPSS and AQUASEA in his research.
Artist, Cartoonist, Illustrator and Naturalist, India
Artist, Cartoonist, Illustrator and Naturalist, India
Rohan Chakravarty, notorious for rolling up into a ball like a pangolin to avoid meeting people, is a cartoonist, illustrator and the creator of Green Humour, a series of cartoons, comics and illustrations on wildlife and nature conservation. Cartoons from Green Humour appear periodically in newspaper columns, magazines and journals. Illustrations from Green Humour have been used for several projects and campaigns on wildlife awareness and climate change. Rohan is also the author of seven books (including the Penguin publications 'Green Humour for a Greying Planet', 'Naturalist Ruddy', and 'Pugmarks and Carbon Footprints') and has won awards by UNDP, Sanctuary Asia, WWF International, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Bangalore Literature Festival for his work.
Advisor, International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), UAE
Professor and Chair, Indigenous Knowledges, Senior Research Fellow, Nulungu Institute Research, University of Notre Dame, Broome, Australia
Faculty of Education, Université du Québec à Montréal Canada (Video Message)
Director, UN Champions of the Earth Winner, Rewilding Academy
Advisor, International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), UAE
Mohammed Saleh Hassan Al Baidani holds a Masters' degree in Agronomy from Temeriazev Agriculture Academy in Moscow, Russia, began his career in wildlife conservation with the National Avian Research Centre (NARC) and the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD).
Dedicating his career to the conservation of the UAE’s natural beauty, his gained experience as a field technician, international collaboration coordinator and administration manager, before becoming Acting Director of NARC in 2009, then appointed in 2010 as the Director General of the International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) up to 2023. He is now holding a position of IFHC advisor.
Inspired by his international exposure to the Houbara, he is actively involved in the management and supervision of different activities across all the Houbara breeding and conservation centers under the umbrella of IFHC. He is fluent in Arabic, Russian and English.
Professor and Chair, Indigenous Knowledges, Senior Research Fellow, Nulungu Institute Research, University of Notre Dame, Broome, Australia
Prof. Anne Poelina, PhD, PhD, MA, MEd, MPH&TM, Co-Chair of Indigenous Studies and Senior Research Fellow Nulungu Institute, University of Notre Dame Australia, is a Kimberley, Nyikina Warrwa Indigenous woman; Chair, Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council, an active community leader, human and earth rights advocate, and filmmaker. She holds membership to national and global Think Tanks. A Peter Cullen Fellow, Adjunct Professor, College Indigenous Education Futures, Arts & Society, Charles Darwin University with Visiting Fellowships at the Australian National University, Canberra, Charles Darwin University and the Institute for Post-Colonial Studies, Melbourne.
Faculty of Education, Université du Québec à Montréal Canada (Video Message)
Professor Sauvé is the founder and co-responsible of the UQAM postgraduate program in environmental education. She is co-founder and director of the international research journal Éducation relative à l’environnement – Regards, Recherches, Réflexions. Lucie Sauvé has a strong experience of international cooperation projects in Latin America (Amazonian region) and won in this context two excellence awards. Her current research focuses on environmental health education (agriculture, food and water issues), energy education, ecocitizenship education and environmental educators’ and community leaders’ professional development. She received an honorary Ph.D. from the Universidad Veracruzana in Mexico, in 2015, as recognition of her deep involvement as a researcher in ecosocial movements aiming to address crucial environmental issues.
Director, UN Champions of the Earth Winner, Rewilding Academy
Dr. Purnima Devi Barman is a wildlife biologist and environmental educator from Assam, India. She is more popular and known as “Hargila Baido,” aka “Stork Sister" globally because of her story of restoring an endangered bird Greater Adjutant (Leptoptilos dubius). She is the founder of the Hargila Army, an all-female conservation initiative dedicated to protecting the greater adjutant stork in Assam, India. Through the Hargila Army, she has mobilized 10,000 rural women, giving them a voice for the bird and biodiversity, and has educated thousands of children through her environmental education program over the last 20 years.
In 2022, she was awarded with the UN Champions of the Earth Award in the Entrepreneurial Vision category, which is the highest environmental honour of UN from UNEP. In 2017, Purnima was the recipient of Nari Shakti Puraskar, the highest civilian award for women, presented by the President of India. In the same year she was also awarded with the Whitley Award, knows as Green Oscar Presented by HRH Princess Anne.
Young people are key stakeholders in our planet’s future and powerful agents of change. This makes it essential that their voices are heard, and they are involved in decision-making at community, regional, and national levels. This inspired WWF-India, in 2020, to launch the Model Conference of Parties (MCOP), a simulation of the global Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP). In anticipation of the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration that runs from 2021 through 2030, the MCOP programme aims to build the understanding of the young people about the importance of biodiversity and ecosystems for a sustainable world. The 3-day conference brings student leaders on one platform shaping them into environmentally conscious and active global citizens who can navigate real-world environmental challenges and lead action for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration.
Head of the Department, WWF-India
Head of the Department, WWF-India
Neha Raghav is a seasoned environment educator, currently leading the Environment Education work for WWF-India as the Head of the Department, Education. With a degree in environmental sciences and specialization in education from reputed Indian universities, her work at WWF-India has been an amalgamation of passion and experience.
During her eight year tenure at WWF-India, she has conceptualised, developed and executed a multitude of environment education initiatives for children, youth, citizens and educators. She also owns expertise in measuring the impact of education programmes towards strategising and achieving the goals of EE.
Building Community Partnerships for Ecorestoration Projects in Greater Mumbai through CSR by Shubhalaxmi Vaylure M. Reddy
Exploring the value of zoo and aquarium experiences as experiential learning environments in Abu Dhabi by Anupama Chaudhari
Awakening and working with Arne Næs by Bob Jickling
Distinguished Professor and Director, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University, South Africa
Founder, iNaturewatch Foundation
Education Instructor, Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue | SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
Professor Emeritus, Lakehead Univeristy
Distinguished Professor and Director, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University, South Africa
Founder, iNaturewatch Foundation
An award-winning entomologist, educationist, entrepreneur and Storyteller. After working in the environment sector for more than two decades, she founded three entities; Ladybird Environmental Consulting, iNaturewatch Foundation, and Birdwing Publishers. She works in the sphere of environmental CSR and environmental protection. She authored India's first-Field Guide to Indian Moths. She is. Fulbright Fellow and Hubert Humphrey Fellow, Member of the IUCN group on Conservation Education and National Moth Week. A leadership case study was written on her by Babson College, United States. Winner of Green Teacher Award of Kirloskar Vasundhara in 2021 and 50 Most Innovative Storytellers Award by World Congress of Storytelling in 2023
Education Instructor, Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue | SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
With 10 years of experience in GIS and project management, I am passionate about marine conservation and blue carbon habitats. Working with the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi in the Outreach and Environment Education section has helped me grow and learn about the amazing desert ecosystem, youth empowerment, sustainability in the region and its challenges. Using this experience and knowledge, my current job as an Education Instructor at Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue | SeaWorld Abu Dhabi helps me to extend my love for the environment, to the community. I believe in thoughtfully crafted frameworks, taking action, monitoring and evaluation, and local solutions are a key aspect of working towards the sustainable development goals.
Professor Emeritus, Lakehead Univeristy
Bob Jickling, Professor Emeritus at Lakehead University, has interests in environmental education and philosophy and his current research attempts to find openings for radical re-visioning of education. He was the founding editor the Canadian Journal of Environmental Education and he co-chaired the 5th World Environmental Education Congress in Montreal. His most recent books include Wild Pedagogies: Touchstones for Re-Negotiating Education and the Environment in the Anthropocene and Environmental ethics: A sourcebook for educators. As a long-time wilderness traveller, much of his inspiration is derived from the landscape of his home in Canada’s Yukon.
Purpose- A composting project was introduced into an undergraduate microbiology course to evaluate its efficacy against traditional lecturing for teaching environmental sustainability.
Design/methodology/approach- The research project was a semester-long intervention. Three groups of students participated in the study: a group of 47 female undergraduate students were involved in a composting project; a group of 43 female students were exposed to a traditional lecture; finally, a group of 34 students were the control group. A pretest and a post-test were used along with poster presentations for the composting project students. In addition, a questionnaire was used to examine students’ attitudes towards composting and their waste management practices.
Professor, Zayed University
Professor, Zayed University
Carole Ayoub Moubareck is a pharmacist who got a PhD in microbiology from Paris Descartes University then pursued a post-doctoral work at the Institut Pasteur of France. Since 2014 she is in Zayed University in Dubai as Full professor of Microbiology. Her research interests are in ensuring food security. She is lately examining the potential for recycling organic materials into compost. In that context, she initiated the Compost project on Zayed University campus. She is also encouraging the uses of compost for vegetable growth by looking at the benefits of compost when incorporated in the soil of wicking beds. This project involved the participation of more than 400 students and the Food Revolution for Social Change Research Cluster.
Meaningful change does not come from continuously doing the same thing. More information about science and social justice issues will be helpful in keeping issues like climate change and social injustice current. It will set up a context for meaningful change. Still, something more radical may be essential. In times of change, uncertainty, and stress, interest in values and ethics increases. Unfortunately, ethics are messy and uncomfortable. This presentation introduces an analytical and practical tool that I call a heuristic. I have chosen this term because it suggests that this tool is designed to help educators reflect on their own conceptions of ethics and education, to help them make decisions about content worthy of inclusion in their lessons and examine the ways that this content might be educationally presented.
Professor Emeritus, Lakehead Univeristy
Professor Emeritus, Lakehead Univeristy
Bob Jickling, Professor Emeritus at Lakehead University, has interests in environmental education and philosophy and his current research attempts to find openings for radical re-visioning of education. He was the founding editor the Canadian Journal of Environmental Education and he co-chaired the 5th World Environmental Education Congress in Montreal. His most recent books include Wild Pedagogies: Touchstones for Re-Negotiating Education and the Environment in the Anthropocene and Environmental ethics: A sourcebook for educators. As a long-time wilderness traveller, much of his inspiration is derived from the landscape of his home in Canada’s Yukon.
On behalf of Centre Zapovedniks (Moscow based Non-governmental organization, IUCN CEC, IUCN WCPA member, Europark member) together with IUCN Commission for Education and Communication (please find a Declaration of Partnership attached) I would like to perform a workshop on games and other interactive activities in environmental education.
We would like to introduce the congress participants to some good practices in environmental education and its gamification based on hundreds of sources collected in the #NatureForAll Discovery Zone and Centre Zapovedniks library.
We'll focus on new methods that help to face the new challenges of the changing world and find a better way to communicate new generations though their values.
At the same time, we would like to learn from the participants about their experiences.
Program coordinator for environmental education and interpretation in Protected Areas, Zapovedniks Centre
Sustainability Adviser, Ludovika Univeristy of Public Service
Director of International Projects of Protected Areas, Embassy Foundation
Program coordinator for environmental education and interpretation in Protected Areas, Zapovedniks Centre
I’m a certified interpreter of natural heritage and an environmental specialist focused on the environmental education of kids and adults. I have a degree in ecology and sustainability of Moscow State University and work for Zapovedniks Centre (Moscow) for almost 6 years. I create interactive classes, quests and active and table games for kids and grown-ups, I also perform training for specialists about “non-boring” tours and lessons and other interactive technologies in environmental education. I also create quests for corporations during their volunteering activities to make them more inspiring and interesting. I'm an author and a co-author of more than 25 interactive lessons, 10 guided tours, 5 table games and lots of other activities.
Sustainability Adviser, Ludovika Univeristy of Public Service
Ms Czippan is a strategic advisor & nature education for sustainability co-chair in the IUCN Commission on Education and Communication, member of the Hungarian National Committee for UNESCO. She is an educator with experience in the field of environmental and sustainability education and communication, from nature camps and campaigns to support policy making. She has authored several publications, given lectures in the field of education and education for sustainability. She believes that all forms of education should facilitate learning about and from nature – to see nature as a system, to understand the human-nature interconnectedness and to love, appreciate and protect natural values.
Director of International Projects of Protected Areas, Embassy Foundation
Facts reveal that Timor-Leste is facing a serious ecological crisis during the last three years. In 2019 there was the warmest year where temperature increased drastically and lots of wild and domestic animals died due to water scarcity. Other case was in 2021, there was a catastrophe occurred, torrential rain and cyclone caused huge flooding in Dili and some municipalities which were affected several local habitant’s properties such homes, land and domestic properties were destroyed including the loss of 48 people (Timor-Leste National Disasters Data, 2021).
Researcher and Agroforestry Advisor, Peace and Conflict Studies Centre & Ermera Peasants Union-UNAER
Researcher and Agroforestry Advisor, Peace and Conflict Studies Centre & Ermera Peasants Union-UNAER
Author’s Bio:
Leonardo F. Soares is a social & ecological researcher at the Institute for Peace and Social Studies – IPASS at the Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa’e-UNTL. He actively engaged in the international and national research program that focused on agriculture and ecological issues in Timor-Leste. He was an editor of TLSA 2019 book titled “Understanding Timor-Leste” that was published in 2020 and also he is an active editor of Agroecology Journal based at IPASS since 2021 till now. Apart from that he also serves as technical adviser at Uniaun Agrikultores Ermera/ Ermera Peasants Union – UNAER.
Sustainability in the Syllabus: Every Class, Every Lesson by Gunter Pauli and Charles Godwin Rodriguez (Fireside Chat) (30m)
Conservation and Education professionals working together. How lessons learned during Covid have informed and energised one environmental education programme - engaging the expertise and energy of conservation professionals has connected and involved young people and their teachers in a pan African perspective on biodiversity and nature conservation. by Penny Fraser (Presentation)
Entrepreneur, Economist, and Author, Switzerland
, PATTS College of Aeronautics
, Moises Bertoni Foundation
Coordinator, PACE (Pan African Conservation Education)
Entrepreneur, Economist, and Author, Switzerland
Gunter Pauli was born in Antwerp, Belgium in March 1956. In 1979, he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Loyola University (now the University of Antwerp) in Belgium and received his master’s degree in business administration from INSEAD in 1982 in Fontainebleau, France, on a Rotary International Foundation scholarship. During his studies, he worked at a variety of jobs to “support his family, his education, and to save money, which allowed him to travel extensively during the summer vacations.” In 1978, he was elected national president of the student union AIESEC.
, PATTS College of Aeronautics
Charles, an honours graduate from Muntinlupa National High School which received the 2019 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools category, is deeply engaged in research, innovation, and sustainable development.
His team won 1st place in the Urban Agriculture Division at the 2018 Southeast Asia Creative Camp, with their Comprehensive Algae Microfarm Project (CAMP).
He actively participates in seminars, events and conferences focusing on sustainable development goals. Currently, Charles is in his fourth year at PATTS College of Aeronautics, working towards a bachelor's degree in Avionics Technology.
, Moises Bertoni Foundation
Coordinator, PACE (Pan African Conservation Education)
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Aperçu du contexte mondial et local
C’est un euphémisme de dire aujourd’hui que le monde traverse une grave crise environnementale. En effet, après plus de trente ans de la tenue du Sommet de Rio en 1992, et la succession de rencontres mondiales appelées Conférences des Parties, cela est revenu dans toutes les déclarations et résolutions précédées de rapports et de discours d’engagement des États-Parties. Et pourtant l'environnement reste toujours menacé. D'où cette nécessité de penser à conduire l'éducation environnementale.
Vers une stratégie nationale d’éducation environnementale : principes et grands axes.
En matière de stratégie d’éducation environnementale, ce ne sont pas des expériences et des leçons apprises à travers le monde qui manquent. Elles sont nombreuses qui sont documentées et qui peuvent bien inspirer les pays qui en manquent comme c’est le cas de la Guinée.
Entrepreneur, Economist, and Author, Switzerland
Responsable Environnement et Cadre de Vie, Organisation Non Gouvernementale Guinée Ecologie
Entrepreneur, Economist, and Author, Switzerland
Gunter Pauli was born in Antwerp, Belgium in March 1956. In 1979, he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Loyola University (now the University of Antwerp) in Belgium and received his master’s degree in business administration from INSEAD in 1982 in Fontainebleau, France, on a Rotary International Foundation scholarship. During his studies, he worked at a variety of jobs to “support his family, his education, and to save money, which allowed him to travel extensively during the summer vacations.” In 1978, he was elected national president of the student union AIESEC.
Responsable Environnement et Cadre de Vie, Organisation Non Gouvernementale Guinée Ecologie
Diplômée en biologie de l'Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry, Guinée, Promotion 2013. A suivi des stages et travaillé avec la Croix Rouge Guinéenne. A rejoint en 2017 Guinée Ecologie (www. guineeecologie.net). Au sein de cette organisation, est responsable de Programme environnement et cadre vie. Conduit un programme d'éducation environnementale visant plusieurs écoles élémentaire de Guinée. Co-auteur d'un guide d'éducation environnementale à paraitre en Octobre 2023. Discute actuellement avec la Direction Générale de l'Institut Nationale de Recherche et d'Action Pédagogique en Guinée de l'opportunité de la mise en place d'une politique nationale d'éducation environnementale.
Terrenesat-1 by Aysha Saif Alkaabi
Evaluating a Social Behavior Change program to reduce demand for wildlife consumption: A case study in a biodiversity stronghold in Nghe An, Vietnam by Khanh Nguyen
University Students’ Perceptions of Food Waste in the UAE by Tareefa Alsumaiti
Environmental Consultant, National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
Student, United Arab Emirates University
Demand Reduction Program Coordinator, Save Vietnam
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University
Environmental Consultant, National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
Student, United Arab Emirates University
Meet Aysha, an ambitious undergraduate student at UAEU studying aerospace engineering, dedicated to tackling climate change. From a young age, Aysha has been driven to innovate sustainable solutions, resulting in five groundbreaking projects targeting renewable energy and waste reduction. With a passion for space and technology, Aysha's first research paper explores the intersection of wildfires and satellites to provide unique insights into how technology can aid in mitigating the destructive impacts of wildfires. Aysha is an active advocate for climate action that strives to raise awareness about the urgent need for environmental protection while inspiring others to join in the movement for a better world.
Demand Reduction Program Coordinator, Save Vietnam
Founded in 2014, Save Vietnam’s Wildlife’s mission is to stop the extinction and champion the recovery of threatened species in Vietnam through long-term conservation programs. Most of our resources are spent working on the ground to save animals from illegal trade, protecting our recognized wildlife strongholds, and continuing to monitor released individual and wild populations. There are six main fields we are working on: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Site protection, Conservation Research, Community Engagement, Conservation Breeding, and Advocacy. The author, Khanh Nguyen, joined Save Vietnam’s Wildlife in 2022 as a Demand Reduction Program coordinator.
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University
Dr. Tareefa Alsumaiti is an Associate Professor at the Geography and Urban Sustainability Department at the United Arab Emirates University. She is also the Assistant Dean for Students Affairs at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She teaches various undergraduate and graduate courses including Remote Sensing, GIS, Cartography, Sustainability and Environmental Change Studies. She has published several papers and book chapters and presented her work in several international conferences. Tareefa’s research work focus on environmental studies including the biophysical characteristics of mangrove forests, soil properties, and water studies. She received several academic awards and honors from local and international entities.
The Cayman Islands Coastal Lagoon Education Program and Mangrove Rangers - a Proven Template for Formal Tropical Education Curriculum and Capacity Building in the Community by Martin Andrew Keeley
Coastal Urbanization and Environmental Change: Opportunities for Collaborative Education Across a Global Network University by John A. Burt
Nurturing Innovation and Creativity for a Brighter Future by Megan Patterson
Land-based Lecturer, Cambian Lufton College, UK
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Executive Director, Mangrove Education Project
Associate Professor of Biology, New York University Abu Dhabi
Executive Director, Worldmind Nature Immersion School
Land-based Lecturer, Cambian Lufton College, UK
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Tina Sleiman is a certified green designer, an associate professor of graphic design at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi, and a mother of three children. Driver by her passion for sustainability, she actively promotes responsible production and consumption in her lifestyle as well as in her academic and professional practice.
Executive Director, Mangrove Education Project
Fifty-five years of varied experience—including work as an educator including University College of the Cayman Islands campus director, journalist, photographer, magazine editor and publisher, marketing and sales manager, publicist, actor, producer, and conference and workshop organizer, as well as an active volunteer for arts, environmental and community organizations—have given me a broad range of leadership, teaching, and communications skills. Over 35 years of EE experience to my programs all based on coastal wetlands. Since 2001 with Marvellous Mangroves; 2022 - Coastal Lagoon Curriculum. MA Primary Education, CertEd. NMEA Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award 2008. Hon. Advisor of EE for the China Mangrove Conservation Network 2015.
Associate Professor of Biology, New York University Abu Dhabi
John A. Burt is an Associate Professor of Biology and Head of Environmental Studies at New York University Abu Dhabi. His research focuses on the implications of climate change for marine and coastal organisms and ecosystems, using the Arabian Gulf, the world's hottest sea, as a proxy for future climate conditions across the tropics.
Executive Director, Worldmind Nature Immersion School
Megan Patterson is the Founder and Executive Director of Worldmind. While working on her graduate degree, Megan discovered the outdoor-based model. After teaching in public school settings all over the world for several years and conducting extensive research on the outdoor-based model, she knew this was the type of learning environment she wanted for children, including her own son whom she saw thriving in an outdoor environment. Megan opened Worldmind as an outdoor-based enrichment program and From 2018-2020, she led the first outdoor-based preschool and kindergarten pilot program with the State of Colorado. In 2020, she expanded to include an elementary school and then a middle school. A 9th grade will be added in August 2023.
This discussion time advocates for empowering students across disciplines to assess their competencies, emphasizing the importance of high impact teaching practices (HIT) for sustainable solutions. The focus is on transforming education from content-driven to action-driven learning. A framework of sustainability competencies is introduced, guiding discussions on curricular implications, assessments, and HIT activities. The session encourages participants to identify aligned competencies and provides an openly-licensed tool for use in university contexts. By fostering reflection and sharing, the presentation aims to align teaching and learning practices, emphasizing the role of empowered educators for a regenerative future.
Educational Development Specialist, University of Saskatchewan
Educational Development Specialist, University of Saskatchewan
Aditi Garg is an educational development specialist at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, helping educators design courses and programs that allow students to develop competencies for social, environmental, and economic sustainability and to help meet the Sustainable Development Goals through teaching and learning. She believes it is important to build reflective teaching practices based in inclusive and responsive learning. She also helps with curriculum mapping & development and the internationalization of teaching and learning. Her background is in secondary mathematics and outdoor education. In the past, she has consulted the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education on curriculum, resource evaluation, accreditation, and exam validation.
School as Sustainable Enterprise - Building Climate Resilient Communities Through Investment in the Girl Child by Rebecca Keogh
Nurturing Citizenship for Transforming the World to Sustainability – Public-achievement-style Education of Tokai University by Sachi Ninomiya-Lim
Towards a Sustainable Future: Integrating Environmental Health and Modern Pedagogical Techniques in Training Environmental Health Practitioners in South Africa by Sean Mark Patrick
Foundation Programme Manager, University of Birmingham, Dubai
Professor, Tokai University
Senior Lecturer, University of Pretoria
Foundation Programme Manager, University of Birmingham, Dubai
Rebecca has worked in higher education for 25 years in applied linguistics and capacity-building, international development projects. Rebecca is passionate about communication research and the concept of "fatal words." As a recreational pilot and language testing expert, she advised the Australian Government and conducted international training on how to develop and test pilot and air traffic controllers' command of the English language. As Chief Operating Officer for Green School for Girls in India, she witnessed the power of environmental education and began applying her knowledge of linguistics towards climate change communication research. Rebecca currently manages the Foundation Programme at the University of Birmingham in Dubai.
Professor, Tokai University
Sachi Ninomiya-Lim is a Professor and Senior Manager at the Student Achievement Center, Tokai University in Japan. She has developed her career as a facilitator, coordinator, and researcher for environmental education and education for sustainable development at NGOs, government institutes, and universities in Japan, Malaysia, Australia and Thailand for over two decades. Her current major responsibility at Tokai lies in innovating a citizenship education curriculum for its 30,000 students. Her major interest both as a researcher and an educator is in exploring ways to facilitate education for sustainability and global/local citizenship in communities, schools, and universities, and linking the Japanese experience to the world community.
Senior Lecturer, University of Pretoria
I am a senior lecturer at the School of Health Systems and Public Health, at the University of Pretoria and a scientist in the Environmental Chemical Pollution and Health (ECPH) Research Unit. My research focus area is Endocrine Disruptors. Since trans-disciplinary approaches are required to deal with complex environmental-social issues, influencing existing and emerging diseases, my work focuses on SDG 3 (targets 3.3 and 3.9), SDG4 (education as a tool to promote a healthy lifestyle and reduce harmful exposures through community interventions) and SDG6 (target 6.2). My research projects have a special interest in emerging contaminants in water, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, reproductive toxicology, environmental health and E-Learning.
Text, Video, or Podcast: Which is the Best Way to Conduct Environmental Education Online? By Vinicius Avelar São-Pedro
Awareness and sustainability. An action-research on early childhood educators and parents in the Municipality of Rome. By Chiara Minischetti
Science in the City: Building Participatory Urban Learning Community Hubs through Research and Activation by Constantinos Cartalis
Environmental Specialist,
, University of Roma Tre – Department of Education
, Universidade Federal de São Carlos
Professor of Environmental and Climate Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Environmental Specialist,
Environmental Specialist with extensive experience of over 38 years in dealing with international agencies, governments, CSOs, media, etc.. and fostering regional and international partnerships. He has extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and in issues related to sustainable development, especially education, climate change, sustainable water management, disaster risk reduction, among others.He is the Founder and General Coordinator of the Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED) establishment in 1990, which brings together Arab views towards regional and global issues and represents Arab CSOs at the League of Arab States. In 2012, RAED has launched the Egyptian Sustainable Development Forum, which is considered a “Think Tank” to facilitate a process of dialogue among various stakeholders on integrating sustainability in different sectors, especially education.ESDF, under Dr Adly’s leadership, has been focusing in the last 10 years on ESD and succeeded in establishing partnerships with Egyptian Universities ESDF developed the capacities of more than 800 university students on SDGs. Also, established a regional partnership with the Cypriot Ministry of Culture and Education to share their experience on ESD on the regional and national levels.
, University of Roma Tre – Department of Education
, Universidade Federal de São Carlos
Professor of Environmental and Climate Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Constantinos Cartalis is Professor of Environmental and Climate Physics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Acting member of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change as well as of the respective Scientific Committee in Greece. Has acted as UNDP Technical Expert on Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation, as member of the United Nations Subsidiary Body for the Implementation of the Paris Agreement, and expert for the Urban Innovation Actions program of the EU. Has also served as member of the Parliament of Greece (2007-2012) and Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for the Environment. Has published over 250 papers in international scientific journals and Conferences.
Indigenous knowledge and climate education: Synergies and challenges by David Zandvliet
Integrating Traditional Puppetry Art for Effective Wildlife Conservation Education: A Case Study from South India by Brawin Kumar
Eco-civilization and Environmental Education in China --A Case Study of Tongji University by Bin Xu, Jiaqi Shen, Ying Wang, Fangnon Firmin Fangninou, and Fengting Li
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Professor, Simon Fraser University , Vancouver, Canada
Project Manager, Act India Foundation, Tamil Nadu, India
Chairman of the College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University
PhD Candidate, college of environment and engineering, Tongji University
Fellow of African Academy of Sciences, Tongji University
Director of the International Education Unit, UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development (UNEP-Tongji IESD), Tongji University
Vice Dean of the College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Tina Sleiman is a certified green designer, an associate professor of graphic design at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi, and a mother of three children. Driver by her passion for sustainability, she actively promotes responsible production and consumption in her lifestyle as well as in her academic and professional practice.
Professor, Simon Fraser University , Vancouver, Canada
David Zandvliet is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University and holds the UNESCO Chair in Bio-cultural Diversity and Education. He has also held Associate memberships in the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Environment at SFU. His career interests lie in the areas of science and environmental education with a special focus on the study of learning environments. He has considerable experience in the provision of teacher development and has conducted studies in school-based locations in Australia, Canada, Malaysia Sri Lanka and Taiwan. David leads environmental education programming at SFU including directing field schools in diverse locations including: Vancouver, Haida Gwaii, Hawaii, Indonesia and Australia.
Project Manager, Act India Foundation, Tamil Nadu, India
Dr. Brawin Kumar, a passionate conservation biologist, specializes in small mammals, particularly hedgehogs. His research in Tamil Nadu, India, focuses on species like Paraechinus nudiventris and Cremnomys elvira rats. Beyond science, he advocates for conservation, engages stakeholders, and drives policy changes. Honored with awards like Tamil Nadu Environment Award and Tamil Nadu Government Green Champion Award, he's made global contributions recognized by the International Graduate of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Award. Dr. Kumar collaborates with esteemed organizations and is committed to expanding scientific horizons, raising public awareness, and empowering communities for wildlife conservation.
Chairman of the College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University
Working Experience:
PhD Candidate, college of environment and engineering, Tongji University
Research area:
Environmental health & Policy Analyst,
Natural resource management,
Environmental Impact Assessment
WASH & Sustainable Development
Education Background:
2020-2024: PhD candidate in environmental science and engineering, Tongji University
Fellow of African Academy of Sciences, Tongji University
The research of chemical molecules and materials, combined with applied technology to solve practical environmental problems. This direction has been extended to hyperbranched polymer nano adsorption functional materials, and outstanding achievements have been made in the advanced treatment of drinking water, industry water, the separation and resource utilization of heavy metals from renewable energy materials.
He was awarded the United Nations Special Contribution Award for South-South Cooperation.
Ph.D of Polymer Science and Engineering Sept.1994 - Jul.1997,Nanjing, China
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,Nanjing University
Director of the International Education Unit, UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development (UNEP-Tongji IESD), Tongji University
Working experience:
2010 till now, Director of the International Education Unit, UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development (UNEP-Tongji IESD)
2018.01-2019.01, Programme Associate, UNEP Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
2009-2010, Programme Coordinator for francophone, China Training Center of Reproductive Health and Family Care
Education Background:
2006-2008 Master in Control and Optimization of Industrial Process, University of Lille, France
2002-2006 Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, China
Vice Dean of the College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University
Research Area:
Environmental analytical chemistry;
Interfacial electrochemistry and electroanalysis;
Fundamental aspects of water pollution control and resources reuse
Educational Background:
2007.9--2012.6 Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Ph.D
2003.9—2007.6 College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Bachelor
Books and Chapters:
UNEP 2019. GEO for Youth, Asia-Pacific. United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi, Kenya.
Executive Director, Earth Charter International
Regional Advisor for Africa, UNU/RCE Chair, Council of Earth Charter International, Costa Rica (Video Message)
Dean of Education; Research Chair in Environment and Sustainability Education, Rhodes University , South Africa
Executive Director, Earth Charter International
Regional Advisor for Africa, UNU/RCE Chair, Council of Earth Charter International, Costa Rica (Video Message)
Dr. Akpezi Ogbuigwe is a respected practitioner in the field of environmental law, environmental education and education for global futures. She is an accomplished speaker and author and founder of many inventive initiatives such as Anpez Center for Environmnet and Development; The Star Advantage Network and Okenyi integrated farms ltd.
Akpezi was a former Head, Environmental Education and Training and Coordinator, Ecosystem Sub-programme, UNEP, former Dean, Faculty of Law, Rivers State University (RSU) where she was appointed Reader in 1999. She currently serves as Adviser for African Region, UNU-RCE’s and Chairperson, Earth Charter International Council.
Dean of Education; Research Chair in Environment and Sustainability Education, Rhodes University , South Africa
Prof. Eureta Rosenberg is a Full Professor and Chair of Environment and Sustainability Education in the Environmental Learning Research Centre at Rhodes University, South Africa, where she is also the Dean of the Education Faculty, and the Chair of the Faculty Research Ethics Committee. Prof Rosenberg is currently the Country Co-Director (South Africa) in the TRANSECTS programme, focusing on Transdisciplinary Education Collaborations for Transforming Sustainability. Her background includes an M.Sc. in Medical Science, an Honours in Psychology, a Masters in Environmental Education and a PhD (1995) that focussed on transformative research methodology.
The workshop aims to introduce the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into university teaching and learning, specifically Goal 4, which seeks to "ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all" (UNESCO, 2015). The emphasis is placed on the relationship between Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and educational quality, explicitly, target 4.7 of SDG 4 which requires all governments to:
“By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.” (UNESCO, 2015).
Program Specialist Researcher - Sustainability Education/Global Health, Uppsala University, Sweden
Program Specialist Researcher - Sustainability Education/Global Health, Uppsala University, Sweden
Dr Shepherd Urenje is a Programme Specialist in Sustainability Education with the Centre for Research and Education on Learning for Sustainable Development and Global Health (SWEDESD) at Uppsala University, Sweden. Dr Shepherd Urenje has been supporting universities and government ministries in integrating sustainable development strategies into teacher education and university curriculum in order to implement quality and relevance in Higher Education in line with the global sustainable development goal 4. His current work supports teaching and learning within and among countries in Scandinavia, Africa and Asia.
As we witness the escalating Triple Planetary Crisis, the push for pioneering, tech-empowered solutions is pressing. My proposed workshop at WEEC 2024 is focused on empowering youth to navigate the frontier of AI and Smart Technologies in environmental conservation, fostering the next generation of digital environmental stewards.
This workshop aims to create a new generation of environmental stewards who are fluent in AI and Smart Technologies. By understanding and harnessing these tools, they can drive innovative solutions for environmental conservation, becoming active players in a tech-powered sustainable future.
Undergraduate student, Ashoka University
Undergraduate student, Ashoka University
I am a climate, sustainability and ESG advocate. I attended COP27 in Egypt last year fully funded by my university (Ashoka University, Delhi, India). I am an undergraduate final year student of International Relations. I am a founding member at The Geostrata, an independent youth-led Indian organization of 200 members and 50 interns working on international affairs and public policy issues. I am also Regional Officers' Coordinator at SDSN Youth's SDG Students Program, where I directly manage 77 college campus SDG Hubs across the world for SDG awareness and community involvement. I have attended international summits such as COP27 Egypt, ATOMEXPO Sochi, BRICS Youth Energy Summit South Africa, on invitation.
Professor of Didactics of Biology and Environmental Education, University of Parma, Italy
Chair | Advisor, Environmental Information, Science and Outreach Management, 12th WEEC Socio -Scientific Committee | Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Professor, Simon Fraser University , Vancouver, Canada
Senior Environment Education Consultant, UNEP
Professor of Didactics of Biology and Environmental Education, University of Parma, Italy
Antonella Bachiorri is a Biologist, PhD in Ecology and Master in Education for Sustainability. She teaches "Didactics of Biology and Environmental Education" and "Sustainable Development" at the University of Parma (Italy) where coordinates a laboratory for interdisciplinary research in education for sustainability (CIREA) at the Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability. She is member of Editorial Boards of international Journals and has been involved in many research projects.
Chair | Advisor, Environmental Information, Science and Outreach Management, 12th WEEC Socio -Scientific Committee | Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr Richard John O’Brien Perry, PhD, FIEMA joined EAD in 1999 (then called ERWDA) to set up what is now EQS. He drafted the original EIA regulations for Abu Dhabi and the first Environmental Strategy in 2000. He also established the Protected Areas function and managed the GIS unit. After a brief spell working as biodiversity manager in the Australian outback he returned to Abu Dhabi in 2006 to join ADNOC and then Masdar before returning to EAD in 2010 as Programme Manager for the Abu Dhabi Environment 2030 Vision. In 2012 he was appointed as Executive Director to establish the Environmental Science, Information and Outreach Management (EISOM) Sector and he now serves as an advisor.
Professor, Simon Fraser University , Vancouver, Canada
David Zandvliet is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University and holds the UNESCO Chair in Bio-cultural Diversity and Education. He has also held Associate memberships in the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Environment at SFU. His career interests lie in the areas of science and environmental education with a special focus on the study of learning environments. He has considerable experience in the provision of teacher development and has conducted studies in school-based locations in Australia, Canada, Malaysia Sri Lanka and Taiwan. David leads environmental education programming at SFU including directing field schools in diverse locations including: Vancouver, Haida Gwaii, Hawaii, Indonesia and Australia.
Senior Environment Education Consultant, UNEP
A gold medallist at the postgraduate degree course in geography, Gayatri took her M.Phil. degree from the Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University, with specialization on ‘The Human Impact on the Environment’. Since then, she has been ardently committed to spreading education and awareness about the environment. She taught for several years at university and high school before devoting 15 years at the Environment Agency- Abu Dhabi, to raise the profile of environment education in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi by strategizing, designing developing and implementing environment education initiatives across all sections of the society. She has travelled widely and has represented the Agency and the UAE in several international conferences and meetings on environment education.
Many of the initiatives that she had helped start and implement at the Agency have received regional and global awards. Few of those initiatives such as Enviro- Spellathon (an eco-literacy initiative) Sustainable Schools and Sustainable Campus Initiatives are still going strong and are now nationally implemented.
She has co-authored several publications and resource materials on environmental education. She has received accolades for her efforts to promote Environment Education from across the world. In 1998, she was conferred the Amateur Naturalist Award by the Emirates Natural History Group. In 2018 she received the Outstanding environment educator award in the global category by the North American Association for environment education. (NAAEE)
She currently serves as an Environment Education Consultant for UNEP India office. She coordinates global environment educational programmes implemented by Youth, Education & Advocacy unit of UNEP and also networks with various stakeholders for India specific environment educational initiatives. Currently she is engaged with the implementation of UNEP’s Tide Turner Plastic Challenge which reaches out to youth from schools and colleges across India.
She also actively contributes as Global Vice Chair and selection committee member to the Zayed Sustainability Prize (ZSP), and as an adviser to the Global Environment Education Partnership (GEEP). She also serves as an honorary Executive Director at Wildecologue, an organisation that is committed to providing real life sustainability experiences to youth and other target audiences.
Format: Competition
Brief of the session: Live competition of the 7th level of Envirospellathon on climate change, in which 6 students of top Sustainable Schools Initiative participate in a challenging and competition. To raise students’ awareness about climate change, Promote the 7th level of Envirospellathon and Provide a platform for students to engage in interactive learning through the competition.
Programme Coordinator for Environmental Outreach, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Programme Coordinator for Environmental Outreach, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Arwa Diab is the Programme Coordinator for Environmental Outreach at the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, dedicated to fostering a sustainable future. She is the project leader of "Murshed - Youth Rangers", and currently managing "EnviroSpellathon," and "Sustainable Schools Initiative". Arwa graduated from Zayed University, majoring in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability with a sponsorship from HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, and was recognized as the top achiever in Abu Dhabi upon graduating from highschool. At the Environment Agency, she manages and coordinates environmental outreach programs, driven by her passion for causing a positive change and expanding her knowledge. Arwa also enjoys graphic design, channelling her creativity into visually communicating important messages, and is an avid reader, constantly seeking inspiration from the written word. Her enthusiasm for public speaking enables her to share her insights and inspire action for a greener world.
Educational Goal: The Portal for sustainability education by Gerardo Santucci and Marco Manganiello
The Gaia (Earth) Education Philosophy - A Journey Back to the Future by Darius Singh
Learning from Young People: Examining Young Ideas for Climate Change Education in Europe by Kathy Reilly
, Moises Bertoni Foundation
CEO, Officine Sostenibili Società Benefit
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Founder, Chrysalis Group Ltd
Assistant Professor, University of Galway
, Moises Bertoni Foundation
CEO, Officine Sostenibili Società Benefit
Graduated in Economics and Commerce, twenty years of experience in the design and implementation of communication campaigns on environmental issues: waste, mobility, energy saving, environmental education. Former President of Achab Med srl from 2005 to 2012, he has been CEO of Officine Sostenibili since 2012.
Main territorial communication and animation projects followed on the waste theme: Cosenza, Salerno, Palermo, Bari, Benevento, Avellino, Cava de' Tirreni, Nocera Superiore, Nocera Inferiore, Pontecagnano Faiano, Scafati, Pozzuoli, Portici, San Giorgio a Cremano, Bellizzi , Barletta, Andria, Bari, Trani, Torre del Greco, Castellammare di Stabia, San Severino market, Agropoli, Monte Sant'Angelo, Baia and Latina, Cairano.
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Founder, Chrysalis Group Ltd
Dr Darius Singh has over 25 years' experience in executive management and several years in academia as a former Professor in Technology Management. He is a member of the NZ Institute of Directors, is a Fellow of the NZ Institute of Management and currently serves as the President of the NZ Early Childhood Council.
Darius and his wife own and operate the multi-award winning Chrysalis Group of ECE centres. Their awards are in fields of innovation, biophilic building designs, business, leadership and sustainability.
Darius is passionate about effective governance and best practices in education management, teaching and learning.
Assistant Professor, University of Galway
Dr Kathy Reilly is a geographer currently completing research with young people on the theme of climate crisis. Dr Reilly's interests include co-productive and creative methodologies; youth voice and activism; climate crisis understandings, experiences and education. More broadly Dr Reilly's research interests include issues of social justice; with all her work underpinned by a participatory ethos.
Recover Consciousness Of The Impact That Our Daily Practices Have, To Reinvent Ways To Inhabit The Planet: Using A Videogame As A Tool To Raise Environmental Awareness And Change Behaviors by Catalina Ramirez
Effect on Students’ Access and Knowledge Acquisition Using a Universal Design for Learning Enhanced Watershed Curriculum for Ages 10-15: A Large-Scale Study by Nanette Marcum-Dietrich
Approaches to Teaching Ecocriticism in the Humanities by Doris Hambuch
, Moises Bertoni Foundation
Anthropologist / Environmental Educator, York University , Toronto , ON
Professor STEM Education, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University
, Moises Bertoni Foundation
Anthropologist / Environmental Educator, York University , Toronto , ON
Anthropologist
MA in Psychologist
Master in Education Student / Diploma in Sustainability
Professor STEM Education, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Nanette Marcum-Dietrich is a professor of Science Education and co-Director of the Watershed Education Training Institute (WETi) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Marcum-Dietrich teaches undergraduate and graduate STEM education courses. She has been a professor at MU for 16 years and has 9 years of high school science teaching experience in Pennsylvania. As the PI on numerous large-scale projects, funded by the National Science Foundation and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association in the US, that designed, researched, and field-tested watershed curricula for ages 12-16 across the US.
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University
Doris Hambuch is Associate Professor in the Department of Languages and Literature at United Arab Emirates University. Her publications include essays on Caribbean literature, ecocriticism, film analysis, and trans-cultural feminism. She is the guest-editor of three special journal issues, including issue 6.2 of Imaginations: Journal of Cross-Cultural Image Studies, on Caribbean cinema and, most recently, issue 49.3 of the Canadian Review of Comparative Literature, on polyglot art practices. She is President of the Canadian Comparative Literature Association, and her current research focuses on eco-poetics and multilingualism. She is the author of two chapbooks, All That Depends (2019) and Monsters (2021).
Climate Change Education for Primary School Children in Kenya by EMMANUEL GICHURU MUCHORA
Assessment of gold miners’ awareness of environmental risks in Rwanda: re-thinking the contribution of environmental education in formal and informal settings by Florien Nsanganwimana
Curating Interactive Learning Experiences to Create the Next Generation of Young Conservationists by Sarah Jizzini
Vice President, Australian Association of Environmental Education (AAEE)
Project Manger, BMB Eco-Group
Professor of Science and Environmental Education, University of Rwanda
Education & Communication, International Fund for Houbara Conservation
Vice President, Australian Association of Environmental Education (AAEE)
He is principal of the Amaroo Environmental Education Centre – Queensland, Australia and is Vice President of the Australian Association of Environmental Education (AAEE) and Treasurer of the Queensland Chapter of AAEE. He is also the immediate past President of the Darling Downs Environment Council and currently Treasurer. He has been involved in environmental education since 1980 and has been a principal advisor - environmental sustainability for the Department of Education in Queensland. He represented Australia on the Environment and Schools Initiative, a network of environmental educators based in Europe, and the Queensland representative on the National Environmental Education Council, National Environmental Education Network and Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative working group. Cam was a judge for the Queensland Premier’s Sustainability and Australian Banksia Foundation Environmental Awards. In 2011 he was awarded the Australia Day Medal for his service to environmental education in Queensland as well as Environmental Educator of the Year Award from the Australian Association for Environmental Education.
Project Manger, BMB Eco-Group
Emmanuel is a young environmentalist from Nairobi, Kenya. He is the current Founder and visionary of the BMB Eco-group, an environmental consultancy firm in Kenya,He worked with CIFOR-ICRAF on youth engagement strategies for the Regreening Africa project. He is also a part of the African Youth Initiative on Climate change. He is also a master’s student in environmental studies with a major in climate change and environmental sustainability) at Kenyatta University
Professor of Science and Environmental Education, University of Rwanda
Professor of Science and Environmental Education, I am Qualified Teacher for Basic, Secondary and Tertiary Education. Groomed into Science Educator and researcher, I developed a keen interest into contemporary educational and environmental issues. I am a very enthusiastic, optimistic, hardworking and result-oriented person. I am very open to multicultural and multidisciplinary working and living environments. I can work both in a team and independently. I like learning and sharing new knowledge and experience with colleagues and the public audience. My current works concentrate on quality education, educational management and environmental issues. My publications are a mix of these major domains.
Education & Communication, International Fund for Houbara Conservation
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Education for Sustainable Development in Teacher Training: Perceptions of Teacher Educators by Antje Goller
Empowering Youth through Climate Education and Advocacy: How climate education and advocacy will foster economic growth, opportunities for marginalized communities, and solutions to the climate crisis by Bryce Coon
Development of an Education for Sustainable Development curriculum design framework for the Technological University of the Shannon (Ireland) by Noëlle O'Connor
PhD student, University of Vechta
Associate Director of Climate Education, earthday.org
Researcher, Educational Developer and Senior University Lecturer, Technological University of the Shannon (Ireland)
PhD student, University of Vechta
Antje Goller is an educational scientist with teaching and research experience, particularly in academic education for sustainable development. She is a doctoral student at the University of Vechta. Since 2020, she has been working at the chair for nutrition and home economics and the didactics of the professional field.
Since November 2016, she has also been a member of the Department of Economics-Technology-Household/Social Affairs at the University of Leipzig. Previously, she was a project employee for knowledge management and process documentation at the University of Leipzig.
In 2017, Antje Goller completed the open online course on digital tools for adult educators, and in 2020 she received the HDS university didactics certificate.
Associate Director of Climate Education, earthday.org
Before joining EARTHDAY.ORG, Bryce was a classroom teacher passionate about Climate Education. For over a decade, he used this role to find opportunities to incorporate climate education into various courses and encourage youth climate advocates. Outside the classroom, Bryce participated in various international fellowships where he studied climate education and policy in Asia, Europe, and Oceania to deepen his knowledge on the subject.
Researcher, Educational Developer and Senior University Lecturer, Technological University of the Shannon (Ireland)
I am a Researcher, Educational Developer and Senior University Lecturer at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) (Ireland). I am leading a TUS-funded project on embedding Education for Sustainable ESD within higher education. I am also working with TUS colleagues on funded research projects on (a) Researching sustainable food production in a higher education learning restaurant utilizing vertical aeroponic Tower Gardens and (b) Exploring the use of immersive technologies to enhance the student experience. My research focuses on film-induced tourism, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and gender equality in higher education.
Secretary General, World Environmental Education Congress Network
Secretary General, World Environmental Education Congress Network
Prof. Mario Salomone has a master's degree in Theoretical Philosophy. He is an environmental sociologist, former university professor at the University of Bergamo and Milano (IULM), is teaching Environmental sociology at the University of Milano Bicocca and Torino. Journalist, lecturer in hundreds of conferences, author or co-author of handbooks, papers and book chapters on environmental education, environmental communication, ecological economics and other environmental issues, and writer of novels and tales.
Vice Chair | Executive Director, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach, 12th WEEC Local Organising Committee | Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Vice Chair | Executive Director, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach, 12th WEEC Local Organising Committee | Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ahmed Baharoon has a Batchelors degree in Business Management and is the Executive Director of Environmental Information Science & Outreach Management sector (EISOM) at the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD).
For almost a decade, he has managed environmental data & information, science, outreach and education within EAD. Ahmed leads a team of professionals identifying environmental research knowledge gaps, managing extensive data collected by EAD’s field scientists, and developing and disseminating a range of scientifically credible environmental information products to stakeholders, enabling them to make better-informed decisions.
He is currently leading the establishment of the Abu Dhabi Environmental Research Network (ADERN) which is the first formal network bringing academics and researchers together to focus on addressing the environmental research priorities of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
In addition to his role as Executive Director, he is also Acting Director of the Abu Dhabi Global Environmental Data Initiative (AGEDI), responsible for a wide range of international scientific collaborations, including studies on Blue Carbon, Climate Change and biodiversity.
Before his appointment as Executive Director, Ahmed was the Head of Communications at the Emirates Falconers Club, Abu Dhabi, where he was involved in initiatives on falcon migration, breeding and traditional hunting activities.
How to develop and deliver tailored educational content to initiate a sustainability habit-change journey? by Huda Masalmeh
A Teacher’s Journey in Sustainability
رحلة معلمة في الاستدامة by Seham Abdul Aziz
The making of environmental citizenship in Emirati educational systems by Tilde Rosmer and Magdalena Karolak
Professor, Zayed University
Environmental Educator, Eedama
, Sustainability School
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Professor, Zayed University
Professor Fatme Al Anouti is the coordinator of the Sustainable Campus Initiative at Zayed University and was acknowledged by the UNESCO for engaging students in hands on experience through multiplier projects aiming to promote sustainability by reducing waste and protecting the water resources in the biosphere reserves in Ethiopia.
Environmental Educator, Eedama
UAE Manager and Sustainability Consultant
Huda is a Sustainability Consultant & the UAE Manager of Eedama. She’s an architect that holds the LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) credential as well as a M.Sc in Sustainable Architecture.
During her Masters, Huda studied the overlooked aspects of social sustainability within the design and buildings context & published multiple conference papers that highlight place making strategies, urban conservation and sustainable development. Huda developed a unique expertise in education for sustainable development (ESD) and in developing sustainable learning spaces. She also used her expertise to create, deliver and monitor educational workshops and field visits to more than 10,000 students in the UAE over the past 5 years."
, Sustainability School
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
Dr Tilde Rosmer’s research focuses on collective identity formation and religious-political movements with a particular focus on Israel-Palestine and is published in peer-reviewed journals (such as British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies; Journal of Palestine Studies; Journal of Islamic Studies and Cultural Dynamics). Currently she is an Assistant Professor at Zayed University (Dubai) and her research is in the emerging field of Environmental Humanities focusing on awareness and knowledge of sustainability among Emirati youth.
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Associate Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences at Zayed University, UAE. She received her Ph.D. in Linguistics. Prior to working at ZU, Dr. Karolak held Assistant Professor positions in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. In 2014-15, she was an American Political Science Association MENA Fellow. Her research interests include transformations of societies in the Arabian Gulf and comparative linguistics. Dr. Karolak has published more than 30 journal articles and book chapters on the shifting gender relations, social media, culture and identity and political system transformations in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. She is the author of two scholarly monographs.
Secretary General, World Environmental Education Congress Network
Senior Executive Manager, WEEC Network
Secretary General, World Environmental Education Congress Network
Prof. Mario Salomone has a master's degree in Theoretical Philosophy. He is an environmental sociologist, former university professor at the University of Bergamo and Milano (IULM), is teaching Environmental sociology at the University of Milano Bicocca and Torino. Journalist, lecturer in hundreds of conferences, author or co-author of handbooks, papers and book chapters on environmental education, environmental communication, ecological economics and other environmental issues, and writer of novels and tales.
Senior Executive Manager, WEEC Network
Focused on international events industry - meetings, conventions, exhibitions, workshops, seminars, awards ceremonies, presentations, in Europe and Worldwide – I have worked in a variety of operational and marketing roles, specialising in digital & print media, events and market intelligence.
My experience includes project and event management, developing and nurturing client relationships, strategic planning and implementation, managing and mentoring team members, fostering supplier relationships. Client and supplier liaison; effective communication with the technical and design teams.
I have directed national, regional and global communications and marketing initiatives through: designing and implementing creative media campaigns producing promotional materials; developing an engaging online and social media presence; coordinating high-level events;logistic organisations (venues, travels, accommodation, materials for participants…);contacts with speakers, delegates, hosts, partners and sponsors. Staff coordinator.
River Tales: Participatory Videomaking And Civic Engagement To Foster Freshwater Ecosystems In The Project “CIAK! Sì, Partecipo” by Elena Comino
Air Quality at New York University Abu Dhabi: Measuring the Effects of Information Provision on Knowledge, Behavior and Policy Preferences by Hilina Bayew
Integration of Participatory Environmental Education into the ‘Quality School Framework’ of Primary Schools under the Ministry of Education and Sports in Laos by Khamseng Homdouangxay
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University
Professor, Dept of Engineering of Environment, Land and Infrastructure- Politecnico di Torino
BA in Political Science & Psychology, CITIES Research Fellow, New York University - Abu Dhabi
Country Representative Laos, Pestalozzi Children's Foundation
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University
Dr. Tareefa Alsumaiti is an Associate Professor at the Geography and Urban Sustainability Department at the United Arab Emirates University. She is also the Assistant Dean for Students Affairs at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She teaches various undergraduate and graduate courses including Remote Sensing, GIS, Cartography, Sustainability and Environmental Change Studies. She has published several papers and book chapters and presented her work in several international conferences. Tareefa’s research work focus on environmental studies including the biophysical characteristics of mangrove forests, soil properties, and water studies. She received several academic awards and honors from local and international entities.
Professor, Dept of Engineering of Environment, Land and Infrastructure- Politecnico di Torino
Elena Comino is Professor of Applied Ecology. Scientific high School,Biology Degree cum Laude a PhD in Geological and Environment Engineering and a Master in Environmental Engineering, developing a particular interest on the integration of phytotecnologies in strategies and programs for the sustainable development. She is responsible for Laboratory in Applied Ecology and most of her work is oriented in the fields of phytotechnology and environmental sustainability. She coordinates an interdisciplinary team group, She was visiting professor at The Melbourne University, EPFL ,USP. She is Professor in Turin Tashkent Politechnica Universitate ( Uz). She supervised and co-tutored Thesis, Master Thesis and PhD Thesis.
BA in Political Science & Psychology, CITIES Research Fellow, New York University - Abu Dhabi
Hilina Bayew graduated cum laude from New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) in
the United Arab Emirates with a BA in Political Science, minoring in Psychology. During
her undergraduate years, she served as vice-president of a student interest group she
co-founded: Habesha Students Association, unifying Ethiopian and Eritrean students
from various ethnic backgrounds to collaborate, support and advocate for shared issues
such as passport privilege. Her passion for building community has driven her to serve
as a Peer Ambassador, Residential College Advisor and Health Promotions Intern at
NYUAD. In her senior year, Hilina conducted a groundbreaking randomized control trial,
delivering air quality messaging.
Country Representative Laos, Pestalozzi Children's Foundation
Khamseng Homdouangxay is the Country Representative Laos for Pestalozzi Children’s Foundation. Throughout over 20 years of work, he has been promoting natural resource conservation through promoting legal awareness, protected area conservation, sustainable production and trade, and hands-on environmental education in primary schools with many organisations, including the World Wide Fund for Nature Laos.
Format: Group activities
Brief of the session: A discussion with all youth to understand what is required by them currently and what will be required by the future generation, accumulate discussion points and incorporate it in future Environmental Education plans. To recap of all youth outcomes to deliver a closing remark
Project Manager - Sustainable Campus Initiative, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Senior Manager, International Programs and EE 30 Under 30, North American Association for Environmental Education
Junior Executive Manager, Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection
Committee Member, Youth Environmental Education Conference
Committee Member, Youth Environmental Education Conference
Data Management and Results Monitoring & Reporting Officer, United Nations Resident Coordinator Office, UAE
Project Manager - Sustainable Campus Initiative, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
She first joined the EAD in 2018 as an Outreach Programme Co-ordinator, before promotion to Project Co-ordinator a year later. Since June 2020 she was promoted to Project Manager – Sustainable Campus initiative. With a strong passion for the environment and empowering the younger generation in working towards environmental sustainability, Aisha possesses excellent knowledge of environmental sustainability and is well versed in managing projects and planning programmes and events. As well as strong writing and communication skills, Aisha is a highly capable problem solver and adopts creative learning approaches to help EAD achieve maximum results.
Prior to joining the Agency, Aisha interned as an Environmental Scientist at URS Corporation, an AECOM Company before being appointed as Business Coordinator at Areed IT Services.
Aisha studied at Abu Dhabi University, completing a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, certification in Circular Economy and Sustainability strategies from Cambridge judge business school. Key projects that Aisha Managed is Baadr App.
Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Alba is a passionate social worker, entrepreneur, and inclusion advocate from Barcelona. During her more than 10 years of experience, Alba has promoted the inclusion of people of determination and people facing mental health challenges in Europe and in the UAE. Also, she provided guidance and training in mental and emotional wellbeing everywhere she put her foot on.
She believes that raising awareness and understanding about the importance of environment education will impact on communities’ wellbeing. EE is key for a healthy, respectful, tolerant, and inclusive community.
Senior Manager, International Programs and EE 30 Under 30, North American Association for Environmental Education
Nina Hamilton leads NAAEE's youth leadership initiatives and supports the Global Environmental Education Partnership's efforts to build capacity for EE across the globe. Before NAAEE, Nina worked on community-based conservation, land rights, gender equity, participatory research, and global network coordination in the U.S., Madagascar, and Gabon. Nina is particularly passionate about working across cultures to connect people with the resources they need to maximize their impact, while combining her interests in the environment, social equity, and youth engagement. Nina has a Master's in Environmental Management from Duke University and a Bachelor's in Biology from Kenyon College.
Junior Executive Manager, Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection
Ismail is a Junior Executive Manager at the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection. He oversees the administrative support, production of analytical documents, logistical and financial support for the Mohammed VI Prize for the Climate and Sustainable Development. He is also coordinator of the African Youth Climate Hub in charge of its conceptualization and implementation. Ismail is a former analyst at the Moroccan Center for Strategic Studies and the African Federation for Strategic Studies. Ismail holds an M.A. in International Studies and Diplomacy with a concentration in Peace and Conflict Studies from Al Akhawayn University.
The Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection’s main mission is to educate and raise awareness on the environment and how to protect it. Aligning with HRH Princess Lalla Hasnaa belief that forging environmental awareness of tomorrow’s generation is the most powerful lever for change, the foundation’s main target are young individuals. The Foundation very early on set up programs aimed at the youngest, today, it manages seven Education for Sustainable Development programs: Eco-Schools, Young Reporters for the Environment, Global Schools, African Green Universities and Youth Education Network, African Youth Climate Hub, Digital Inclusion, Educational Tools.
Committee Member, Youth Environmental Education Conference
My name is Abdulla AlHaddadi, and I am a student at Al Ittihad National Private School. I have had an interest in the environmental field for a long time. My enjoyment in this field mainly stems from my participation in my school's Eco Club. I fell in love with the environment and ways to prevent it ever since. I've always chosen to participate in environment-related campaigns and activities. Most recently, I have joined my school's campaign to reduce the number of plastic bottles going to waste as a representative. I'll be taking part in raising awareness and planning activities to further interest students to participate in the campaign. Moreover, I'm also a student ambassador for the International Fund for Houbara Conservation. I represented them at ADIHEX and had the opportunity to share my knowledge of the bird and its importance in our culture and in nature. I hope that my participation in YEES will be a great learning experience for me. I wish to further expand my knowledge and successfully represent my country at the international congress as an Emirati youth. I aspire to turn useless into useful, and harmful into helpful. Whether it's by my participation in events to teach or campaigns to help preserve parts of nature, I wish to create a long-lasting impact on the environment and those around me.
Committee Member, Youth Environmental Education Conference
My name is Fatema Al Remeithi, a 10th grader at Al Ittihad National Private School in Abu Dhabi. As an active member of the school's Environmental Club, I have gained a deeper understanding of environmental issues and the importance of taking appropriate action. I am passionate about promoting sustainable living practices and raising awareness of environmental issues. In July 2022, I participated in The National Ambassadors Program, where I joined 18 other girls for a two-week visit to Oxford City in the United Kingdom. We were assigned a challenging project to create a product that addressed three of the Sustainable Development Goals, and our group decided to focus on saving life underwater while incorporating renewable energy and recycled materials. Despite the tight deadline, we delivered an impressive project that showcased our creativity and critical thinking skills. Another achievement of mine is participating in the Murshed Youth Rangers Programme, where I spent two weeks in Al Wathba Reserve in Abu Dhabi, learning about the ecosystem and participating in activities such as bird watching, habitat mapping, and animal tracking. I was able to develop valuable skills, such as teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving, and earned the title of youth ranger. These experiences have provided me with an opportunity to grow, learn, and develop as an individual, while also making a positive impact on the environment. I believe that every individual has the power to create change, and I am committed to continuing to promote sustainable living practices and to inspire others to do the same. By working together, we can build a brighter and more sustainable future for ourselves and future generations.
Data Management and Results Monitoring & Reporting Officer, United Nations Resident Coordinator Office, UAE
Saif Awadh is the Data Management and Results Monitoring & Reporting Officer at the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in the UAE and covers the Youth and Climate Change portfolio for the office. He is one of the few Emirati international civil servants in the United Nations system and began his career as a Junior Professional Officer with the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in New York.
Mise en avant des contributions des Jeunes Reporters pour l'environnement Marocains traitant la thématique Pollution Environnementale. by Meryem Khodari
أثر توظيف الذكاء الاصطناعي وانترنت الأشياء (روبوت العناية بالحديقة المدرسية ) في المحافظة على النباتات ورعايتها عن بعد في حديقة مدرسة ام العلاء حلقة ثانية byNahid Mohammad Abu Ghname
The Plastic Waste crisis in the EU: Options for action in context of European sustainability policy - a Simulation Game for EU-related Learning and Teaching in Education for Sustainable Development by Andreas Brunold
Professor of Higher Education, Mohamed V University of Rabat – Morocco
ESD Project Manager, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la protection de l’Environnement
معلم, مجمع زايد التعليمي - مدينة محمد بن زايد - الفجيرة
Profesor, University of Augsburg
Professor of Higher Education, Mohamed V University of Rabat – Morocco
ESD Project Manager, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la protection de l’Environnement
معلم, مجمع زايد التعليمي - مدينة محمد بن زايد - الفجيرة
ناهد محمد ابوغنيم
معلمة مادة التصميم الابداعي المحوسب والابتكار في مؤسسة الامارات للتعليم المدرسي
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Profesor, University of Augsburg
Professor in Political Education and Social Sciences at the University of Augsburg (Germany). Long experience as a High School teacher in Germany and as an expert, sent by the German government working in developing countries mainly in Latin America (Advisor for the Ministry of Education and the University of Education in Tegucigalpa, Honduras). Expertise in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Global Learning. Wide range of publications in the field of environmental and development policies.
Format: Masterclass (1hr)
Brief of the session: Environment and Sustainability Education has the potential to set in motion the power of creative thinking in our young people and in so doing we support and grow relevant skills which will help young people to cope with an ever-changing world. Aims in exploring activities that set-in motion the power of critical thinking and innovation, engage with learning tools that develop essential competences in environment and sustainability education, allow youth to adapt ideas generated in the workshop to enhance quality and relevance their own learning and taking action.
Program Specialist Researcher - Sustainability Education/Global Health, Uppsala University, Sweden
Program Specialist Researcher - Sustainability Education/Global Health, Uppsala University, Sweden
Dr Shepherd Urenje is a Programme Specialist in Sustainability Education with the Centre for Research and Education on Learning for Sustainable Development and Global Health (SWEDESD) at Uppsala University, Sweden. Dr Shepherd Urenje has been supporting universities and government ministries in integrating sustainable development strategies into teacher education and university curriculum in order to implement quality and relevance in Higher Education in line with the global sustainable development goal 4. His current work supports teaching and learning within and among countries in Scandinavia, Africa and Asia.
Format: Ted Talk
Brief of the session: Discussing how an intergenerational approach to fighting for nature can benefit youth, adults, and older people as different perspectives and knowledge is passed on. Using an example from New Zealand with the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand, how young people are working with older people to find solutions for the biodiversity crisis. This session Inspires young attendees to take action for nature, through wanting to volunteer with organisations that have different groups of people (not just youth environment groups).
Conservation and Climate Advocate & Activist,
Conservation and Climate Advocate & Activist,
Nate Wilbourne is a 15-year-old from a small rural town in New Zealand, who is a conservation and climate justice advocate. Since the age of 8, Nate has been fervently fighting for nature, planting his first tree and establishing a lifelong connection to environmental causes. Nate is the Communications Manager at Forest & Bird Youth, leading New Zealand's largest group of conservation advocates. With a focus on protecting nature, he collaborates with policy experts, engages with government ministers, and uses social media as a powerful tool to advocate for change.
His leadership has propelled the group to the forefront of environmental initiatives, fostering a new generation of passionate advocates. Nate's mission is clear – to drive positive change in the environmental landscape. Whether through organizational leadership, hands-on conservation efforts, or youth-driven initiatives, he strives to inspire action, amplify voices, and pave the way for a more sustainable and just world. With his remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment. Nate Wilbourne exemplifies the potential of young leaders in shaping a brighter future.
Format: Panel Discussion (1hr)
Brief of the session: Open conversation on early education on sustainability with a group of youngsters sharing their involvement in environmental and sustainable initiatives and how they were raised to care about the environment.
Head of the Department, WWF-India
Founder, Rainbow Chimney Bookstore & Publishing House
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Founder and CEO, Earth Warriors
Head of the Department, WWF-India
Neha Raghav is a seasoned environment educator, currently leading the Environment Education work for WWF-India as the Head of the Department, Education. With a degree in environmental sciences and specialization in education from reputed Indian universities, her work at WWF-India has been an amalgamation of passion and experience.
During her eight year tenure at WWF-India, she has conceptualised, developed and executed a multitude of environment education initiatives for children, youth, citizens and educators. She also owns expertise in measuring the impact of education programmes towards strategising and achieving the goals of EE.
Founder, Rainbow Chimney Bookstore & Publishing House
Founder of Rainbow Chimney Bookstore & Publishing House, the youngest Emirati entrepreneur and publisher, passionate advocate for children with additional needs. Guinness World Record holder as the youngest person to publish a bilingual book series. Awarded as Youngest Entrepreneur of the Year and Emirati Women Achiever. Public speaker and founder of Eco Club AE.
AlDhabi is passionate about spreading awareness and inspiring action among young minds, and she is eager to share my insights on the efforts and challenges in Early Childhood Education (EE) within the theme you have provided.
Her presentation, titled Efforts and Challenges in EE for Early Childhood Education, will delve into the critical role that educators, curricula, technologies, and tools play in shaping the environmental consciousness of young children.
She will explore the importance of environmental awareness in early childhood and highlight the role of teachers and educators in fostering this awareness.
Furthermore, She will address the importance of creating inclusive learning environments that engage children with special needs and learning disabilities, ensuring that no child is left behind in their educational journey.
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A writer and media personality interested in the field of the environment
AlDhabi is passionate about spreading awareness and inspiring action among young minds, and she is eager to share my insights on the efforts and challenges in Early Childhood Education (EE) within the theme you have provided.
Her presentation, titled ""Efforts and Challenges in EE for Early Childhood Education,"" will delve into the critical role that educators, curricula, technologies, and tools play in shaping the environmental consciousness of young children.
She will explore the importance of environmental awareness in early childhood and highlight the role of teachers and educators in fostering this awareness.
Furthermore, She will address the importance of creating inclusive learning environments that engage children with special needs and learning disabilities, ensuring that no child is left behind in their educational journey.
Please Note that AlDhabi is having a very busy schedule so we need to know exactly which date she is going to perform. We shall submit the form as soon as confirming date/time so we don't overlap any events during Jan & Feb.
We firmly believe that by empowering young people and promoting environmental education, we can collectively address and overcome the environmental challenges facing our global community. "
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Founder and CEO, Earth Warriors
10:00AM - 10:02AM - National Anthem
10:02AM - 10:04AM - Welcome (Master of Ceremony)
10:04AM - 10:13AM - Opening Ceremony
10:13AM - 10:21AM - Opening Speech by HE Shaikha Al Dhaheri, Secretary General, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
10:21AM - 10:29AM - Keynote Address by H.H. Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President & CEO, UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA)
10:29AM - 10:37AM - WEEC Welcome Note by Mario Salomone, Secretary-General, World Environmental Education Congress Network
10:37AM - 10:45AM - Voice of Youth by Elizabeth Wathuti, Founder & Executive Director, Green Generation Initiative, Kenya
Secretary General, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, UAE
President and CEO, UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA)
Secretary General, World Environmental Education Congress Network
Kenyan Youth Activist, Founder & Executive Director, Green Generation Initiative, Kenya, Green Generation Initiative, Kenya
Secretary General, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri is the Secretary General of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD), the largest environmental regulator in the Middle East, responsible for protecting and preserving our natural resources and promoting sustainable development in the emirate.
Dr. Al Dhaheri holds a PhD degree in Wildlife Conservation and Protection from the University of Aberdeen in the United Kingdom, which makes her the first Emirati woman to earn the accolade. She also holds two Masters degrees: in Environmental Science from UAE University (UAEU) in Al Ain, and another in Biological Conservation From the University of Kent in the United Kingdom. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Species from UAEU.
President and CEO, UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA)
Secretary General, World Environmental Education Congress Network
Prof. Mario Salomone has a master's degree in Theoretical Philosophy. He is an environmental sociologist, former university professor at the University of Bergamo and Milano (IULM), is teaching Environmental sociology at the University of Milano Bicocca and Torino. Journalist, lecturer in hundreds of conferences, author or co-author of handbooks, papers and book chapters on environmental education, environmental communication, ecological economics and other environmental issues, and writer of novels and tales.
Kenyan Youth Activist, Founder & Executive Director, Green Generation Initiative, Kenya, Green Generation Initiative, Kenya
Elizabeth Wathuti, a dedicated environmentalist and dynamic young climate leader from Kenya, is the driving force behind positive change. She is the visionary Founder of the Green Generation Initiative (GGI). Her efforts extend to leading and establishing the Wangari Maathai Foundation's Youth Hub, which recently played a crucial role in supporting the largest delegation of African youth at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Elizabeth's commitment to environmental preservation is further exemplified by her role as a Counties Advisory Committee (CAC) member for the Upper Tana Nairobi Water Fund and the youngest Presidential Appointee in Kenya as a Commissioner representing civil society and youth at the Nairobi Rivers Commission. Her global impact is undeniable, having served as the Global South Youth Co-chair for the COP26 Civil Society and Youth Advisory Council during the United Kingdom (UK) Government's COP26 presidency and recently organized and spearheaded the Lead Coordination of the first and biggest ever African Youth Climate Assembly (ACYA), which also served as the formal youth engagement mechanism for the Africa Climate Summit.
Working For The Present And Future Wellbeing Of ALL Life by Anne Poelina
The role of Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Practices in Promoting Community Resilience and Ecological Sustainability in the Face of Climate Change: The Case of Women by Mphemelang Ketlhoilwe
Tackline biodiversity loss through Saker Falcon conservation by Munir Virani
, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Professor and Chair, Indigenous Knowledges, Senior Research Fellow, Nulungu Institute Research, University of Notre Dame, Broome, Australia
Out-going Lecturer, University of Botswana
Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund
, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Professor and Chair, Indigenous Knowledges, Senior Research Fellow, Nulungu Institute Research, University of Notre Dame, Broome, Australia
Prof. Anne Poelina, PhD, PhD, MA, MEd, MPH&TM, Co-Chair of Indigenous Studies and Senior Research Fellow Nulungu Institute, University of Notre Dame Australia, is a Kimberley, Nyikina Warrwa Indigenous woman; Chair, Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council, an active community leader, human and earth rights advocate, and filmmaker. She holds membership to national and global Think Tanks. A Peter Cullen Fellow, Adjunct Professor, College Indigenous Education Futures, Arts & Society, Charles Darwin University with Visiting Fellowships at the Australian National University, Canberra, Charles Darwin University and the Institute for Post-Colonial Studies, Melbourne.
Out-going Lecturer, University of Botswana
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Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund
Dr. Munir Virani joined the Mohamed Bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund as their Chief Executive Officer on September 1, 2021. Prior to that, Munir was the Executive Vice President and Director for Global Conservation Strategy for The Peregrine Fund, based in Boise Idaho, USA. With over 25 years of experience in raptor research and conservation, strategic planning, project design, execution, management and fund raising, Munir’s research on birds of prey spans over four continents and focuses on creative, holistic and effective solutions for conservation problems, developing collaborative conservation ventures and capacity building.
L'humanité à l'épreuve des déchets plastiques: Quelle place pour l'éducation ? by Manguele Daniel
Joining Realities And Empowering Young People In Advocacy Actions In Environmental Education And Sustainability A From The Partition In The Youth Community Of Wwf Volunteers by Huascar Camacho Mojica
Bridging theory and practice through transdisciplinary learning labs to build sustainability leadership and competence in higher education: Insights from the TRANSECTS Programme by Eureta Ronsenberg
Team Leader ESDfor2030, UNESCO
Dean of Education; Research Chair in Environment and Sustainability Education, Rhodes University , South Africa
Mgr. Management of natural resources and environment, Youth Community of Bolivian Volunteers WWF/ Bolivian Scout Association / Universidad Mayor de San Simon School of Forest Sciences
Enseignant, Réseau africain pour l'éducation au développement durable- RAEDD
Team Leader ESDfor2030, UNESCO
Dean of Education; Research Chair in Environment and Sustainability Education, Rhodes University , South Africa
Prof. Eureta Rosenberg is a Full Professor and Chair of Environment and Sustainability Education in the Environmental Learning Research Centre at Rhodes University, South Africa, where she is also the Dean of the Education Faculty, and the Chair of the Faculty Research Ethics Committee. Prof Rosenberg is currently the Country Co-Director (South Africa) in the TRANSECTS programme, focusing on Transdisciplinary Education Collaborations for Transforming Sustainability. Her background includes an M.Sc. in Medical Science, an Honours in Psychology, a Masters in Environmental Education and a PhD (1995) that focussed on transformative research methodology.
Mgr. Management of natural resources and environment, Youth Community of Bolivian Volunteers WWF/ Bolivian Scout Association / Universidad Mayor de San Simon School of Forest Sciences
Huáscar Camacho Mojica, Bolivian, 40 years old, Forestry Engineer, university professor, Coordinator of the postgraduate unit of the School of Forestry Sciences of the Universidad Mayor de San Simón. Currently an active member of the Bolivian Scout Association, responsible for the environment program in the Cochabamba Scout District, founding member of the youth community of WWF volunteers - Bolivia.
Manager of the preservation of Biocultural heritage through the creation of different programs, significant activities for sustainable education Manager of the recovery of public space in cities based on forestry, environmental and sustainable activities
Enseignant, Réseau africain pour l'éducation au développement durable- RAEDD
Enseignant de formation et expert en éducation au développement durable. Secrétaire général du réseau africain pour l'éducation au développement durable _RAEDD. Mordu des questions de durabilité depuis plus d'une décennie. Coorganisateur des séminaires-ateliers sur le renforcement des capacités des enseignants afin qu'ils enseignent le développement durable avec une efficacité accrue.
Distinguished Professor and Director, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University, South Africa
Professor Emeritus Department of Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University, USA
Secretary General, Arab Forum for Environment & Development (AFED)
Senior Programme Officer, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Chief of Section, Capacity Development & Water Sciences, Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP), UNESCO, Paris
Distinguished Professor and Director, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University, South Africa
Professor Emeritus Department of Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University, USA
Barry Solomon is a professor emeritus of environmental and energy policy in the Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological University. He is a past president and the founder of the United States Society for Ecological Economics. Previously, he was a senior economist in the Acid Rain and Climate Change Divisions of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington, D.C., where he helped to design and implement the first national system of emissions credit trading, and before that he was senior staff at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Energy Information Administration of the U.S. Department of Energy (EIA). From 1989-1991, he worked with the staff of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which went on to win the Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore in 2007. He is coauthor or co-editor of 8 books, 80 refereed journal articles and over 130 other publications, most recently The Dictionary of Ecological Economics (Edward Elgar, 2023). He has received research funding from the EPA, DOE, NSF, Michigan Economic Development Corp., Caterpillar, Inc., and has consulted for the United Nations Environment Programme, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Postal Service, American Association for the Advancement of Science, United States Academic Decathlon, National Geographic Society, and the European Science Foundation.
Secretary General, Arab Forum for Environment & Development (AFED)
An architect by training, Najib Saab is Secretary General of the Arab Forum for Environment & Development (AFED), and publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Al-Bia Wal-Tanmia (Environment & Development), the leading pan-Arab magazine on sustainable development. He started his career working for UNEP under Mostafa Kamal Tolba, and continued the relation in various capacities, most recently as member of the High Level Group (HLG) overseeing Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6). He participated as head of delegation, adviser, delegate and/or speaker in all key international conferences on environment and sustainable development. He has played a pivotal role in shaping regional positions towards climate and green economy. He is a laureate of the United Nations Environment Programme's Global 500 Award in 2003 for environmental achievements, and of the Zayed International Prize for Environment in 2011 for environmental leadership leading to change in society. He is editor of the series of annual reports published by AFED on the state of Arab environment (2008-2018), which have become a main source on sustainable development matters and have triggered major policy changes across the region.
Senior Programme Officer, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Kavita Rai is a Senior Programme Officer at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). She is a renewable energy and development professional with 30 years international experience in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Small Island Developing States designing and delivering a range of programs including capacity development, entrepreneurship development, financing, and policy. Prior to joining IRENA, she was working as a Principal Consultant for the World Bank, US Millennium Challenge Compact, and the climate fund- Mitigation Facility. Kavita holds a PhD in Development Studies from the University of Bonn, Germany. At IRENA, she is the lead on energy access including the Empowering Lives and Livelihoods Initiative focusing on the nexus of renewables with agri-food and health sectors.
Chief of Section, Capacity Development & Water Sciences, Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP), UNESCO, Paris
Dr. Rahmah Elfithri is an environmental scientist and sustainable water resources management specialist, currently hold a post as Chief of Section for Capacity Development and Water Family Coordination (CDW) in the Division of Water Sciences (HYD), Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP), UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. She is responsible for Ecohydrology, Water Quality and Water Education related activities in UNESCO. Prior to joining UNESCO, she worked at the Global Water Partnership Southeast Asia (GWP-SEA) as Deputy Regional Coordinator (2021-2022) and at the Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI) within the National University of Malaysia (UKM) as Visiting Professor (2019-2021); Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow (2009-2019); Lecturer/Research Fellow (2007-2009) and has more than 15 years research and academic experience especially in the field of water, environment and sustainable development. She has published more than 300 publications in the form of journals, books/chapter in books, proceedings, etc. She is bringing a wealth of experience on ecohydrology, sustainability science, IWRM, water education and capacity development, watershed and community-based water management and multi-stakeholders’ water partnership at various levels.
Enhancing Place-Based Learning through the Heritage Keepers Program by Aine Bird
Pilot study of a nature-focused field trips using play-based learning in Primary Education Degree students by Cinthia Pereira
Outdoor Environment Learning Literacy & Experiential Learning in Schools /Outdoor Learning: A New Normal for the 21st Century by Sheela kumari Jayachandran Nair
Coordinator, Polis - International Network for Environmental Education
PhD Reseacher/Manager, University of Galway/Burrenbeo Trust
Professor, University of Barcelona
Head of Sustainable School Initiative Programs/ OSH officer, Mayoor Private School, Abu Dhabi
Coordinator, Polis - International Network for Environmental Education
Economist, PhD in Environmental Education, Master's in Visual Arts and Art Sciences. Based in Greece, Coordinator of international projects on Environmental Education and Communication, involved in national and international environmental and educational NGOs and networks, as well as in regional authorities' agencies implementing and managing regional development projects. Author / co-author of articles and editor of books and periodicals on Environmental Education, pedagogy, and the ethics of responsibility.
PhD Reseacher/Manager, University of Galway/Burrenbeo Trust
Since 2012, Áine has worked with the Burrenbeo Trust, an independent charity focused on connecting people with place and facilitating peoples understanding of their role in caring for such places. Áine holds a BSc (Hons) in Science, an MSc in Science Communications and an MEd where she focused her research on the Primary Teachers perspective on place-based learning. In 2018, Áine’s commenced an Irish Research Council funded employment-based PhD in partnership with the School of Geography at University of Galway. This project looks to evaluate the role of place-based learning in community stewardship and share the learnings from Burrenbeo Trusts work with others.
Professor, University of Barcelona
Graduated in Environmental Sciences with Master's Degrees in Communication & Education, in Education Research specialty in Scientific Education and in Teacher training for secondary education and baccalaureate, professional training and language teaching (TT). Teacher, researcher and member of Educits Teaching Innovation Group at the Faculty of Education at the Barcelona University (UB). Currently teaching at the UB "Didactics of Experimental Sciences" (Degree of Early Childhood & Primary Education); “Socioecology" and "Biodiversity" (University Extension); and at the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) “Problem-based learning (PBL)”, “Design of innovative learning environments” and “Educational research in Natural Sciences” (Master's in TT).
Head of Sustainable School Initiative Programs/ OSH officer, Mayoor Private School, Abu Dhabi
Sheela Kumari Jayachandran Nair, Mayoor Private School
Educationalist
Head of Sustainable school initiative Program
Environment Educator with 22 years of experience
Education
Master of Science Botany
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Education
Certifications
Environment Leadership Program
Certified on Educating For Sustainability by EAD
IOSH from the British Safety Council.
Organizer, Coordinator and Facilitator
Main Coordinator
CBSE One Child One Plant Campaign
Mission to Zero Program
Trainer for teachers and students of different private schools on the topic sustainability.
Conduct investigatory projects
Field Trips
Community outreach Projects for students
Member of EAD
EEG, EMEG, ADEK, TADWEER, R & S Connect with Nature
SDG Coordinator
Green Competences: empowering Universities with Socioecological and Educational tools for Climate Change by Mariaclaudia Cusumano
Integrating Biodiversity Conservation in Project Lifecycle Environmental impact assessment by Dr Vijaya Bhasker Reddy
Mise en avant des bonnes pratiques & Projets pertinents émanant des écoles marocaines du programme EE, en lien avec les 3 thématiques concernées (l’eau, l’alimentation et l'énergie) by Meryem Khodari
Professor of Higher Education, Mohamed V University of Rabat – Morocco
PhD Candidate, Enna “Kore” University
Environmental Advisor, ADNOC
ESD Project Manager, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la protection de l’Environnement
Professor of Higher Education, Mohamed V University of Rabat – Morocco
PhD Candidate, Enna “Kore” University
PhD Candidate at the Enna Kore University
Environmental Advisor, ADNOC
Dr. Reddy is working in ADNOC as Environmental Advisor for the past 15 years. Responsible to develop an environmental strategy to ensure Company is in compliance with various environmental standards and international protocols.
He has over 25 years’ experience encompassing consultancy, industry and regulatory sectors. He is qualified Environmental professional with Ph.D. in Emission Management. Plays pivotal role in developing and implementing ADNOC climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation and waste management strategy.
His expertise includes ESIA, Energy & GHG management, compliance monitoring, setting environmental standards, and adoption of best available control techniques in entire value chain of oil and operations.
ESD Project Manager, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la protection de l’Environnement
التربية البيئية من أجل التنمية المستدامة في منهاج الجغرافيا: أي دور للدليل الرقمي؟ by Faaras Abdelaziz
مبادرة مركز التعليم البيئي مؤتمر التربية البيئية by Sameera Al Braiki
Utilisation du digital comme moyen de sensibilisation à l’environnement : cas de l’application mobile Ana Boundif by Meryem Khodari
Professor of Higher Education, Mohamed V University of Rabat – Morocco
استاذ جامعي، مدير الكرسي, كرسي الالكسو للتربية على التنمية المستدامة والموروث الثقافي المبدع، كلية علوم التربية جامعة محمد الخامس
Environment Education Centre, Environment Education Centre
ESD Project Manager, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la protection de l’Environnement
Professor of Higher Education, Mohamed V University of Rabat – Morocco
استاذ جامعي، مدير الكرسي, كرسي الالكسو للتربية على التنمية المستدامة والموروث الثقافي المبدع، كلية علوم التربية جامعة محمد الخامس
فعرس عبد العزيز
المهنة: أستاذ جامعي بكلية علوم التربية، جامعة محمد الخامس
التخصص العلمي : التربية على البيئة و التنمية المستدامة
مهام ومسؤوليات علمية مدنية:
مدير كرسي الالكسو للتربية من اجل التنمية المستدامة والموروث الثقافي بكلية علوم التربية
منسق وطني للجنة الساحل والاقتصاد الازرق، الائتلاف المغربي من اجل المناخ والتنمية المستدامة AMCDD
منسق لجنة التربية على التنمية المستدامة والموروث الثقافي، شبكة العمل المناخي لعالم العربي CAN WA
منسق وطني لمجموعة البحث والدراسات حول ساحل الصحراء
الجوائز
2018: جائزة المجتمع المدني بالمغرب، الرتبة الثالثة صنف الشخصيات المدنية.
2016: الحصول على شارة COP22
2006 : جوائز تقديرية من مؤسسة محمد السادس لحماية البيئة تأطير الصحفيين الشباب من اجل البيئة.
2004: جائزة الحسن الثاني للبيئة (ش تقديرية)
Environment Education Centre, Environment Education Centre
لدي خبرة في تدريس ماد ة الأحياء والعلوم في مدارس وزارة التربية والتعليم و هي قائد معلم. ومدرب في المجال التربوي و البيئي، وأيضا لدي خبرة في
مجال إدارة الفرق و المشاريع المدرسية, لدي خبرة في التخطيط الاستراتيجي لأكثر من 18 سن ة, حاصلة على شهادة خبير ميكروسوفت و ICD.
ESD Project Manager, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la protection de l’Environnement
What is role of AI in environmental education? The ChatGPT reply to this question is as follows:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can play a significant role in environmental education by enhancing learning experiences, providing access to data and information, enabling analysis and modeling, and promoting awareness and action.
The roundtable will convene 6 experts on AI and its role in EE to debate the validity of the above response.
Director, Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute, The George Washington University, USA
CEO and Founder, APP Consulting
Fellow, Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution
Global Community Engagement, ESRI
Director, Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute, The George Washington University, USA
Dr. Costis Toregas is the director of the Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute at The George Washington University, where he manages and conducts education, research and service projects in cybersecurity and privacy. His current research interests include cybersecurity risk assessment and organizational strategies, the role of insurance in cyber risk management, the use of block chain in Disaster Risk Reduction, apprenticeships and exploring a fuller utilization of Community Colleges in cybersecurity workforce strategies. He is a consultant to the National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center where he is responsible for international program expansion and East Coast representation to academia, industry and government. He serves on several non-profit boards including the National Cyber League, Ecocity Builders, Women in Cyber Security, and is a Trustee of the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics at UCLA.
CEO and Founder, APP Consulting
Anuja is Kenyan born, Lecturer in International Business at KCA UNIVERSITY. A mother of 4 daughters, her educational record includes BA in Economics, MSc in Race & Ethnic Relations and Doctoral thesis focused on: Relational Role of CSR in Emerging Economies - India & Kenya. The research focuses upon the role of CSR and the relationship between Business, Government & Third Sector from a global south perspective.
Anuja is the founder & Director of APP Consulting – Applying Excellence to Cross Cultural Exchanges by promoting increased cultural awareness and understanding towards inclusive Global Strategies. “My goal for the future is to create a business & policy environment where we can collectively shape an inclusive globalisation, for the needs of a global 21st Century, by raising awareness of the impact of historical habitus, global context & future Developmental Issues, through corporate social responsibility and business sustainability”.
Anuja has over 30 years’ business and academic work experience including,
Anuja has recently served as Director of Community Services for ROTARY CLUB OF NAIROBI (CENTRAL). Also served as Head of Food Hampers Distribution with ROTARY DISTRICT 9212 National Emergency Response Team during the COVID-19 Crisis, distributing hampers to 60,000 recipient families across Kenya.
Currently in Kenya, Anuja serves on the Boards of - Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa (KBTA), East Africa Region; Batibabu Foundation, Kisumu ; Arya Samaj Education Board, Nairobi; and on Marketing Committee for CSR at Muthaiga Golf Club. Anuja writes for various monthly and weekly publications on issues related to globalisation, social & economic inclusion, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Fellow, Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution
Chinasa T. Okolo, Ph.D. is a Fellow at The Brookings Institution and a recent Computer Science Ph.D. graduate from Cornell University. Her research focuses on AI governance in the Global South, human-centered approaches to AI explainability, and the future of data work. In addition to her work at Brookings, Dr. Okolo also serves as a Consulting Expert with the African Union, contributing to the development of the AU-AI Continental Strategy for Africa, and as an Ethics Advisor to the Equiano Institute, a research lab focused on steering safe and trustworthy AI in Africa. Her research has been covered widely in media outlets and published at top-tier venues in HCI and sociotechnical computing. Learn more about Dr. Chinasa T. Okolo at www.chinasatokolo.com.
Global Community Engagement, ESRI
Matthew Pennells is an Information Management professional, specialising in location intelligence and digital business transformation, with an extensive career in public, private and voluntary sectors. Currently Matthew leads Global Community Engagement for Esri Inc, driving the growth of the industry overall. Previously as a Regional Manager for Esri, he led double digit business growth with successful strategies and new market approaches. He also volunteers his time to support GIS Professionals and the humanitarian sector. His work with the international humanitarian mapping charity MapAction has seen him deployed to disaster affected areas around the world.
The Green Action Pathway (GAP) Project was an environmental education program that aimed to increase the participation of young people in environmental activities. The Activities of the GAP project includes:
Founder/Director, Green Environment and Climate Change Initiative (GECCI)
Founder/Director, Green Environment and Climate Change Initiative (GECCI)
Mmachukwu Loretta Obimdike is a Forester and environmental educator.
She is the Founder and Director of the Green Environment and Climate Change Initiative. Her passion for nature and environment was sparked working with an NGO contracted by Enugu State Nigerian Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) as the Environmental Officer.
She's a graduate of Forestry and Wildlife from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria and alumnus fellow of the International Sustainability Academy (ISA), a program of the Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald (SDW), Landesverband Hamburg e.V. Germany.
She is currently a DAAD Scholarship holder studying MSc in Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation (LENC) at the University of Greifswald, Germany.
Format: Panel Discussion
Brief of the session: In which forms of education can affect the way we approach (or don’t) climate action.
Junior Executive Manager, Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection
Ambassador, African Youth Climate Hub
Social Science Researcher and a Co-Founder, ClimatEducate Project
Fintech Marketing Specialist, Lupiya, Zambia
Conservationist and UNEP Representative for SDG 6 (Water and Sanitation), India
Environmental Leadership and Awards Programme Manager, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful
Founder, Global Shapers Las Palmas
tudent & Environment and Climate Policy Advocate, University Of The West Indies
Junior Executive Manager, Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection
Ismail is a Junior Executive Manager at the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection. He oversees the administrative support, production of analytical documents, logistical and financial support for the Mohammed VI Prize for the Climate and Sustainable Development. He is also coordinator of the African Youth Climate Hub in charge of its conceptualization and implementation. Ismail is a former analyst at the Moroccan Center for Strategic Studies and the African Federation for Strategic Studies. Ismail holds an M.A. in International Studies and Diplomacy with a concentration in Peace and Conflict Studies from Al Akhawayn University.
The Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection’s main mission is to educate and raise awareness on the environment and how to protect it. Aligning with HRH Princess Lalla Hasnaa belief that forging environmental awareness of tomorrow’s generation is the most powerful lever for change, the foundation’s main target are young individuals. The Foundation very early on set up programs aimed at the youngest, today, it manages seven Education for Sustainable Development programs: Eco-Schools, Young Reporters for the Environment, Global Schools, African Green Universities and Youth Education Network, African Youth Climate Hub, Digital Inclusion, Educational Tools.
Ambassador, African Youth Climate Hub
Manal is a Climate Activist from Morocco, a vibrant Young African voice committed to building a more sustainable and just future. Her journey is a testament to the power of passion and purpose, as she has actively engaged in a multitude of roles and initiatives, from being the Communication Lead for the UNCCD Youth Caucus to advocating for climate justice as an Ambassador for the African Youth Climate Hub.
With each step, Manal has been a tireless advocate for the environment, using her voice to champion causes ranging from desertification and loss and damage to climate adaptation. She believes in the potential of the youth to effect profound change, a belief reflected in her extensive involvement with YOUNGO, the UNFCCC Official Youth Constituency, and her coordination of inclusivity efforts at COY16. A strategic advisor for the Global Adaptation Forum, a sustainability consultant for IKEA, and a dedicated participant in a number of international gatherings (COP27, Un Youth Climate Summit, UN Ocean Conference, etc.), Manal exemplifies the intersection of passion, expertise, and action in terms of climate activism. In addition to her activism, she is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Global Governance and Political Science at Duke University.
Through her diverse roles and boundless enthusiasm, she envisions a world where climate justice prevails, and the youth are not just heard but
actively shaping the narrative of our shared future.
Social Science Researcher and a Co-Founder, ClimatEducate Project
John Carl Tamboong Alonsagay is a social science researcher and a co-founder of the ClimatEducate Project, a climate education initiative of the Alpha Team Organization-ATO, Inc. – a Philippines-based youth non-profit organization. He is also a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) alum and a fellow of the EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2020 by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). He is an avid hiker and is passionate about climate change issues, blue carbon ecosystems, and development issues in the Global South.
Fintech Marketing Specialist, Lupiya, Zambia
Florence Jedidiah Mulenga is a dynamic individual with a multifaceted passion for Marketing, Environmental Sustainability, STEM Innovation, Health Care, and Youth Inclusion. Her diverse experiences and accomplishments reflect a commitment to driving positive change across various sectors.
One of Florence's notable achievements is her participation as a speaker at The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, where she shared insights on how STEM innovations can address the Triple Planetary Crisis: Climate Change, Pollution, and Biodiversity Loss (December 2023). This prestigious invitation by Emirates Nature-WWF underscores her expertise in environmental sustainability and STEM solutions.
Her impactful stint at the World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF), the world's largest conservation NGO, as the Conservation Administrative Support showcased her dedication to conservation efforts. In this role, she assisted the Chief Conservation Officer and played a key role in implementing the Youth Engagement Strategy, aiming to empower one million youths in conservation in Zambia by 2026 (February - December 2023).
As the Project Manager for The Zambian National STEM Foundation, Florence collaborated with influential organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme, First National Bank, and WWF. Her initiatives included designing the inaugural Girls in STEM against GBV Summit in Zambia and co-managing the 2nd All Africa STEM Awareness Conference in Botswana (June 2021 - November 2022).
Her impact on the international stage is evident in her invitation to speak at the Women in Engineering Conference in Johannesburg (South Africa) by ITC, highlighting her role in promoting STEM awareness among women and girls in Africa (November 2022).
In her volunteer capacity as Communications Assistant at When Females Lead, Florence initiated the 'Corporate Girls' Docu-Series, featuring success stories of women who have benefited from WFL scholarships. This project demonstrated her commitment to empowering young girls and promoting positive role models (June 2022 - January 2023).
Florence's academic prowess is evident in her Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from The University of Zambia, where she conceptualized an innovative anti-asthma body spray concept. Her seven awards, including recognition from the government of the Republic of Zambia, attest to her excellence and contributions to pharmaceutical care (2017 - 2022).
Her skill set spans Corporate Marketing & Branding, Project Management, Event Management, and Pharmaceutical Care. Florence channels her passion for STEM Innovation, Environmental Sustainability, Youth Inclusion, and Health Care into her coaching business, where she mentors individuals on Personal Branding, Public Speaking, and Marketing Strategies.
Complementing her impactful work, Florence runs a YouTube channel, providing a platform to share her insights, experiences, and expertise. In essence, Florence Jedidiah Mulenga is a catalyst for positive change, leveraging her diverse skill set and passion to make a lasting impact in the realms of marketing, sustainability, STEM, and youth empowerment.
Conservationist and UNEP Representative for SDG 6 (Water and Sanitation), India
Sneha Shahi is a conservationist and the UNEP Representative for SDG 6 (Water and Sanitation) from India, she has worked with an incredible team by her side to restore streams inhabited by crocodiles in Gujarat. She is currently pursuing her Doctoral Studies at ATREE under Dr. Shrinivas Badiger.
Her past work revolves around the idea of balancing science and action. Her work using STEM and Environment Education resulted in restoring Mugger crocodile habitats and rivers in the city in India. Her current PhD work focuses on co-evolution of rivers and societies, the work aims to unravel the complexity of relations between water, society, and the riverine ecosystem. Her work on restoration and community mobilisation through the mode of documentaries and short films has been highlighted on National Geographic and Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
Sneha's work has also been recognized with national and international awards such as Youth for Earth Award by Mobius Foundation and Young Reporters for Environment by Centre for Environment and Education (CEE) and the UNEP Plastic Tide Turners Champion.
Environmental Leadership and Awards Programme Manager, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful
Jenna is the Environmental Leadership and Awards Programme Manager for the 30 Under 30 Climate Change Makers Programme at Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful. She has a passion for people, places and environmental education having a background in conservation and sustainability working in Northern Ireland and Tenerife. Jenna has a Master’s in Sustainable Development and a BSc in Business Management from Queen’s University and is a Civics and Environmental Education Fellow with the North American Association for Environmental Education.
Founder, Global Shapers Las Palmas
Carlos Shanka is an award-winning sustainability enthusiast from the Canary Islands, Spain. From a young age, Carlos has been proactively involved in sustainability issues, and he unleashed his full potential at the University of Bristol, where he explored the interdimensional spheres of sustainability futures in greater depth and got involved in leadership roles, including the President of the Bristol University Sustainability Team and the Chair of the Sustainability Network.
In his three years as a student at the University of Bristol, representing c29 000 students, Carlos has explored the interdimensional spheres of sustainable development and forged strong working relationships with sustainability stakeholders. Building on his knowledge and growing his network has enabled him to make a significant impact, supporting with the ongoing development of the University’s sustainability policy and engaging peers in the issues around climate emergency. Prior to COP26, he launched the “Sustainability Champions” scheme to lead on embedding Education for Sustainable Development in the curriculum, a project that has been recruiting 15 students to work in a paid role in different Schools at the university for three years now. Conversely, his team successfully challenged the eight-figure endowment fund policy to divest from unethical investments and got awarded the Bristol SU’s Sustainability Award and Bristol Sustainable Futures Outstanding Award.
During his time at the UNDP Global Programme on Nature for Development, he worked on conducting research on nature-based solutions, co-designing high-level online courses for dozens of thousands of students and professionals from all around the world and launching campaigns to engage young people in nature. On an international level, he is part of several networks to champion sustainable futures, the Climate Reality Project as a Climate Leader, and the environmental-law charity Client Earth as a Co-Chair of the Next Generation Board. Passionate about climate diplomacy, he is growingly involved in UN Conferences such as COP26, SB56, COP27, SB58, or COP28, as well as representing his home country at the 16th and 17th UN Climate Change Conferences of Youth or co-organising the Local Conference of Youth Spain.
Currently, he is working on local youth environmental and social projects in the Canary Islands on the Global Shapers Las Palmas, a youth-in-sustainability hub he recently founded and taking part in environmental and climate negotiations. Named Student Sustainability Champion by the Green Gown Awards in 2022, the most prestigious award in the UK and Ireland within sustainability in the higher education sector and joined the 30 under 30 Class of 2023 of the North American Association for Environmental Education. According to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bristol, “Carlos is the very definition of a sustainability champion. He has achieved an outstanding amount in a short timeframe, especially the way he is upscaling his idea by more young people as leads in integrating sustainability into their disciplines.”
tudent & Environment and Climate Policy Advocate, University Of The West Indies
Student at University Of The West Indies, Environment and Climate Policy Advocate
(5m) Moderator Intro: The Water WEEC history
(15m) The most effective strategies to build aquatic literacy and promote communitywide water conservation activities (Citizen science projects, production media, digital media).
(15m) Assessment of the current status of water education, including the progress achieved during the WEEC. Case studies from Paola Iotti and Silvia Crema. All participants are welcome to share their projects and perspectives.
(15m) Discussion on the future challenges individuals face attempting to implement projects and possible solutions.
(10m) Exercise: production of an educational/outreach video.
PhD in Plankton Ecology at Sorbonne University | Assistant of scientific communications at Pianeta Azzurro | Founder, The Eco Odyssey
PhD in Plankton Ecology at Sorbonne University | Assistant of scientific communications at Pianeta Azzurro | Founder, The Eco Odyssey
Program Specialist Researcher - Sustainability Education/Global Health, Uppsala University, Sweden
Secretary General, The Club of Rome, Spain
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
Founder and Director, Centre for Environment Education (CEE), India
Chief Executive Officer, Foundation for Environmental Education, Denmark
Program Specialist Researcher - Sustainability Education/Global Health, Uppsala University, Sweden
Dr Shepherd Urenje is a Programme Specialist in Sustainability Education with the Centre for Research and Education on Learning for Sustainable Development and Global Health (SWEDESD) at Uppsala University, Sweden. Dr Shepherd Urenje has been supporting universities and government ministries in integrating sustainable development strategies into teacher education and university curriculum in order to implement quality and relevance in Higher Education in line with the global sustainable development goal 4. His current work supports teaching and learning within and among countries in Scandinavia, Africa and Asia.
Secretary General, The Club of Rome, Spain
Carlos Alvarez Pereira is a senior professional combining more than 30 years of experience in research and innovation, entrepreneurship, and business management, with a passion for complexity thinking and transdisciplinarity. He is keen on exploring the cultural transformation required to cross the threshold towards equitable human well-being within a healthy biosphere.
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
Judy Braus brings to her role as NAAEE Executive Director a wealth of experience in the environmental education profession, with a focus on conservation education, diversity and inclusion, and using the power of education to help create healthier communities that empower local communities, stakeholders, and individuals to help restore and protect the environment. She comes to NAAEE from the National Audubon Society, where she was the Senior Vice President of Education and Centers, overseeing an extensive nationwide network of nature centers and educators. Prior to that, she led the education programs at World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the U.S. Peace Corps, and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).
Founder and Director, Centre for Environment Education (CEE), India
Chief Executive Officer, Foundation for Environmental Education, Denmark
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development were formally adopted by world leaders in September 2015. The UN designates specific days, weeks, years, and decades to mark particular events or topics in order to promote through awareness and action, the objectives of the Organisation. To this end, the UN declared 2005–2014 as the ‘Decade of Education for Sustainable Development’ and 2021–2030 as ‘Decade of Ecosystem Restoration’.
This paper describes the ICE principles for Education for Sustainable Development that were developed as part of the activities for the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, and the proposed responses identified under the ‘Action Plan for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, 2021-2030’, and more specifically: ‘Restoration Challenge 6 – Education.
Chair | Advisor, Environmental Information, Science and Outreach Management, 12th WEEC Socio -Scientific Committee | Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Chair | Advisor, Environmental Information, Science and Outreach Management, 12th WEEC Socio -Scientific Committee | Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr Richard John O’Brien Perry, PhD, FIEMA joined EAD in 1999 (then called ERWDA) to set up what is now EQS. He drafted the original EIA regulations for Abu Dhabi and the first Environmental Strategy in 2000. He also established the Protected Areas function and managed the GIS unit. After a brief spell working as biodiversity manager in the Australian outback he returned to Abu Dhabi in 2006 to join ADNOC and then Masdar before returning to EAD in 2010 as Programme Manager for the Abu Dhabi Environment 2030 Vision. In 2012 he was appointed as Executive Director to establish the Environmental Science, Information and Outreach Management (EISOM) Sector and he now serves as an advisor.
Outdoor and Place-based Learning in the Decade of Ecosystem Restoration by Anita Saul
Towards Meaningful Engagment of Youth in SDGs Processes by Miki Fukuda
The African Manatee in Guinea: Protecting an endangered species through environmental education, capacity sharing and international networks by Lucy Keith-Diagne
Dean of the Faculty of Environment, Kasetsart University
Teacher and Environmental Coordinator, Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Bangladesh Islamia School, Abu Dhabi
Policy Researcher, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
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Dean of the Faculty of Environment, Kasetsart University
Teacher and Environmental Coordinator, Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Bangladesh Islamia School, Abu Dhabi
I am a teacher of English at the Higher Secondary level and also have been the coordinator for the Sustainable Schools Initiative programme of the school for the past 18 years. I have been an avid participant in all sustainable school initiatives connected to the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi and have taken my students on various field trips to natural ecosystems and also community outreach programmes highlihgting environmental sustainability. I have coordinated the school team which won several awards from the Environment Agency over the years and also the Zayed Future Energy Prize in 2013. I have integrated environmental education into my subject curriculum and have seen to it that it has been integrated across all disciplines.
Policy Researcher, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Ms. Fukuda has been a policy researcher at IGES since 2021.
Before joining the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, she worked as an English teacher at Sakado High School, a University of Tsukuba laboratory school. As a head teacher of the English Department, she contributed to the curriculum development of "International Society," a school-designated subject based on the SDGs concept. Also, she has experience in coordinating field studies in Southeast Asian countries.
Her current research topics include SDGs trends, ESD (Education for Sustainable Development), and multistakeholder engagement in international decision-making (e.g., G7/G20).
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*An interactive game that will be in the activity area until the 31st of January
Format: Game
Brief of the session: A youth-focused session aims to create an interactive space for myth-busting and sustainable knowledge generation among participants to engage youth actively, encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and the exploration of sustainable practices and concepts.
President, SDG Youth Council
President, SDG Youth Council
Shahd Alkaabi, an advocate for sustainable development , holds a master's degree in international development from the University of Edinburgh. With a rich background that includes impactful roles at UN OCHA, UN Women, and UN Habitat, Shahd has not only contributed to the global efforts of these organizations but has also engaged in fieldwork in Vietnam and Spain.
As President of the SDG Youth Council, Shahd has been at the forefront of initiatives across all 17 SDGs, emphasizing the integration of environmentalism into societal facets. The council, under her leadership, played a significant role in COP28, highlighting the intersection of sustainable development with various environmental, social, and economic issues. Currently serving as a consultant at EY, Shahd leverages her rich experience to guide clients towards achieving social and environmental sustainability goals. Her commitment, combining academic knowledge and diverse professional experiences, aims to drive positive change in local and global contexts, echoing her dedication to environmental conservation and sustainable living.
Incorporating Environmental Education in the United Arab Emirates: Addressing the Primary and Secondary School Curricula by Naeema Mohamed AlHosani
Preschool children’s self-reported sources of knowledge of environmental, social, and economic sustainability: An interview study by Farhana Borg
Educator Practices and Approaches for Environmental Awareness in Early Childhood Education in Abu Dhabi by Nusaibah Salem Al Ameri and Nahla Alsyed
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
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Associate Professor, Dalarna University
PhD Candidate in Educational Neuroscience, Emirates College for Advanced Education, Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit
PhD Candidate, Emirates Collage for Advanced Education - Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
Judy Braus brings to her role as NAAEE Executive Director a wealth of experience in the environmental education profession, with a focus on conservation education, diversity and inclusion, and using the power of education to help create healthier communities that empower local communities, stakeholders, and individuals to help restore and protect the environment. She comes to NAAEE from the National Audubon Society, where she was the Senior Vice President of Education and Centers, overseeing an extensive nationwide network of nature centers and educators. Prior to that, she led the education programs at World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the U.S. Peace Corps, and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).
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Associate Professor, Dalarna University
Dr. Farhana Borg is an Associate Professor at Dalarna University (DU), Sweden, and the Coordinator of DU’s Research Collegium for the Advancement of Sustainability (RECAST). She was the Head of the Early Childhood Education Collegium at DU from 2018 to 2020. Dr. Borg teaches and supervises students from different disciplines at various academic levels from early childhood teacher education programs to doctoral education programs. She has undertaken several research projects as Principal Investigator. Her research areas are children’s learning for sustainability, preschool teaching practices, education for sustainability in higher education, eco-certified preschools, and teachers’ and parents’ influence on children’s learning.
PhD Candidate in Educational Neuroscience, Emirates College for Advanced Education, Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit
Al Ameri's expertise is in training educators and caregivers caring for neurodiverse populations on assessing the skills of learners, learning in structured and non-structured environments, modifying instruction, designing interventions, and evaluating the progress and the effectiveness of implemented interventions. Concurrently, Al Ameri's research interest addresses social and non-social attention in typical and atypical development using cognitive neuroscience.
PhD Candidate, Emirates Collage for Advanced Education - Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit
AlSyed is a PhD candidate in the Educational Neuroscience program at Emirates College for Advanced Education. AlSyed’s expertise is in effective teaching methods in early childhood, and on designing age-appropriate learning opportunities in the community where learning is contextualized (e.g. Museums, heritage sites). AlSyed’s research interest is in the impact of music on writing and well-being among children using cognitive neuroscience.
Connecting Citizen Science Data with AI to Create Meaningful Outcomes Including Education, Communications and Community Outreach by David James Vaughan Wallace
Promises, Perils and Pitfalls of ‘alternative realities’ in EE Pedagogy: A provocative exploration by Lisa Ryan and Jo-Anne Fereira
Fostering Sustainability in Education Using ChatGPT by Mohanad Halaweh
Professor and the Head of Systems Laboratory, Central European University
CEO, NMD+
Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy, University of Southern Queensland
Dean (Learning and Teaching Futures), University of Southern Queensland
Professor, Al Ain University
Professor and the Head of Systems Laboratory, Central European University
CEO, NMD+
A true digital native with 30 years of experience, David has been obsessed with ensuring that Brands can connect effectively with their customers through digital channels, focusing on the financial services sector, including HSBC, FAB and ANZ.
David's passion for the customer experience led him to found HeathWallace, a specialist agency that helped Banks and other large Blue-Chip clients deliver customer-friendly digital service. He grew HeathWallace internationally.
In 2008, he sold HeathWallace to WPP.
He is now focused as a Citizen Scientist for the UK's rivers, using his experience to give the rivers a voice. He is bringing his expertise and knowledge to bear successfully connecting collected data with AI, education & communication.
Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy, University of Southern Queensland
Lisa Ryan is a Lecturer in the School of Education at University of Southern Queensland (USQ). She has been teaching and researching in environmental and sustainability education for over 20 years, across formal education, government and community-based contexts in Australia and internationally.
Dean (Learning and Teaching Futures), University of Southern Queensland
Jo-Anne Ferreira is Dean (Learning and Teaching Futures) at the University of Southern Queensland.
Professor, Al Ain University
Mohanad Halaweh is a Professor of Information Systems, and an experienced educator with over 19 years of teaching and research experience in universities in UAE, Kuwait, and UK. He holds a PhD degree in Information Systems (IS) from De Montfort University, UK. He is an active researcher and has published 50+ articles at international ranked journals and conferences (all appear in SCOPUS and/or ABDC ranking). He participated in many international conferences in IS field such as ICIS, PACIS and ACIS; a top-tier conferences in IS research (ranked A according to the ERA rating). Prof. Halaweh has received several research awards. He is an Affiliate member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Academy of Scientists in the UAE since 2021.
Format: Workshop (1h)
Brief of the session: A workshop on the key concepts and skills in planning and delivering effective presentations and public speeches. Each participant will give a short speech. Videoed with their own phones for review and refinement at a later date.
Director, Speaking 4 the Planet
Director, Speaking 4 the Planet
Phil’s forty years in education span the breadth of formal and non-formal education: schools, TAFE, community colleges, universities and a wide range of community settings. He has held leadership roles in schools, government agencies, a national professional association and local and international NGOs. He has worked overseas in education, training and evaluation. His experience includes advocacy and community campaigning at local, state and federal levels; education in a humanitarian environment (Nauru); sustainability leadership courses for young people; professional development for teachers and trainers; and conference facilitation. Phil currently teaches in two teacher-training programs at Western Sydney University, and he runs his own program for schools, Speaking 4 the Planet, which is an Arts-based approach to sustainability education.
Format: Interactive Presentation
Brief of the session: A thought-provoking and informative online climate series that delves into the urgent issue of climate change. This series aims to deepen our understanding of the causes and consequences of climate change while highlighting the importance of individual and collective action. To learn amazing facts about our local marine wildlife corals, turtles, dolphins, seagrass, dugongs, mangroves, flamingos, whale sharks, sea snakes and more! Understand how you can support the global movement to protect at least 30% of the world’s lands, waters, and ocean by 2030, get the opportunity to learn about impactful fieldwork aimed at safeguarding and protecting areas to help ensure a healthy ocean and climate, understand why and how we can protect our Oceans.
Conservation Outreach and Citizen Science, Emirates Nature WWF
Student, American University of Sharjah
Conservation Outreach and Citizen Science, Emirates Nature WWF
Arabella heads up the Conservation Outreach & Citizen Science team at Emirates Nature-WWF, the local environmental charity that works in association with WWF, the global conservation organization. A marine biologist with excellent people skills, Arabella is known for her work with Hawksbill turtles as well as the enthusiasm with which she leads some of UAE’s most exciting environmental outreach programmes. Her primary focus at Emirates Nature-WWF is on harnessing the power of community, to create transformative impact that leads to an optimistic future for our planet and society. To this end, she steers the development and implementation of a wide range of hands-on experiences, engaging digital activities, dialogue, field volunteering and citizen science initiatives. These include Emirates Nature-WWF’s civil society mobilization programme Leaders of Change, which uses experiential learning to equip and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to take action towards a net zero and nature positive future. As well as numerous citizen science initiatives which allow the general public to contribute to scientific research and conservation work. Arabella has also been instrumental in the development of the youth movement Connect with Nature which gives UAE youth access to learning and leadership opportunities, one-ofa- kind experiences, and thrilling adventures.
Arabella is no stranger to the Middle East; she grew up travelling the world, spending four years in Oman as a teenager. She studied marine biology at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and began her career on a remote island in the Maldives, educating isolated communities about biology, sustainability and marine conservation. She served as the first “Resident Marine Biologist” at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, before moving to Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi where she developed a host of activities and initiatives that helped further the
understanding, appreciation and protection of nature on Saadiyat Island. While in this role, Arabella volunteered as the co-chair of the Abu Dhabi Chapter of the Emirates Natural History Group. A vocal advocate for nature in the UAE, she has been featured in local and international media outlets including The National, Gulf News, BBC, Abu Dhabi world, Abu Dhabi Classic
FM, Dubai Eye and Etihad magazine. Her story was recently featured in “Dreamers: Where Land Meets Sea," an imaginative storybook published by the UAE Pavilion at Expo. In 2018, she was voted the winner of the Pride of Abu Dhabi Leadership Award. At work and beyond, Arabella can be found in nature, camping, hiking or snorkelling across the UAE.
Arabella heads up the Conservation Outreach & Citizen Science team at Emirates Nature-WWF, the local environmental charity that works in association with WWF, the global conservation organization. A marine biologist with excellent people skills, Arabella is known for her work with Hawksbill turtles as well as the enthusiasm with which she leads some of UAE’s most exciting environmental outreach programmes. Her primary focus at Emirates Nature-WWF is on harnessing the power of community, to create transformative impact that leads to an optimistic future for our planet and society. To this end, she steers the development and implementation of a wide range of hands-on experiences, engaging digital activities, dialogue, field volunteering and citizen science initiatives. These include Emirates Nature-WWF’s civil society mobilization programme Leaders of Change, which uses experiential learning to equip and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to take action towards a net zero and nature positive future. As well as numerous citizen science initiatives which allow the general public to contribute to scientific research and conservation work. Arabella has also been instrumental in the development of the youth movement Connect with Nature which gives UAE youth access to learning and leadership opportunities, one-ofa- kind experiences, and thrilling adventures.
Arabella is no stranger to the Middle East; she grew up travelling the world, spending four years in Oman as a teenager. She studied marine biology at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and began her career on a remote island in the Maldives, educating isolated communities about biology, sustainability and marine conservation. She served as the first “Resident Marine Biologist” at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, before moving to Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi where she developed a host of activities and initiatives that helped further the
understanding, appreciation and protection of nature on Saadiyat Island. While in this role, Arabella volunteered as the co-chair of the Abu Dhabi Chapter of the Emirates Natural History Group. A vocal advocate for nature in the UAE, she has been featured in local and international media outlets including The National, Gulf News, BBC, Abu Dhabi world, Abu Dhabi Classic
FM, Dubai Eye and Etihad magazine. Her story was recently featured in “Dreamers: Where Land Meets Sea," an imaginative storybook published by the UAE Pavilion at Expo. In 2018, she was voted the winner of the Pride of Abu Dhabi Leadership Award. At work and beyond, Arabella can be found in nature, camping, hiking or snorkelling across the UAE.
Student, American University of Sharjah
a Biology graduate from the American University of Sharjah currently pursuing a Master's in Environmental Science and Engineering, brings hands-on expertise in marine conservation, specifically focusing on Hawksbill sea turtles in the UAE.
Education to Empower Just Climate Change Action by Bora Simmons
Promoting Technological Innovation to Address Climate Change Impacts by Mohamed Dawoud
Zero emission agents: licence to act! A 3-step educational programme to help teachers talk about climate change and activate students. With a mission: to change the future, one class at a time by Margherita Porzio
, Independent Consultant in the field of Environment Education (EE)
Director, National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education, USA
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Project Manager, Istituto Oikos
, Independent Consultant in the field of Environment Education (EE)
Director, National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education, USA
Bora Simmons serves as the founding director of the National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education. The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) initiated the Project in 1993 to help educators develop and deliver effective environmental education programs. The Project has drawn on the insights of literally thousands of educators across the United States and around the world to craft guidelines for top-quality environmental education.
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Project Manager, Istituto Oikos
Margherita Porzio, an Italian Senior Project Manager and Communication Expert, possesses over a decade of experience in designing and managing national and international programs focused on biodiversity conservation and sustainability. With a university degree in Philosophy and a Master of Science in Global Governance, she combines her academic background with practical expertise to create impactful education and awareness initiatives.
Format: Ice Break Activities
As we inaugurate the Youth conference activities, we take a few minutes to welcome all YEEC attendees in the 4 languages of the Congress (Arabic, English, Spanish and French) and share an overview about the youth involvement at the congress, providing them the information needed on how they can participate, sharing their ideas and expertise.
Project Manager - Sustainable Campus Initiative, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Senior Manager, International Programs and EE 30 Under 30, North American Association for Environmental Education
Junior Executive Manager, Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection
Committee Member, Youth Environmental Education Conference
Committee Member, Youth Environmental Education Conference
Data Management and Results Monitoring & Reporting Officer, United Nations Resident Coordinator Office, UAE
Project Manager - Sustainable Campus Initiative, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
She first joined the EAD in 2018 as an Outreach Programme Co-ordinator, before promotion to Project Co-ordinator a year later. Since June 2020 she was promoted to Project Manager – Sustainable Campus initiative. With a strong passion for the environment and empowering the younger generation in working towards environmental sustainability, Aisha possesses excellent knowledge of environmental sustainability and is well versed in managing projects and planning programmes and events. As well as strong writing and communication skills, Aisha is a highly capable problem solver and adopts creative learning approaches to help EAD achieve maximum results.
Prior to joining the Agency, Aisha interned as an Environmental Scientist at URS Corporation, an AECOM Company before being appointed as Business Coordinator at Areed IT Services.
Aisha studied at Abu Dhabi University, completing a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, certification in Circular Economy and Sustainability strategies from Cambridge judge business school. Key projects that Aisha Managed is Baadr App.
Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Alba is a passionate social worker, entrepreneur, and inclusion advocate from Barcelona. During her more than 10 years of experience, Alba has promoted the inclusion of people of determination and people facing mental health challenges in Europe and in the UAE. Also, she provided guidance and training in mental and emotional wellbeing everywhere she put her foot on.
She believes that raising awareness and understanding about the importance of environment education will impact on communities’ wellbeing. EE is key for a healthy, respectful, tolerant, and inclusive community.
Senior Manager, International Programs and EE 30 Under 30, North American Association for Environmental Education
Nina Hamilton leads NAAEE's youth leadership initiatives and supports the Global Environmental Education Partnership's efforts to build capacity for EE across the globe. Before NAAEE, Nina worked on community-based conservation, land rights, gender equity, participatory research, and global network coordination in the U.S., Madagascar, and Gabon. Nina is particularly passionate about working across cultures to connect people with the resources they need to maximize their impact, while combining her interests in the environment, social equity, and youth engagement. Nina has a Master's in Environmental Management from Duke University and a Bachelor's in Biology from Kenyon College.
Junior Executive Manager, Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection
Ismail is a Junior Executive Manager at the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection. He oversees the administrative support, production of analytical documents, logistical and financial support for the Mohammed VI Prize for the Climate and Sustainable Development. He is also coordinator of the African Youth Climate Hub in charge of its conceptualization and implementation. Ismail is a former analyst at the Moroccan Center for Strategic Studies and the African Federation for Strategic Studies. Ismail holds an M.A. in International Studies and Diplomacy with a concentration in Peace and Conflict Studies from Al Akhawayn University.
The Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection’s main mission is to educate and raise awareness on the environment and how to protect it. Aligning with HRH Princess Lalla Hasnaa belief that forging environmental awareness of tomorrow’s generation is the most powerful lever for change, the foundation’s main target are young individuals. The Foundation very early on set up programs aimed at the youngest, today, it manages seven Education for Sustainable Development programs: Eco-Schools, Young Reporters for the Environment, Global Schools, African Green Universities and Youth Education Network, African Youth Climate Hub, Digital Inclusion, Educational Tools.
Committee Member, Youth Environmental Education Conference
My name is Abdulla AlHaddadi, and I am a student at Al Ittihad National Private School. I have had an interest in the environmental field for a long time. My enjoyment in this field mainly stems from my participation in my school's Eco Club. I fell in love with the environment and ways to prevent it ever since. I've always chosen to participate in environment-related campaigns and activities. Most recently, I have joined my school's campaign to reduce the number of plastic bottles going to waste as a representative. I'll be taking part in raising awareness and planning activities to further interest students to participate in the campaign. Moreover, I'm also a student ambassador for the International Fund for Houbara Conservation. I represented them at ADIHEX and had the opportunity to share my knowledge of the bird and its importance in our culture and in nature. I hope that my participation in YEES will be a great learning experience for me. I wish to further expand my knowledge and successfully represent my country at the international congress as an Emirati youth. I aspire to turn useless into useful, and harmful into helpful. Whether it's by my participation in events to teach or campaigns to help preserve parts of nature, I wish to create a long-lasting impact on the environment and those around me.
Committee Member, Youth Environmental Education Conference
My name is Fatema Al Remeithi, a 10th grader at Al Ittihad National Private School in Abu Dhabi. As an active member of the school's Environmental Club, I have gained a deeper understanding of environmental issues and the importance of taking appropriate action. I am passionate about promoting sustainable living practices and raising awareness of environmental issues. In July 2022, I participated in The National Ambassadors Program, where I joined 18 other girls for a two-week visit to Oxford City in the United Kingdom. We were assigned a challenging project to create a product that addressed three of the Sustainable Development Goals, and our group decided to focus on saving life underwater while incorporating renewable energy and recycled materials. Despite the tight deadline, we delivered an impressive project that showcased our creativity and critical thinking skills. Another achievement of mine is participating in the Murshed Youth Rangers Programme, where I spent two weeks in Al Wathba Reserve in Abu Dhabi, learning about the ecosystem and participating in activities such as bird watching, habitat mapping, and animal tracking. I was able to develop valuable skills, such as teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving, and earned the title of youth ranger. These experiences have provided me with an opportunity to grow, learn, and develop as an individual, while also making a positive impact on the environment. I believe that every individual has the power to create change, and I am committed to continuing to promote sustainable living practices and to inspire others to do the same. By working together, we can build a brighter and more sustainable future for ourselves and future generations.
Data Management and Results Monitoring & Reporting Officer, United Nations Resident Coordinator Office, UAE
Saif Awadh is the Data Management and Results Monitoring & Reporting Officer at the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in the UAE and covers the Youth and Climate Change portfolio for the office. He is one of the few Emirati international civil servants in the United Nations system and began his career as a Junior Professional Officer with the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in New York.
Format: Workshop (1hr)
Brief of the session: The Climate Fresk is a scientific and collaborative workshop, designed to educate about climate change. The objective is to connect 42 cards, highlighting the causes of consequences between them. The reasoning follows the scientific reports of the IPCC.
Student, Université Paris Saclay
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Student, Université Paris Saclay
My name is Diane de Savigny, and I am a French student eager to contribute a fairer and more sustainable world. I graduated 2023 with a Master’s degree in Engineering from Ecole Polytechnique (Paris), and I decided to complete my formation with Master of Economics applied to energy at Université Paris Saclay.
Passionate about science and logic, I followed an intensive training for two years after high school in the Classes Préparatoires. After that preparation, I took competitive entrance exams and joined the Ecole Polytechnique in Paris, one of the most prestigious Grandes Ecoles. During three years, I could continue developing my interest for science, and meanwhile got involved in lots of associative projects. As the treasurer of the Student Office, I was for example in charge of three employees and manages a 1 M€ budget. That was for sure a great experience !
Wishing to put my competences at the service of the general interest, I decided to continue my studies with a Master in Economics applied to Energy at University Paris Saclay, where I will graduate in 2024. This complete my scientific formation with finance and market analysis’ lessons. I will join the French Agency for Development in march 2024 for my end of studies internship, and I would like to pursue my career in the management of social or environmental projects.
Besides my studies, I enjoy playing tennis and was part of the tennis team at University. I also really enjoy being immersed in an environment I don’t know. I went in Germany in a host family for three months when I was in high school, and I spent five months in Barcelona in Spain during university. Each time, that was an occasion to learn the language, to discover the culture and to adapt. I really hope I will be able to travel in my future job.
The fifth of a family of eight children, I developed very early a liking for teaching. I used to help my younger siblings for their homework, and when I left home I gave lessons of mathematics, physics and informatics to high school and university students. Now, I teach French to migrants willing to start a new life in France, and I go to schools to lead workshops about climate change. I really want to convey all I was taught to those who haven’t been yet, especially about the environmental issue, which still is little-known for many. I think this Youth Environmental Education Conference is a great way to start!
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My name is Romane DEVAUX. I am a 25-years-old French woman, and I am very pleased to join you for this Youth Environmental Education Conference. I come from a family of aeronautical and aerospace engineers, with brilliant parents who value scientific knowledge and the lasting impact of education. As the climate crisis became more and more apparent, they played a fundamental role in my understanding of both the technical and behavioral challenges that we are facing.
I am currently completing a master’s degree in Economics for the Environment and Sustainable Development in Université Paris Saclay, through a double diploma program with my engineering school, Ecole Polytechnique. I had a distinctive journey in Higher Education. Although I am now graduating in economics, I entered the engineering world specializing in mathematics and physics. And before that, I did the first year of a bachelor in humanities ! I am
finding that this pluridisciplinary path is a strength both as an engineer and in environmental studies. It also fuels my curiosity about educational methods and subjects, and my appreciation for diversity and cultural differences.
I had the unique opportunity to teach and work with students as part of Ecole Polytechnique’s outreach programs. For six months, I served as a teaching assistant in a High School in the suburbs of Paris. It confirmed in me a definite taste for education, sharing knowledge and working on teaching material. As I pursue an higher education in environmental studies, I often come back to this experience when contemplating the challenges of environmental education.
My fellow classmate Diane and I will be joining the Youth Speaker Team as reporters. Our mission will be to witness and gather the thoughts, opinions and ideas that emerge in the Youth Environmental Education Conference, so that they can be reported and heard at the World Environmental Education Congress. I look forward to embracing this role, and I will try my best to be a sincere and trustworthy component in the channel of communication between the YEEC and the WEEC.
Format: Panel Discussion (1h)
Brief of the session: Group of youth talk about indigenous people’s role in the environmental education field. Discuss how Indigenous peoples’ contributions are essential in designing and implementing solutions to sustainability and ecosystem restoration issues, how EE communities learn from cultures and traditional practices and how values, indigenous knowledge, and culture can help connect people and create a better tomorrow, the connection of local wisdom and cultural practices with international agendas in the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Integration of indigenous knowledge systems into environmental education.
COP 28 UAE Youth Climate Delegate,
Climate Resilience Education on Nature Based Solution Expert,
Founder, Green Girls Platform
Fintech Marketing Specialist, Lupiya, Zambia
, YNCCC (Youth Negotiations on Climate Change Conventions)
Young Climate Advocate,
COP 28 UAE Youth Climate Delegate,
Climate Resilience Education on Nature Based Solution Expert,
Soumya Ranjan Biswal, an environmentalist from Odisha, India, is renowned for his work in climate resilience education, coastal biodiversity conservation, and combatting wildlife trafficking. He has received numerous awards and recognition for his efforts, including being listed in the Limca Book of Records for Marine Turtle Conservation and Ocean Pollution Awareness. Soumya actively engages with communities, providing environmental education and leading youth-led conservation initiatives. His dedication and leadership have made him a prominent figure in environmental activism in India.
Founder, Green Girls Platform
Joy Hayley Munthali is a youth activist and a passionate environmental educator. She is the founder and current executive director of Green Girls Platform, a female-led initiative that works to address the unique challenges that girls and women face due to Climate Change in Malawi. Green Girls Platform is also the Co-founder of the We Trust You(th), a global initiative that was set up to challenge and support youth-focused donors and NGOs to partner and fund young people more intentionally and equitably.
Joy is also an advisor for the Global Resilience Fund, a Youth Sounding Board Member for the European Union delegation in Malawi. She enjoys voluntary work and working with the youth especially girls and young women to ensure that their rights in relation to climate change are fully realized. This is what inspired her zeal to set up a platform for girls and young women to combat Climate Change in Malawi.
Fintech Marketing Specialist, Lupiya, Zambia
Florence Jedidiah Mulenga is a dynamic individual with a multifaceted passion for Marketing, Environmental Sustainability, STEM Innovation, Health Care, and Youth Inclusion. Her diverse experiences and accomplishments reflect a commitment to driving positive change across various sectors.
One of Florence's notable achievements is her participation as a speaker at The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, where she shared insights on how STEM innovations can address the Triple Planetary Crisis: Climate Change, Pollution, and Biodiversity Loss (December 2023). This prestigious invitation by Emirates Nature-WWF underscores her expertise in environmental sustainability and STEM solutions.
Her impactful stint at the World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF), the world's largest conservation NGO, as the Conservation Administrative Support showcased her dedication to conservation efforts. In this role, she assisted the Chief Conservation Officer and played a key role in implementing the Youth Engagement Strategy, aiming to empower one million youths in conservation in Zambia by 2026 (February - December 2023).
As the Project Manager for The Zambian National STEM Foundation, Florence collaborated with influential organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme, First National Bank, and WWF. Her initiatives included designing the inaugural Girls in STEM against GBV Summit in Zambia and co-managing the 2nd All Africa STEM Awareness Conference in Botswana (June 2021 - November 2022).
Her impact on the international stage is evident in her invitation to speak at the Women in Engineering Conference in Johannesburg (South Africa) by ITC, highlighting her role in promoting STEM awareness among women and girls in Africa (November 2022).
In her volunteer capacity as Communications Assistant at When Females Lead, Florence initiated the 'Corporate Girls' Docu-Series, featuring success stories of women who have benefited from WFL scholarships. This project demonstrated her commitment to empowering young girls and promoting positive role models (June 2022 - January 2023).
Florence's academic prowess is evident in her Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from The University of Zambia, where she conceptualized an innovative anti-asthma body spray concept. Her seven awards, including recognition from the government of the Republic of Zambia, attest to her excellence and contributions to pharmaceutical care (2017 - 2022).
Her skill set spans Corporate Marketing & Branding, Project Management, Event Management, and Pharmaceutical Care. Florence channels her passion for STEM Innovation, Environmental Sustainability, Youth Inclusion, and Health Care into her coaching business, where she mentors individuals on Personal Branding, Public Speaking, and Marketing Strategies.
Complementing her impactful work, Florence runs a YouTube channel, providing a platform to share her insights, experiences, and expertise. In essence, Florence Jedidiah Mulenga is a catalyst for positive change, leveraging her diverse skill set and passion to make a lasting impact in the realms of marketing, sustainability, STEM, and youth empowerment.
, YNCCC (Youth Negotiations on Climate Change Conventions)
A 25-year-old graduate of Addis Ababa. For the past 3 years, he has been leading YNCCC (Youth Negotiations on Climate Change Conventions), a youth group based at Addis Ababa University. Partnering with indigenous communities, I strive to empower them as citizen scientists. We collaborate on gathering vital weather and climate data while enriching their knowledge through data science education.
Also, I'm honoured to be part of a remarkable project supporting the Toda people, an indigenous tribe of only 1,200 members. Steeped in rich ecological knowledge, the Today's face challenges navigating the complexities of modern environmental issues. To bridge this gap, I'm collaborating with them to develop immersive environmental education programs.
Young Climate Advocate,
Alinaitwe Jotham is a remarkable Young Climate Advocate and journalism, media, and public relations practitioner.
Jotham serves as the youngest Youth Prime Minister for the 6th National Youth Parliament, where he actively contributes to public leadership, Climate Advocacy and represents the voices of the youth. Recently he has been selected for the prestigious East Africa Public Leadership Academy Fellowship with FutureElect, An award Winner with European Union in Uganda for Frontline youth in fighting Climate change in 2022.
Jotham's passion for climate activism is truly inspiring. He firmly believes that collective action is crucial in addressing the pressing issue of climate change and safeguarding the planet for future generations. As the Founder of Green Villages initiatives, he has dedicated himself to empowering local communities through climate education, fostering awareness and understanding of environmental issues.
He is also an active member of two prominent organizations, Fridays for Future and Youth Go Green Uganda. His dedication to these causes has led him to sit on various advisory boards, including the Climate Inclusion Network in Uganda, where he contributes his knowledge and expertise to shape effective policies.
Format: Panel Discussion (30min) and Interactive activity (30min)
Brief of the session: 30-min panel discussion on what climate anxiety is and how we can address it within the environmental education programs. Addressing climate anxiety and understanding the psychology behind it.
Psychologist, Researcher, and Past Professor,
Community Impact Manager, The Climate Tribe
Psychologist, Researcher, and Past Professor,
Registered Psychologist (Canada), Researcher and past Professor with 20 years of experience in counselling, mental health, education, and primary healthcare. She has lived in the UAE for 18 years doing organizational and educational consulting, as well as teaching and research in the field of happiness and wellbeing. Her expertise is in positive psychology and the empirical strategies used to attain greater subjective wellbeing; this has been the core of her expertise for more than 15 years.
Community Impact Manager, The Climate Tribe
Noor Awad is an environmental enthusiast with a passion for for education, exploration and environment. With over 8+ years experience, she specializes in impactful climate events and educational workshops in the MENA region. She uses her project and events management background to engage communities and enable change. She is currently the Community Impact Manager at The Climate Tribe.
Format: Presentation
Secretary General, The Club of Rome, Spain
Secretary General, The Club of Rome, Spain
Carlos Alvarez Pereira is a senior professional combining more than 30 years of experience in research and innovation, entrepreneurship, and business management, with a passion for complexity thinking and transdisciplinarity. He is keen on exploring the cultural transformation required to cross the threshold towards equitable human well-being within a healthy biosphere.
Format: Workshop
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Emirati diplomat, who has worked on multiple assignments, including supervisory roles, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Her latest project involves assisting the UAE in its efforts to host COP28.
Previously, Sara spent nearly a year in a company dealing with aerial, hydrographic, and land surveying, and completed four months of practical training at Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company.
Sara graduated from the United Arab Emirates University with a major in GIS and Remote Sensing and a minor in Leadership and Communication. She also holds a diploma from the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy.
Format: Global Café
Brief of the session: https://theworldcafe.com/key-concepts-resources/world-cafe-method/
Objectives: the sessions aim to bring together youth to discuss on the given topic. Also to raise awareness, foster understanding, and inspire action towards addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainability.
o Table 1: Nature & biodiversity: Reham Zia
o Table 2: Air Quality: Oriol Teixido Escote
o Table 3: Climate Change: Mogesh Sabapathy
o Table 4: Environmental Education: Arpan Singh
Student Services Coordinator,
Environmental Activist and Social Media Content Creator,
Youth Climate Advocate and Co-founder, ClimX
Youth Officer, United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP India Office
Student Services Coordinator,
A dynamic professional currently serving as a Student Services Coordinator with a unique twist—her passion lies in environmental conservation and mangrove restoration.
Environmental Activist and Social Media Content Creator,
Sara Constantino is a young environmental activist and social media content creator from Colombia, advocating for a sustainable present and restorative future. She grew up with parents working in conservation in one of the most biodiverse countries in the world and nature was always at the center of every decision made at home. She studied industrial design engineering and uses communication and marketing skills to help bring attention to the multiple crises we phase and solutions to adapt in a changing world. She talks about the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, food systems and pollution.
She works with indigenous communities in their empowerment through solar power as a tool for equity around education, health, food and water security, telecommunications and conservation with Givepower foundation. Also within a growing digital community on sustainable actions and solutions around diet, consumption and waste and was ranked 50th in the top 100 best content creators of Colombia in 2023.
Environmental education is a very big part of what she does as the goal with social media is to reach and educate different people. She uses social media as a tool for transformation, making ideas and information more accessible.
Youth Climate Advocate and Co-founder, ClimX
Mogesh Sababathy, a Malaysian youth climate advocate, co-founder of ClimX, and a Ph.D. student propels environmental awareness among the young generation. Mogesh actively engages with young people both locally and internationally, empowering them to become environmental leaders. Mogesh also serves as one of the members of the National Consultative Panel to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability of Malaysia. His dedication to shaping national policies including contributing as a reviewer of WWF Malaysia's ESG Strategy and National Mineral Policy to align youth perspectives with national strategies underscores his commitment to fostering a climate-conscious society. As an active writer and speaker who actively engages with the media on sustainability issues, he focuses on the pivotal role of youth in tackling the climate crisis, youth empowerment, and inclusion and inclusivity. With a history of impactful community projects reaching over 10,000 individuals across 15 countries also as the Founder of Project Ocean Hope, he championed ocean advocacy during his undergraduate years studying Marine Biology. Mogesh's global engagements and involvement in high-level UN events including the Stockholm+50 International Meeting, United Nations General Assembly, 27th and 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt and Dubai, respectively have established him as a compelling youth voice advocating for evidence-based climate solutions. Mogesh’s dedication has earned him prestigious accolades, including the Diana Award, Jane Goodall's Roots and Shoots Malaysia Award, and the ASEAN-India Youth Award. He currently collaborates with UNICEF Malaysia as a Youth Climate Champions Consultant and a Working Group Member in the development of the National Planetary Health Action Plan by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia and remains committed to fostering inclusive climate action, emphasizing collaboration between youth and government.
Youth Officer, United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP India Office
Ms Arpan Singh is a Youth Officer, at the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP India Office. She works in the Tide Turner Plastic Challenge - a UNEP-led initiative to foster youth leadership and commitment towards combating the burgeoning plastic menace. The challenge aims to raise awareness, educate and alter behaviour norms around the usage of single-use plastic by building youth action.
Before joining UNEP, she worked for Cognita Schools Worldwide as the head of inclusion, at Bangkok.
Arpan has a master's degree in clinical psychology from Ambedkar University Delhi. Arpan has been working in the field of applied behaviour analysis, education, special education, and psychodynamic therapy across national and international setting consulting in organizations such as VIMHANS, St Louis Hospital Bangkok. She also has a keen interest in volunteerism and has coached Thai Nak Su rugby teams Rajavithi girls' home
Format: Workshop
Brief of the session: Sorting Activity (Teams competition). Participants will be introduced to recycling practices in the UAE as an introduction to good waste and other waste streams. Participants will compete in sorting waste into recyclable and non-recyclable items while understanding the basics of recycling & sorting correctly in the UAE. Each player will pick one waste item from 25 items from the box, examine and select the right bin it goes into. They need to then find the ball that represents the waste item and try to score. If it ends up in the right bin, team wins a point.
Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
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Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Alba is a passionate social worker, entrepreneur, and inclusion advocate from Barcelona. During her more than 10 years of experience, Alba has promoted the inclusion of people of determination and people facing mental health challenges in Europe and in the UAE. Also, she provided guidance and training in mental and emotional wellbeing everywhere she put her foot on.
She believes that raising awareness and understanding about the importance of environment education will impact on communities’ wellbeing. EE is key for a healthy, respectful, tolerant, and inclusive community.
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Format: Workshop (45min)
Brief of the session: In small groups we will work on how to create an environmental education project from scratch with a creative design mindset. Always focusing on the issues and collaborative, collective and inclusive thinking.
Secretary General, The Club of Rome, Spain
Youth Coordinator, Ashoka South Cone
Secretary General, The Club of Rome, Spain
Carlos Alvarez Pereira is a senior professional combining more than 30 years of experience in research and innovation, entrepreneurship, and business management, with a passion for complexity thinking and transdisciplinarity. He is keen on exploring the cultural transformation required to cross the threshold towards equitable human well-being within a healthy biosphere.
Youth Coordinator, Ashoka South Cone
I have to bachelor degrees, one in Journalism and another in Communication and I did my thesis about how brands in Argentina communicate about sustainability.
I’m the Child and Youth Coordinator in Ashoka South Cone, a global ngo that supports innovative social entreperneurs, where I lead all the programs targeted to empower and train young changemakers. Also I’m the Co-founder of Consciente Colectivo, a socioenvironmental youth organization that works for a more just and sustainable Argentina by doing advocacy, education and communication. Particularly I lead all our Environmental Education programs such as the Environmental Leaders Training where we teach young people how to create impact projects for their communities. In 2023 I was selected by the North American Association for Environmental Education as one of the 30 under 30 years environmental educators of the year.
I have given many workshops and conferences throughout the years, this year for example:
Altaura Farm is located in the Po Valley, where plant biodiversity is, almost everywhere,1, during the production cycle and,0, after harvesting. Since 1998,9ha have been left free to restore the local ecosystem, the lowland forest, where now more than 600 species of plants grow and nature offers beauty, uses and utilities. It is a sort of GeniusLoci, of social capital, around which the local community can identify. The goal of our program is that, through outdoor farm activities, people can have a real chance to see what the loss would be. Among people who share these experiences, solid bonds and motivations are born to promote, as personal belief, protection of environment for a sustainable future. Our first goal is to capture personal interest through direct experience with Nature which we then scientifically analyze and connect with ethnobotany, climate change and art. For a few hours of outdoor EE we find stratagems to shorten the distance between students and nature: a mosquito-net house allows students to observe, closely, the life of bees. For longer periods, we involve students in games, science, foraging, cosmesis, art and poetry, and amusing activities that must contain the environment as the fundamental element.
Owner, Altaura Farm
Owner, Altaura Farm
Maria Dalla Francesca graduated in Nuclear Physics and since 1998 has managed her family’s farm, a profession she is passionate about, and which she practices with respect for the environment, of biodiversity and eco-compatibility. She has been co-responsible for the organization and planning of visits to the public and events, and creator and head of the educational activity, at the Castle of Catajo, as a co-owner until 2016, and Director, Treasurer and in charge of teaching at the Association for the Venetian Villas.
Conservation at the center of education: how whale and dolphin research can drive communities to be more sustainable by Ada Natoli
Native Mangrove microbiota promotes Spinacia oleracea (Spinach) growth in marginal environments by Munawwar Ali Khan
Examining the Dynamics of Land Use Changes and their Impacts on Local Livelihoods: A Causal Loops Analysis by Leonard Itayi Chirenje
PhD Candidate, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
Professor, Zayed University Dubai campus
PhD Candidate, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University
Lwanda Maqwelane is a PhD candidate at Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University. Her research interests are geared towards the co-development of policy interventions aimed at just economic transitions for emerging black farmers into sustainable commercial value chains in the Southern Africa region. Maqwelane serves as a Research Assist to the SARChI Chair of Global Change and Social Learning Systems; Climate Change Education and Monitoring and Evaluation and serves as a research associate to Polisee Space a Pan African policy think tank. In addition to her academic work Maqwelane is also an aspiring political analyst that writes for national media outlets on socio-economic and political issues faced in society.
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
Ada Natoli is an assistant professor at Zayed University, UAE, and the founder and director of the UAE Dolphin Project Initiative aimed to gather scientific information on the cetacean population in UAE and the Gulf to support the formulation of conservation measures for their protection. She uses a multidisciplinary approach (citizen sciences, boat-based surveys, acoustic surveys, stranding, diet analysis, and genetics) to maximise the understanding of these species in UAE. Ada is a member of the IUCN Cetacean Specialist List, and of the Cetacean Specialist Group Red List Authority. She is also member of the Committee of Scientific Advisor, Society of Marine Mammalogy, and long term participant at the International Whaling Commission.
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
Dr. Leonard Chirenje is an Assistant Professor in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Zayed University. He has a PhD in Sustainability Science and 12 years of university teaching experience. He has published several impactful articles and is dedicated to educating future sustainability leaders. Dr. Chirenje has made significant contributions to sustainable rural livelihoods, ESG strategies, and climate change policy. Beyond academia, Dr. Chirenje collaborates with government agencies and industry partners to advance practical sustainability initiatives and shape climate change policies. His has vast experience of working in developing countries, where he provides policy recommendations to address unique sustainability challenges.
Professor, Zayed University Dubai campus
Prof. Munawwar Ali Khan is an Environmental Science and Sustainability Professor in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at Zayed University (ZU), Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He received PhD in 2001 in Environmental Engineering from the University of Tokyo, Japan. His teaching and research focus on environmental sciences, sustainability, and applied environmental microbiology. At present, he is involved in research projects entitled “Developing effective microbial inoculants for improving urban agroecosystem productivity in the UAE” and the UAEU/ZU Joint Research project on “The impact of newly planted mangrove forest on the ecosystem carbon balance and microbial communities (MicroManC).
Activist Pedagogies in Higher Education: Educating Change Makers for Ecological Sustainability and Social Justice by Jeremy Williams
Innovative strategies to take Environmental Education to rural communities in Colombia by Sara Ines lara
Carbon Literacy in the Middle East: Bridging the Gap by David May
Professor and Postdoctoral Researcher, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul
Senior Instructor, Zayed University
Professor of Practice, Zayed University
Executive Director, Fundacion ProAves, Founder & President at Women For Conservation
Professor and Postdoctoral Researcher, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul
Professor and postdoctoral researcher at the Postgraduate Program in Science Teaching at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul. He is the manager of the coordination of Policies for Elementary Education of the State Department of Education of Mato Grosso do Sul and President of the State Commission for Environmental Education of Mato Grosso do Sul.
Senior Instructor, Zayed University
David has worked in Higher Education, teaching communication, general education and sustainability courses for more than 20 years. He is particularly interested in Sustainable Finance and Carbon Literacy. A long-term resident of the UAE ,he with this family in Sharjah.
Professor of Practice, Zayed University
An ecological economist with more than 30 years of experience in higher education, Professor Jeremy Williams has broad international exposure having lived and worked in the UK, Australia, Singapore, France, India, and UAE. He has held senior executive-level positions in both university and corporate sectors and is noted for his scholarship in education futures. Jeremy is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), an Apple Teacher, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator. He also serves on the UN PRME Middle East Steering Committee, and is also a member of the global PRME (i5) Expert Pedagogy Group (ExPeG).
Executive Director, Fundacion ProAves, Founder & President at Women For Conservation
Sara Ines Lara is a passionate conservationist, feminist, and environmental activist of indigenous ancestry, born in the Andean mountains of Cauca, Colombia. She originally obtained a degree in Civil Engineering, but opted for conservation in a response to her analysis of the world's need for positive change and gender equality. She has two decades of conservation experience, working closely with international organizations, communities, and governments. In 2004, Sara combined her love of nature with her drive to empower women and established the organization Women for Conservation of which she is currently President. Sara is a founding member and Executive Director of Fundación ProAves.
Semantics and isomorphism. Business Education and Sustainable Development in Chile by Esteban Andrés Gómez Sotta
5S of Sustainability : Application of Whole School Approach of Sustainability to GSF Schools by Smita Warnekar
Climate change education in Latin America: the ALEC project, a large-scale initiative for primary and secondary schools by David Wilgenbus
, Moises Bertoni Foundation
Academic Researcher, 1) Centro de Economía y Negocios Sostenibles, Facultad de Economía y Negocios. Universidad Finis Terrae. 2) Department of Education, Faculty of Educational and Societal Sciences. Universität Vechta.
Sustainability Officer, Global Schools Foundation
Executive Director, Office for Climate Education
, Moises Bertoni Foundation
Academic Researcher, 1) Centro de Economía y Negocios Sostenibles, Facultad de Economía y Negocios. Universidad Finis Terrae. 2) Department of Education, Faculty of Educational and Societal Sciences. Universität Vechta.
Esteban Gómez Sotta
Doctoral Student (PhD.) in Educational Sciences. Department of Education, Faculty of Educational and Societal Sciences. Universität Vechta, Germany.
Academic Researcher at the Center for Sustainable Economics and Business, Faculty of Economics and Business. Universidad Finis Terrae, Chile.
Graduate:
• MSc. in Communications Management
• MSc. in International Strategic Communications
• MSc. in Audience and Public Opinion Studies
• MSc. in Applied Systemic Analysis of Society
• Dipl. in Social Systems Theory Applied to Sociocultural Complexity
• Dipl. in Educational Leadership
• Psychologist
Sustainability Officer, Global Schools Foundation
Smita Warnekar, Sustainability Officer, Global Schools Foundation
Responsible for creating and managing Sustainability framework across all GSF campuses and work towards carbon neutrality for campuses in addition to developing / publishing Annual Suitability Report for the group.
Master of Science from The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) School of Advanced studies in New Delhi in Natural resources management. Passionate about environment and biodiversity conservation with experience in managing ecology related projects in India and research work on geospatial applications for wildlife conservation and environmental research.
Executive Director, Office for Climate Education
David Wilgenbus, born 1975, is an expert in the field of Climate change education, with 20+
years of experience in curriculum design and teachers’ professional development. He works
as Executive Director of the Office for Climate Education (OCE), a center under the auspices of
UNESCO and an Observer within the IPCC, based in Paris, France (www.oce.global).
The OCE aims at supporting education systems worldwide in the implementation of quality
climate change education in primary and secondary schools, by providing educational
resources based on IPCC reports, teachers’ professional development, communities of
practices, research and evaluation, and by implementing national or regional pilot projects in
coordination with local partners.
Fostering Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship: A Study on Environmental Education in UAE Higher Education Institutions by Heba Aboukhousa
How to develop and deliver tailored educational content to initiate a sustainability habit-change journey? by Huda Masalmeh
Nurturing Youth Leadership in Green Transition by Katre Olmez
Entrepreneur, Economist, and Author, Switzerland
Deputy Vice Chancellor, Ndejje University
Assistant Professor, Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities
Chief Operating Officer, Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens
Entrepreneur, Economist, and Author, Switzerland
Gunter Pauli was born in Antwerp, Belgium in March 1956. In 1979, he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Loyola University (now the University of Antwerp) in Belgium and received his master’s degree in business administration from INSEAD in 1982 in Fontainebleau, France, on a Rotary International Foundation scholarship. During his studies, he worked at a variety of jobs to “support his family, his education, and to save money, which allowed him to travel extensively during the summer vacations.” In 1978, he was elected national president of the student union AIESEC.
Deputy Vice Chancellor, Ndejje University
Frederick Kakembo, holds a PhD in Community Education and Training of the University of Pretoria, South Africa; Master of Education (Curriculum and Educational Media) of Makerere University (Uganda). He is Deputy Vice Chancellor of Ndejje University (2014-todate). Member of the advisory Committee of Regional Group of Technology Without Boarders (Germany-based). He designed and developed programs (institution-based and community-based) related to education for sustainable development and also projects that develop resource recovery and reuse, green skilling, and waste-to-wealth entrepreneurship in Uganda. He has widely published in peer-reviewed journals on sustainability topics and presented papers in international conferences.
Assistant Professor, Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities
Dr. Heba AbouKhousa, PhD in BioOrganic Chemistry, is an accomplished educator with 10+ years of experience. As an Assistant Professor at MBZUH, UOWD, and Ajman University, she focuses on environmental education, creating personalized learning experiences. Awarded for teaching excellence, she actively promotes sustainability and waste management as a member of the Awareness and Education Team - Emirates Council for Environmental and Municipal Action.
Chief Operating Officer, Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens
Format: Interactive Panel Discussion
Brief of the session: Group of Elite youth who speak about their experience on Environmental education and how it helped shape their business idea. To showcase and highlight the connection between environmental education and entrepreneurship, inspiring other youth and demonstrating the potential for sustainable business innovation. Youth attendees will have the chance to engage with the elite speakers, asking questions, seeking advice, and learning from their experiences.
Coordinator of the EMPACT Acceleration Program, Enactus Morocco
Youth Coordinator, Ashoka South Cone
Climate Resilience Education on Nature Based Solution Expert,
Owner, Ygnd El Ras
Youth Climate Advocate and Co-founder, ClimX
Coordinator of the EMPACT Acceleration Program, Enactus Morocco
Coordinator of the EMPACT Acceleration Program with Enactus Morocco. a dedicated advocate for sustainable entrepreneurship and positive change, transitioned from pursuing an engineering career to embracing social impact. Co-founding the educational social business Educall in 2015, he remains committed to improving education in Morocco and beyond.
Youth Coordinator, Ashoka South Cone
I have to bachelor degrees, one in Journalism and another in Communication and I did my thesis about how brands in Argentina communicate about sustainability.
I’m the Child and Youth Coordinator in Ashoka South Cone, a global ngo that supports innovative social entreperneurs, where I lead all the programs targeted to empower and train young changemakers. Also I’m the Co-founder of Consciente Colectivo, a socioenvironmental youth organization that works for a more just and sustainable Argentina by doing advocacy, education and communication. Particularly I lead all our Environmental Education programs such as the Environmental Leaders Training where we teach young people how to create impact projects for their communities. In 2023 I was selected by the North American Association for Environmental Education as one of the 30 under 30 years environmental educators of the year.
I have given many workshops and conferences throughout the years, this year for example:
Climate Resilience Education on Nature Based Solution Expert,
Soumya Ranjan Biswal, an environmentalist from Odisha, India, is renowned for his work in climate resilience education, coastal biodiversity conservation, and combatting wildlife trafficking. He has received numerous awards and recognition for his efforts, including being listed in the Limca Book of Records for Marine Turtle Conservation and Ocean Pollution Awareness. Soumya actively engages with communities, providing environmental education and leading youth-led conservation initiatives. His dedication and leadership have made him a prominent figure in environmental activism in India.
Owner, Ygnd El Ras
Fatma Ahmad Al-Moosawi is holding a master’s degree in engineering project management from Abu Dhabi University & Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability from Zayed University.
Currently she works as an entrepreneur and the business owner of the first Emirati Eco-friendly tea brand “ Ygnd El Ras” in addition she is and environmentalist . Fatma is a passionate person about tea and environment she inherited the love of tea from her grandfather and father who started with hobby of blending varies kinds and flavors of tea from around the globe since 1962. This hobby was transferred throughout the generations until the Founder Fatma decided to consider this hobby as a Legacy and created the First Emirati Tea Brand in 2017 under the name of ( Ygnd El-Ras ) which is an Emirati saying that means Mood-sitte. Tea was not an only a hot beverage to Fatma it was a passion and legacy that she worked very hard in preserving the legacy into a Trademark that assists as an Eco-Friendly business where she has combined her passion in tea and environment in series of projects that serves the environment and in the same time to recycle the tea wastes.
Youth Climate Advocate and Co-founder, ClimX
Mogesh Sababathy, a Malaysian youth climate advocate, co-founder of ClimX, and a Ph.D. student propels environmental awareness among the young generation. Mogesh actively engages with young people both locally and internationally, empowering them to become environmental leaders. Mogesh also serves as one of the members of the National Consultative Panel to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability of Malaysia. His dedication to shaping national policies including contributing as a reviewer of WWF Malaysia's ESG Strategy and National Mineral Policy to align youth perspectives with national strategies underscores his commitment to fostering a climate-conscious society. As an active writer and speaker who actively engages with the media on sustainability issues, he focuses on the pivotal role of youth in tackling the climate crisis, youth empowerment, and inclusion and inclusivity. With a history of impactful community projects reaching over 10,000 individuals across 15 countries also as the Founder of Project Ocean Hope, he championed ocean advocacy during his undergraduate years studying Marine Biology. Mogesh's global engagements and involvement in high-level UN events including the Stockholm+50 International Meeting, United Nations General Assembly, 27th and 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt and Dubai, respectively have established him as a compelling youth voice advocating for evidence-based climate solutions. Mogesh’s dedication has earned him prestigious accolades, including the Diana Award, Jane Goodall's Roots and Shoots Malaysia Award, and the ASEAN-India Youth Award. He currently collaborates with UNICEF Malaysia as a Youth Climate Champions Consultant and a Working Group Member in the development of the National Planetary Health Action Plan by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia and remains committed to fostering inclusive climate action, emphasizing collaboration between youth and government.
Environmental Responsibility in Architectural Education: Tackling the Planetary Crisis by Nadia Mounajjed
Citizen Science for Clean Air: Inspiring Action to Improve Air Quality through Hands-on Education by Oriol Teixido and Susannah Telfer
Biodiversity as a pathway to environmental citizenship by Silvia Sivini and Annamaria Vitale
Professor of Sociology of the Territory and the Environment, Dean of Human and Social Science Faculty, Kore University Enna – Italy
Associate Professor of Architecture, Abu Dhabi University
Associate Director - Air Quality and Climate Change, Ricardo
Senior Consultant, Ricardo plc
Associate Professor, University of Calabria
Associate Professor, University of Calabria
Professor of Sociology of the Territory and the Environment, Dean of Human and Social Science Faculty, Kore University Enna – Italy
Professor of Sociology of the Territory and the Environment, Dean of Human and Social Science faculty – Kore University Enna – Italy.
President of the National Committee for Education to Sustainability - Agenda 2030, instituted by the Italian UNESCO National association.
He taught at the University of Palermo and IULM Milan (Italy). He coordinated the Environment and Lifestyles Research Doctorate of the Kore University Enna (Italy)
Member of several scientific committees and institutions on environmental assessments.
Areas of scientific interest: Urban and environmental sociology, Politics, Ecology, Economics.
Associate Professor of Architecture, Abu Dhabi University
Dr. Nadia Mounajjed is an associate professor of architecture and environmental design at Abu Dhabi University. She holds a Ph.D. from Sheffield University and a Master from the University College London. She has more than 15 years of academic experience. She is also a LEED Green Associate, a Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and an International Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects. Dr. Mounajjed's research explores the relationship between the body, space, and participation in architecture. She focuses on human-centered design and defines the sociocultural context in which people interact with the built environment. Her research is published in a number of books, monographs and journals.
Associate Director - Air Quality and Climate Change, Ricardo
Oriol has an extensive professional experience across diverse settings, such as monitoring, strategy, research, and policy, in both the private and public sectors. During his more than 17 years’ experience in the environmental field, Oriol has acquired a strong expertise and motivation in implementing research to promote science-based policy and effective decision-making. Oriol has a robust technical education and ongoing training and development. He is highly skilled at managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, consistently delivering successful outcomes.
Senior Consultant, Ricardo plc
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Associate Professor, University of Calabria
Silvia Sivini is associate professor of sociology of territory and environment at the Department of Political and Social Sciences of Calabria University (UNICAL) in Italy. Her main research area is rural sociology. She focuses in her research and publications on rural development, rural regeneration, rural tourism, rural-urban relationships, short food chains. She has recently engaged in work on rural regeneration and has investigated regeneration in the context of rural newcomers, farm successors and new entrants into farming. She is currently the scientific coordinator of the UNICAL team in the Horizon Europe Project:FLIARA- Female Led Innovation in Rural Areas and Agriculture (https://fliara.eu)
Associate Professor, University of Calabria
Annamaria Vitale is professor of sociology of territory and environment, she teaches sociology of development at the Department of Political and Social Sciences of Calabria University (UNICAL) in Italy; she is member of the UNICAL’s “Centre for Rural Development Studies”. Her research interests focus on development theories and international cooperation, with reference to rural development and migration on world scale. Currents research projects are focussing on the renewal of rural areas and the role of women in agriculture. She is member of UNICAL team in the Horizon Europe Project: Fliara- Female Led Innovation in Rural Areas and Agriculture (https://fliara.eu) , co-leading WP3 “ Women-led Innovations in Farming and Rural Areas”
Chief Executive Officer, The Earth Foundation
Chief Executive Officer, The Earth Foundation
Angela McCarthy was instrumental in the establishment of The Earth Foundation in 2020. Since then she has driven the creation and launch of the Foundation’s first initiative, The Earth Prize, by attracting an outstanding office staff, an Adjudicating Panel of renowned experts, a global group of 70 student Mentors, several high profile goodwill Ambassadors, and teams of students from over 2000 schools in 153 countries and territories who have taken part in the competition. Prior to joining The Earth Foundation, Angela held management, marketing and fundraising positions with companies in wealth management and hospitality in Geneva and London.
Sustainability education in vulnerable communities: US and UK case studies by Alex Kudryavtsev
A Review of Environmental Education Policies and its Implementation in Japan by Miwa Tatsuno
Exploring the Challenges, Key Factors of Success, and Suggestions for Change to Implement Sustainable Education in UAE Primary and Secondary Schools by Sandra Knuteson
Assistant Professor, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
Research Associate, Cornell University
Programme Coordinator, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Senior Lecturer of Environmental Sciences, American University of Sharjah
Assistant Professor, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
Dr Mona is an assistant professor of English literature. As a faculty member, she teaches undergraduate courses in college reading and writing, research skills, drama minors and American survey. Also, is a member of the recruitment committee in the college. She is responsible of recruiting new students for the department. This role has multiple duties that relate to enabling students to access the information about the major/department, and attracting the best students as possible.
She has nearly 10 years of teaching experience in both, government schools and university as a teaching assistant. She received a full scholarship to pursue MA and PhD in the United States. She is enthusiastic with knowledge of literature, literary criticism, a team member, and a team leader. Always eager for self-improvement, self-motivated, professionalism, creativity and acquires high communication skills. She is dedicated to the field of education and empowerment of women globally.
She attended multiple seminars and webinars in United States as well as worldwide. She also presented a webinar about Khaliji Women Empowerment. Her dissertation was a comparison between two khaliji feminist novels in relation to women’s rights in the Gulf Region.
Her research interests are in American Literature, Women Writers, Global and Minority Fiction, Postcolonial Theory and Literature, Feminism.
Research Associate, Cornell University
I am an environmental education researcher in the Civic Ecology Lab at Cornell University. My current research focuses on urban environmental education that promotes school sustainability, civic engagement, climate action, equality, and environmental justice. Along with my colleagues, I create and teach global online courses for the professional development of environmental educators. I am the first editor of Urban Environmental Education Review (Cornell University Press, 2017). I also serve as an adviser for the Global Environmental Education Partnership (collaboration between the US EPA, Taiwan EPA, and NAAEE).
Programme Coordinator, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Miwa Tatsuno obtained her Master's degree in international environmental policy from Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, USA. She has worked for a consulting firm and a testing/verification company, and has supported manufacturing companies and suppliers to ensure that they strategically manage hazardous chemicals in products and produce less toxic and more environmentally sound products by complying with environmental regulations. She is currently a programme coordinator at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), being responsible for environmental education, Education for Sustainable Development, and also waste management projects in Asian countries.
Senior Lecturer of Environmental Sciences, American University of Sharjah
Sandra Knuteson is a faculty of the Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences at the American university of Sharjah. Sandra attained her PhD at the Clemson Institute of Environmental Toxicology in Clemson University, USA. Her interests focus on environmental (ENV) sustainability through the management, monitoring and assessment of ENV impacts. This leads to teaching and research in a broad range of topics, from monitoring of pollutants and trends in local ecosystems of water, sediment and organisms to ENV management and sustainability in industry and education.
Development of a Tool Towards Enhancing Early Childhood Education in Schools and at Homes Providing Basic Environmental Knowledge Using Artificial Intelligence Technology by Sabine SAAD
How Children Aged 2-8 in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are Supported in the Development of their Environmental Awareness? Through Educational Programs by Mariam Jasem Alzaabi
Where We Want to Play and Learn: Children’s Voices in Choices of Environments in Abu Dhabi by Nahla Alsyedibrahim
Land-based Lecturer, Cambian Lufton College, UK
Director of Ecological Transition, Lebanese Association for Saving Energy and Environment - ALMEE
Early Childhood Improvement Specialist, American University Dubai - Student / Department of Education and Knowledge - Staff
PhD Candidate, Emirates Collage for Advanced Education - Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit
Land-based Lecturer, Cambian Lufton College, UK
Director of Ecological Transition, Lebanese Association for Saving Energy and Environment - ALMEE
Sabine Saad is a specialist in Renewable Energy and Sustainability, she is the Director of the Ecological Transition Department at ALMEE who has been involved in many projects related to this field in Lebanon and the region. She handled topics such as energy policies, sustainable energy action plans, and environmental education. Dr. Saad mostly worked on mitigation, energy efficiency, renewable energies, Green Buildings, GHG emissions tackling, solid waste management, as well as training and awareness on such fields. She is graduated from the Faculty of Engineering of the Lebanese University, got a PhD in Renewable Energy and Sustainability in both the Lebanese University and Saint-Joseph University.
Early Childhood Improvement Specialist, American University Dubai - Student / Department of Education and Knowledge - Staff
Dedicated early childhood educator with a proven background in licensing and compliance, backed by over five years of experience. I am deeply passionate about cultivating the best early childhood practices within ECE settings in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi. Presently, I am working on research focused on promoting environmental awareness in early years settings.
PhD Candidate, Emirates Collage for Advanced Education - Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit
AlSyed is a PhD candidate in the Educational Neuroscience program at Emirates College for Advanced Education. AlSyed’s expertise is in effective teaching methods in early childhood, and on designing age-appropriate learning opportunities in the community where learning is contextualized (e.g. Museums, heritage sites). AlSyed’s research interest is in the impact of music on writing and well-being among children using cognitive neuroscience.
Format: Majlis
Brief of the session: In this session, we explore indigenous knowledge and cultural practices, drawing on insights from experts in diverse fields, including nutrition, heritage, and marine biology. A physical majlis conducted to explore sustainable lessons taugh through the UAE heritage and culture to raise awareness of local wisdoms that are being passed from generation to generation and learning how to tweak them to align with today’s needs for a sustainable lifestyle.
President, SDG Youth Council
President, SDG Youth Council
Shahd Alkaabi, an advocate for sustainable development , holds a master's degree in international development from the University of Edinburgh. With a rich background that includes impactful roles at UN OCHA, UN Women, and UN Habitat, Shahd has not only contributed to the global efforts of these organizations but has also engaged in fieldwork in Vietnam and Spain.
As President of the SDG Youth Council, Shahd has been at the forefront of initiatives across all 17 SDGs, emphasizing the integration of environmentalism into societal facets. The council, under her leadership, played a significant role in COP28, highlighting the intersection of sustainable development with various environmental, social, and economic issues. Currently serving as a consultant at EY, Shahd leverages her rich experience to guide clients towards achieving social and environmental sustainability goals. Her commitment, combining academic knowledge and diverse professional experiences, aims to drive positive change in local and global contexts, echoing her dedication to environmental conservation and sustainable living.
The Fresh Press Enterprise: A Sustainable Action Project for Paper Production at Zayed University Using Locally Sourced Agricultural Waste by Tina Sleiman and Fatme Al Anouti
Education for Aloha ʻĀina, Sustainability & Indigenous Resurgence in the Era of Climate Change by Kainoa Kaulukukui-Narikawa
An Introduction to the Unique Curriculum at the Mohamed bin Zayed Falconry & Desert Physiognomy School. Educating the Next Generation of Sustainable Falconers through Practical and Theoretical Lessons by Nicola Dixon
PhD Candidate, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Professor, Zayed University
Graduate Student, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Senior Teacher, Mohamed bin Zayed Falcnry and Desert Physiognomy School
PhD Candidate, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University
Lwanda Maqwelane is a PhD candidate at Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University. Her research interests are geared towards the co-development of policy interventions aimed at just economic transitions for emerging black farmers into sustainable commercial value chains in the Southern Africa region. Maqwelane serves as a Research Assist to the SARChI Chair of Global Change and Social Learning Systems; Climate Change Education and Monitoring and Evaluation and serves as a research associate to Polisee Space a Pan African policy think tank. In addition to her academic work Maqwelane is also an aspiring political analyst that writes for national media outlets on socio-economic and political issues faced in society.
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Tina Sleiman is a certified green designer, an associate professor of graphic design at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi, and a mother of three children. Driver by her passion for sustainability, she actively promotes responsible production and consumption in her lifestyle as well as in her academic and professional practice.
Professor, Zayed University
Professor Fatme Al Anouti is the coordinator of the Sustainable Campus Initiative at Zayed University and was acknowledged by the UNESCO for engaging students in hands on experience through multiplier projects aiming to promote sustainability by reducing waste and protecting the water resources in the biosphere reserves in Ethiopia.
Graduate Student, University of Hawaii at Manoa
I am a Kanaka ʻŌiwi woman, mother, educator, and emerging scholar. I am currently a fifth year PhD student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in the Education: Curriculum and Instruction Program. My dissertation project explores the intersections of climate change adaption and education and seeks to highlight the political, spiritual, and relational resurgence of Kanaka ʻŌiwi in this modern era. In my career thus far, I have been an 8th grade math and science teacher, a NOAA Education Specialist at Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, and an administrator at Kamehameha Schools. I am passionate about collaborating with educators and environmental stewards to create preferrable sustainable futures.
Senior Teacher, Mohamed bin Zayed Falcnry and Desert Physiognomy School
Nicola Dixon has over 30 years’ experience as a teacher and manager. In 2009, she organized the erection of five thousand artificial nests, a conservation and wildlife management project targeted at endangered falcons on the Mongolian steppe. This led to the establishment of a school links program that has taught over four thousand students globally using falcon conservation and falconry as a means of introduction.
In 2018, Nicola relocated to Abu Dhabi to teach at the MBZ Falconry and Desert Physiognomy School to develop the curriculum and teach traditional Arabian falconry.
Previously, Nicola had been a Headteacher at a school for students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Programa De Formación Ambiental En Reducción De Riesgos De Desastres Para Estudiantes De Universidades De Cuba, Latinoamérica Y El Caribe by Mirurgia Aguilar Velázquez
Anthropocene: Educational Research And Interventions by Raffaella Trigona
Determination of the Relationship between High School Students' Knowledge, Awareness and Attitude Levels towards Sustainable Development by Murat Genc
Vice President, Australian Association of Environmental Education (AAEE)
Ingeniera Geóloga, Universidad de La Habana
Researcher, University of Bergamo
Prof. Dr., Duzce University
Vice President, Australian Association of Environmental Education (AAEE)
He is principal of the Amaroo Environmental Education Centre – Queensland, Australia and is Vice President of the Australian Association of Environmental Education (AAEE) and Treasurer of the Queensland Chapter of AAEE. He is also the immediate past President of the Darling Downs Environment Council and currently Treasurer. He has been involved in environmental education since 1980 and has been a principal advisor - environmental sustainability for the Department of Education in Queensland. He represented Australia on the Environment and Schools Initiative, a network of environmental educators based in Europe, and the Queensland representative on the National Environmental Education Council, National Environmental Education Network and Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative working group. Cam was a judge for the Queensland Premier’s Sustainability and Australian Banksia Foundation Environmental Awards. In 2011 he was awarded the Australia Day Medal for his service to environmental education in Queensland as well as Environmental Educator of the Year Award from the Australian Association for Environmental Education.
Ingeniera Geóloga, Universidad de La Habana
MsC. Mirurgia Aguilar Velázquez. Graduada como Ingeniera Geóloga en el año
2004 de la Facultad de Geología y Minas. Máster en Educación Ambiental en el año 2013, profesora auxiliar desde el año 2016, Cuba. Doctoranda en Ciencias Geológicas. Actualmente es la coordinadora de la Red de Medio Ambiente de la Universidad de La Habana,
Cuba. Trabaja líneas
de investigación: Educación para el cambio climático, Gestión de riesgos de desastres, Gestión ambiental, Evaluación del Impacto Ambiental, Sistemas de Información Geográfica (SIG).
Miembro de la red de Alianza Mesoamericana de Universidades para la Sostenibilidad
Ambiental (AMUSA) y de la Red Iberoamericana de Medio Ambiente (REIMA).
Researcher, University of Bergamo
she is a researcher in University of Bergamo and a founding member of Academy
Educating Educating - Centro Coscienza APS of Bergamo.
Prof. Dr., Duzce University
I am an academician in Turkey in the field of science education. My areas of expertise are Environmental Education, STEM Education, Cooperative Learning and Socioscientific issues.
In Honour of Professor Massimo Scalia
Professor of Sociology of the Territory and the Environment, Dean of Human and Social Science Faculty, Kore University Enna – Italy
PhD Candidate, Enna “Kore” University
Professor of Sociology of the Territory and the Environment, Dean of Human and Social Science Faculty, Kore University Enna – Italy
Professor of Sociology of the Territory and the Environment, Dean of Human and Social Science faculty – Kore University Enna – Italy.
President of the National Committee for Education to Sustainability - Agenda 2030, instituted by the Italian UNESCO National association.
He taught at the University of Palermo and IULM Milan (Italy). He coordinated the Environment and Lifestyles Research Doctorate of the Kore University Enna (Italy)
Member of several scientific committees and institutions on environmental assessments.
Areas of scientific interest: Urban and environmental sociology, Politics, Ecology, Economics.
PhD Candidate, Enna “Kore” University
PhD Candidate at the Enna Kore University
An open mic for youth to share their inspiring stories and achievements
Format: Ted talk
Conservation and Climate Advocate & Activist,
Conservation and Climate Advocate & Activist,
Nate Wilbourne is a 15-year-old from a small rural town in New Zealand, who is a conservation and climate justice advocate. Since the age of 8, Nate has been fervently fighting for nature, planting his first tree and establishing a lifelong connection to environmental causes. Nate is the Communications Manager at Forest & Bird Youth, leading New Zealand's largest group of conservation advocates. With a focus on protecting nature, he collaborates with policy experts, engages with government ministers, and uses social media as a powerful tool to advocate for change.
His leadership has propelled the group to the forefront of environmental initiatives, fostering a new generation of passionate advocates. Nate's mission is clear – to drive positive change in the environmental landscape. Whether through organizational leadership, hands-on conservation efforts, or youth-driven initiatives, he strives to inspire action, amplify voices, and pave the way for a more sustainable and just world. With his remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment. Nate Wilbourne exemplifies the potential of young leaders in shaping a brighter future.
Format: Open Mic
Eco Content Creator & Founder, Enta Green Journeys
Eco Content Creator & Founder, Enta Green Journeys
Rasha is a Palestinian environmentalist, adventurer, experience designer and eco content creator born and raised in the UAE. She worked in the NGO conservation field for 4 years. In 2019, she joined an Antarctic sabbatical to visit Antarctica and the South Pole in supporting environmental research and representing her region and after that she founded her sustainable tourism start up called Enta Green Journeys.
Her mission is to make eco topics more engaging and accessible and to influence and empower people to become better citizens of our planet.
Competing for time in an already overcrowded curriculum means many second level educators and school leaders are struggling to engage with Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in a meaningful way. The importance of learning about and for sustainability is not underestimated, however it is often overshadowed by issues of teacher capacity, lack of available resources and structural support.
Director, Take 1 Programme
Director, Take 1 Programme
Valerie Lewis is Director of the Take 1 Programme, which has been designed to support second level schools in Ireland, to communicate, raise awareness of, and embed Education for Sustainable Development in learning and teaching, as part of a 'whole school' curriculum approach.
Valerie also holds the position of Assistant Professor in Education for Sustainability in the School of STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies at Dublin City University (Ireland) as part of its Institute of Education. Outside of formal education Valerie sits as Chairperson of 80:20 Educating and Acting for a Better World, an Irish independent non-governmental organisation
Format: Fishbbowl
A discussion that encourages active participation and open dialogue among participants with regards to their hopes and expectations about YEEC & WEEC. A set of questions is given allowing all audience to participate in teams of 4 people in a fishbowl setting.
Founder, Green Girls Platform
Coordinator of the EMPACT Acceleration Program, Enactus Morocco
tudent & Environment and Climate Policy Advocate, University Of The West Indies
, Bahrain Science Center for Sustainable Development Goals
UN Habitat Youth Advisor, Climate Justice Activist and First-year Environmental Studies Student, York University
Energy Engineer and Youth Leader in Sustainability,
Founder, Green Girls Platform
Joy Hayley Munthali is a youth activist and a passionate environmental educator. She is the founder and current executive director of Green Girls Platform, a female-led initiative that works to address the unique challenges that girls and women face due to Climate Change in Malawi. Green Girls Platform is also the Co-founder of the We Trust You(th), a global initiative that was set up to challenge and support youth-focused donors and NGOs to partner and fund young people more intentionally and equitably.
Joy is also an advisor for the Global Resilience Fund, a Youth Sounding Board Member for the European Union delegation in Malawi. She enjoys voluntary work and working with the youth especially girls and young women to ensure that their rights in relation to climate change are fully realized. This is what inspired her zeal to set up a platform for girls and young women to combat Climate Change in Malawi.
Coordinator of the EMPACT Acceleration Program, Enactus Morocco
Coordinator of the EMPACT Acceleration Program with Enactus Morocco. a dedicated advocate for sustainable entrepreneurship and positive change, transitioned from pursuing an engineering career to embracing social impact. Co-founding the educational social business Educall in 2015, he remains committed to improving education in Morocco and beyond.
tudent & Environment and Climate Policy Advocate, University Of The West Indies
Student at University Of The West Indies, Environment and Climate Policy Advocate
, Bahrain Science Center for Sustainable Development Goals
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law with a five-year background in SDGs and Youth Empowerment. Play an active role in having a positive impact towards Climate Change through her work at the Bahrain Science Center for Sustainable Development Goals under Ministry of Youth Affairs as a SDGs Programs and Youth Activities Specialist. Aysha’s work aims to further create a responsible & solution-oriented generation that proactively takes sustainable action to help solve environmental issues locally, regionally and globally.
Part of the planet community in the Manama Shapers. Winner of the Climate Innovation Initiative Collaboration Award. Passionate when it comes to youth and problem solving. Aysha aims to improve her base of knowledge within sustainability and youth field, gain experience and develop her skills and enjoy being an active member of the society through consistently engaging in volunteer opportunities.
Aysha also member of Ghaya Ecosystem team, an ecosystem for science-driven social innovation and entrepreneurship. Works to support the social innovation community in the Kingdom of Bahrain and to catalyze collaboration between local actors from all sectors to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Aysha has been selected from among more than 11,000 candidates as a COP28 International Youth Climate Delegate.
UN Habitat Youth Advisor, Climate Justice Activist and First-year Environmental Studies Student, York University
UN Habitat Youth Advisor, climate justice activist and first-year Environmental Studies student at York University, passionate about youth empowerment, innovation, and policy advocacy for sustainable, climate just future.
Sarah Syed, is a 19-year-old UN Habitat Youth Advisor, climate justice activist and first-year Environmental Studies student at York University, passionate about youth empowerment, innovation, and policy advocacy for sustainable, climate just future. Being involved with The Starfish Canada since 2021 as a top 25 environmentalist and climate education facilitator, her new capacity as the Community Engagement Manager, Sarah shares the online journal, amplifying the voices of Indigenous/marginalized youth and co-organizes the Top 25 Environmentalists program that provides mentorship and funding for youth finalists.
As a Project Manager at EarthNet, Sarah oversees various youth hubs with the goal of encouraging 10 million youth to develop climate projects spanning policy/innovation/community organizing. Facilitating opportunities for youth involvement, she fosters a meaningful dialogue among Canadian youth and a network of organizations dedicated to youth empowerment. Sarah’s research during her 2023 fellowship at The David Suzuki Foundation centers on designing a rotating solar panel. She orchestrated a hackathon with 1000 global participants and $42,000 in funding for winners/participants. Her work with DSF/The Future Ground Networks spans from 2020 as a youth leadership ambassador. As a youth board member of the Fyera Foundation, Sarah has submitted policy recommendations to the G20 which she presented at the UN Science, Technology and Innovation Forum. Her work has been recognized by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario/government officials and she has been named a Top 25 Environmentalist in Canada.
Energy Engineer and Youth Leader in Sustainability,
Environmental Pioneer and Emerging Energy Engineer I am Nouran Emam, a recent graduate holding a Bachelor's degree in Energy Engineering from E-JUST and a Youth Leader in Sustainable Energy Practices. My academic journey has provided me with a robust foundation in energy systems, renewable technologies, and a profound understanding of the intersection between engineering and environmental sustainability.
Format: Fishbowl + Presentation
Brief of the session: Since COP28 last year was hosted at the United Arab Emirates, Malak Abdulla is going to share her experience, outcomes and knowledge obtained as a climate youth delegate. And, ensure knowledge is acquired from COP28 by youth which can support EE future roadmap
, Global Shapers Abu Dhabi Hub
, Global Shapers Abu Dhabi Hub
Malak, a highly motivated and dedicated environmental science and sustainability graduate on a mission to drive positive change. Armed with a passion for promoting environmental awareness and sustainable development, Malak is committed to making a lasting impact on the world. Proudly serving as a member of the Global Shapers Abu Dhabi Hub under the esteemed World Economic Forum, Malak leverages her skills and knowledge to spearhead meaningful change. Her journey includes being an alumna of SDG Young Leadership programs in South Korea and Europe, providing her with a wealth of knowledge and a global perspective that enriches her work. Having witnessed COP28 and beyond, Malak remains steadfast in her dedication. With an eye firmly on the future, she is resolute in her commitment to building a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future for the UAE. Join Malak on this transformative journey towards a greener and more resilient world
Climate change has emerged as one of the global challenges of our time, with far-reaching implications for the environment, societies, and economies worldwide. As awareness of the impacts of climate change continues to grow, the role of education in addressing this issue becomes increasingly significant. Research on climate change education has predominantly focused on Western contexts, leaving a gap in understanding the practices and perspectives of science teachers in gulf region.
Faculty Member, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU)
Faculty Member, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU)
Hiya Almazroa is a professor of science education at College of Education (PNU). A visiting scholar at TC/Columbia University and A&M University, served as director for a number of administrations including Vic Research and Innovation vice rector-ate, Graduate Studies and Research, Scientific Societies, Curriculum, Educational and Psychology Research, Student Teaching. On the national level Almazroa participated as Consultants for RCQEE (UNESCO) and for MOE. Almazroa presents in international conferences such as NARST and ESERA. In addition to her authored translated books, she published more than thirty papers in journals and conferences in the following areas: science teaching, professional development, and assessment strategies.
In Hungary, ESD is increasingly being integrated into different levels of the education system through the Green Planet Pedagogical Program, which aims to highlight the connections between different areas of life, based on the everyday experiences of the students, and to encourage young people to choose a sustainable lifestyle, make conscious decisions and take actions.
In order to develop a method for international comparison research and establish further educational cooperation between the current and future collaborating countries, a representative sample survey was conducted within the framework of the Teachers and Students on Sustainability Research Programme in October 2022 among 11th-grade secondary school students in Hungary, Slovakia, and Czech Republic.
Sustainability Adviser, Ludovika Univeristy of Public Service
Sustainability Adviser, Ludovika Univeristy of Public Service
Ms Czippan is a strategic advisor & nature education for sustainability co-chair in the IUCN Commission on Education and Communication, member of the Hungarian National Committee for UNESCO. She is an educator with experience in the field of environmental and sustainability education and communication, from nature camps and campaigns to support policy making. She has authored several publications, given lectures in the field of education and education for sustainability. She believes that all forms of education should facilitate learning about and from nature – to see nature as a system, to understand the human-nature interconnectedness and to love, appreciate and protect natural values.
Background: Persons with disabilities, being among those at the greatest risk of being left behind in education and society, should be actively included in discussions, both in formal and informal settings, given the importance of environmental education and its potential impact on them. This inclusion is vital for integrating individuals with different needs and abilities into environmental education frameworks.
Workshop description: This 60-minute hands-on session is tailored for people with disabilities. We will introduce basic concepts within environmental education, with a specific focus on designing spaces that cater to the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities.
Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Alba is a passionate social worker, entrepreneur, and inclusion advocate from Barcelona. During her more than 10 years of experience, Alba has promoted the inclusion of people of determination and people facing mental health challenges in Europe and in the UAE. Also, she provided guidance and training in mental and emotional wellbeing everywhere she put her foot on.
She believes that raising awareness and understanding about the importance of environment education will impact on communities’ wellbeing. EE is key for a healthy, respectful, tolerant, and inclusive community.
This session aims to highlight the need for a strategic action plan on capacity building on environmental education across the wider West Asia region. The root causes of environmental problems in the region will continue to be ignored unless people are galvanised together to take collective action.
The lack of awareness of environmental issues affects both the formal and non-formal environmental education sectors. There is an urgent need for innovative solutions to educate and engage the public in sustainable practices.
Director and Head of Europe Office, EAGLES 2030 International
Chief, Natural Sciences Unit UNESCO, New Delhi Office, India
Senior Environment Education Consultant, UNEP
Global Community Engagement, ESRI
Chair | Advisor, Environmental Information, Science and Outreach Management, 12th WEEC Socio -Scientific Committee | Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Chief, Child Protection, UNICEF Gulf Area Office
Director and Head of Europe Office, EAGLES 2030 International
Chief, Natural Sciences Unit UNESCO, New Delhi Office, India
Dr. Benno Böer holds a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. degrees in Biology from the University of Osnabrück, and a Ph.D. degree in Physical Geography from the University of Paderborn. He has worked in several positions in the area of ecology and anthropogenic impacts on ecosystems, in Germany, Ethiopia, India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and the UAE, including 20 years with UNESCO. He currently serves as the Chief of the Natural Sciences Unit at UNESCO New Delhi. Dr. Böer has published and co-edited many books and journal articles in the field of science-based environmental management.
Senior Environment Education Consultant, UNEP
A gold medallist at the postgraduate degree course in geography, Gayatri took her M.Phil. degree from the Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University, with specialization on ‘The Human Impact on the Environment’. Since then, she has been ardently committed to spreading education and awareness about the environment. She taught for several years at university and high school before devoting 15 years at the Environment Agency- Abu Dhabi, to raise the profile of environment education in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi by strategizing, designing developing and implementing environment education initiatives across all sections of the society. She has travelled widely and has represented the Agency and the UAE in several international conferences and meetings on environment education.
Many of the initiatives that she had helped start and implement at the Agency have received regional and global awards. Few of those initiatives such as Enviro- Spellathon (an eco-literacy initiative) Sustainable Schools and Sustainable Campus Initiatives are still going strong and are now nationally implemented.
She has co-authored several publications and resource materials on environmental education. She has received accolades for her efforts to promote Environment Education from across the world. In 1998, she was conferred the Amateur Naturalist Award by the Emirates Natural History Group. In 2018 she received the Outstanding environment educator award in the global category by the North American Association for environment education. (NAAEE)
She currently serves as an Environment Education Consultant for UNEP India office. She coordinates global environment educational programmes implemented by Youth, Education & Advocacy unit of UNEP and also networks with various stakeholders for India specific environment educational initiatives. Currently she is engaged with the implementation of UNEP’s Tide Turner Plastic Challenge which reaches out to youth from schools and colleges across India.
She also actively contributes as Global Vice Chair and selection committee member to the Zayed Sustainability Prize (ZSP), and as an adviser to the Global Environment Education Partnership (GEEP). She also serves as an honorary Executive Director at Wildecologue, an organisation that is committed to providing real life sustainability experiences to youth and other target audiences.
Global Community Engagement, ESRI
Matthew Pennells is an Information Management professional, specialising in location intelligence and digital business transformation, with an extensive career in public, private and voluntary sectors. Currently Matthew leads Global Community Engagement for Esri Inc, driving the growth of the industry overall. Previously as a Regional Manager for Esri, he led double digit business growth with successful strategies and new market approaches. He also volunteers his time to support GIS Professionals and the humanitarian sector. His work with the international humanitarian mapping charity MapAction has seen him deployed to disaster affected areas around the world.
Chair | Advisor, Environmental Information, Science and Outreach Management, 12th WEEC Socio -Scientific Committee | Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr Richard John O’Brien Perry, PhD, FIEMA joined EAD in 1999 (then called ERWDA) to set up what is now EQS. He drafted the original EIA regulations for Abu Dhabi and the first Environmental Strategy in 2000. He also established the Protected Areas function and managed the GIS unit. After a brief spell working as biodiversity manager in the Australian outback he returned to Abu Dhabi in 2006 to join ADNOC and then Masdar before returning to EAD in 2010 as Programme Manager for the Abu Dhabi Environment 2030 Vision. In 2012 he was appointed as Executive Director to establish the Environmental Science, Information and Outreach Management (EISOM) Sector and he now serves as an advisor.
Chief, Child Protection, UNICEF Gulf Area Office
Saji Thomas is Chief, Child Protection UNICEF Gulf Area Office and Programme Lead, UNICEF UAE.
Beginning his career in India, Saji has over 20 years’ experience working on human rights, child rights and child protection. He completes 15 years with UNICEF this year - a journey that started in India, included move to Sri Lanka, UNICEF HQ in New York and Egypt. As Child Protection specialist in Sri Lanka, he was part of the recovery and reconciliation process led by the UN after the end of the long-drawn conflict in the country. At HQ, he served as the global focal person for Mental Health and Psychosocial support for five years and provided leadership in the development of many a global guidance. While at HQ, he also served as the co-chair of the Inter-agency Standing Committee Reference Group on MHPSS. Since January 2017, he worked as Chief, Child Protection in Egypt providing leadership in child protection systems strengthening and supported putting in place a cross-sectoral approach to Ending Violence against Children (EVAC). Currently he is the chief of child protection, Gulf Area Office covering UAE, KSA, Bahrain and Kuwait and is also the Programme Lead, UAE. He holds a master’s in social work from Pune University, India, additional qualifications in Research Methodology and completed the UNICEF-INSEAD, France Leadership Development Programme in 2016.
The ZDHC Academy was set up in 2016 to share the knowledge and skills needed to implement and improve a sustainable chemical management within the textile, apparel and footwear industry in an aligned approach that could not only be used by ZDHC Contributors but publicly around the globe.
Having evolved from an ambitious startup, we are now an organisation that is rapidly scaling. The past six years have seen a substantial increase in our global footprint, and a growth in the number of courses and trainers operating in the Academy.
Senior Implementation Manager, ZDHC Foundation
Senior Implementation Manager, ZDHC Foundation
Mariella Noto is heading and managing the evolution of the ZDHC Academy and its educational platform. Driving capacity building worldwide and ZDHC implementation projects across the Benelux and Africa. Collaboration is key and therefore Mariella is strongly involved in partnerships with international organisations to grow the global implementation of the ZDHC Academy. With a Bachelor degree in International Management, Master in Sociology and substantial, industry-relevant experience of social and environmental sustainability she has been representing the ZDHC Academy as a public speaker in both small and large scale events, stakeholder engagement seminars and government roundtable discussions.
Pedagogical documentation, or pedagogical narration, can be used in early childhood education to convey children’s experiences to parents, other educators, children, and the community, especially in settings inspired by the Reggio Emilia pedagogical approach. It is a process that involves listening, observing, and interpreting children’s learning and experiences, and may comprise a variety of mediums such as pictures of children in action, children’s quotes, drawings, educator reflections, etc.
This roundtable discussion will provide an opportunity for participants to come together for a meaningful discussion on an emerging topic for which there is little published literature (academic or professional) but that has the potential to be a very powerful tool in engaging educators, children, families, and communities in better understanding their relations to the land and their multispecies kin.
Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota Duluth
Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota Duluth
Dr. Elizabeth Boileau is an Assistant Professor in the Center for Environmental Education at the University of Minnesota Duluth (USA). She completed her PhD in Educational Studies at Lakehead University (Canada), exploring children’s empathy with the more-than-human world at Forest and Nature School program. She has led and contributed to several research projects examining early childhood education for sustainability, such as national survey studies of nature-based early learning in Canada. She develops and teaches courses in the Childhood Nature Studies degree program at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Her current research interests include social justice, food relations, Indigenous knowledges, and nature preschools.
INTRODUCTION
Pope Francis‘ Laudato Sì‘ is a precious document for practitioners working in the educational field. The Encyclic suggests a new paradigm for teachers, trainers and educators.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
How can sustainability be taught in a sustainable way?
Can teaching be the same as before, just changing the content and not the method?
How the Integral Ecology paradigm affects teaching and education?
Is it just a spiritual perspective or a secular approach too, speaking to the world of education regardless of one's beliefs?
Adjunct Professor, IUSVE - Salesian University Institute of Venice
Adjunct Professor, IUSVE - Salesian University Institute of Venice
University Teacher in Communication and Adult Education
Master Degree in Foreign Languages, Professional Master in Philosophy, Phd in Pedagogy
Una Inmersión En La Memoria: El Nacimiento De La Escuela Levino Cândido by Janirza Cavalcante da Rocha Lima
La Realidad De Las Escuelas Y La Nueva Forma De Hacer Educación En Afogados Da Ingazeira-Pe, Brasil by Edilene Barbosa Pinto
Sharing experiences and best practices of a unique Nature based Early Learning Programme in India by Archana Panicker
, Moises Bertoni Foundation
Pesquisadora, Fundação Joaquim Nabuco
Me, FUNDACION JOAQUIM NABUCO
Programme Director, CEE's Early Learning Programme, Centre for Environment Education (CEE)
, Moises Bertoni Foundation
Pesquisadora, Fundação Joaquim Nabuco
Licenciado en Ciencias Sociales por la Universidad Católica de Pernambuco, Magíster en Antropología por la Universidad Federal de Pernambuco y Doctor en Ciencias Sociales por la Pontificia Universidad Católica de São Paulo. Es miembro del Consejo de Redacción de la Revista Horizontes Antropologistas, e investigadora sénior de la Fundación Joaquim Nabuco. Tiene experiencia en el campo de la Antropología y la Educación, en la Identidad Insular, trabajando en los temas: Educación; Patrimonio cultural; Memoria; Identidad Insular; Evaluación de Políticas Públicas; Turismo; Simbolismo y Drogas. A partir de 2012, inició estudios sobre Educación Contextualizada para la Convivencia con el Semiárido.
Me, FUNDACION JOAQUIM NABUCO
Licenciado en Geografía por la UFPE y máster en Gestión Pública para el Desarrollo de la UFPE. Analista en Ciencia y Tecnología Senior en la Fundación Joaquim Nabuco, miembro del Consejo de Redacción del Centro de Estudios, Investigación y Extensión en Educación Contextualizada con el Semiárido Brasileño (NEPEC-SAB) de la DCH/Uneb, fue Coordinador General de Estudios Ambientales y Amazónicos Fundaj de período del 3/5/2016 al 5/4/2017; fue Coordinador General del Centro de Estudios en Dinámicas Sociales y Territoriales Fundaj del 5/4/2017 al 9/6/2020. Ella es la Coordinadora del Programa. Acciones por la Educación en el Semiárido Brasileño desarrollado por Cedist/Dipes/Fundaj; Coordinador de curso Formación Continuada en ECSAB.
Programme Director, CEE's Early Learning Programme, Centre for Environment Education (CEE)
An Environment and Sustainability Professional. Working as the Programme Director of The Planet, CEE’s Discovery Centre for engaging young children through a nature based early learning and environmental education programme. Working with Centre for Environment Education (CEE) for Education for Sustainable Development programmes for past 18 years. Professional Master’s degree in Social Work from M.S University of Baroda, India.
For over 5 decades the Cheakamus Centre (NV Outdoor School) situated in what is presently known as Brackendale, BC, Canada, on the bank of the Cheakamus River on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Squamish people has been engaged in experiential place and nature-based learning. Victor Elderton, author and researcher, was the teaching Principal at this field school for over 25 years. From 1984 -2013, Victor taught and mentored over 130,000 students and 4300 teachers at Outdoor School. The researcher as well as these co-learners gained insights and understanding about themselves and the braiding of the salmon forest and cultural restorative practices through the program experiences and teaching at the school.
Sessional Instructor & PhD Student, Simon Fraser University
Sessional Instructor & PhD Student, Simon Fraser University
Victor was a teaching Principal at the North Vancouver Outdoor School (Cheakamus Centre) 1984 - 2013. His work focusses on place-conscious and nature-based experiential learning. Victor became part of Wild Pedagogies in 2014 and presented at WEEC 2015. This is an area of personal endeavour, experience and research to-date. In 2016 Victor began mentoring students in the Graduate Education Diploma in Experiential Place & Nature-based Learning at SFU. In 2017 Victor became a PhD student in Education Theory and Practice at SFU with a focussing on the lasting impressions and impact experiential place and nature-based learning. In 2018 Victor began work as a Faculty Associate at UBC within the Education for Sustainability Cohort.
Les Négociations et Ententes Foncières Locales pour la Gestion des Forêts Sacrées en Côte d’Ivoire : l’Expérience de la Forêt Sacrée « Koulai a wo » de Guibobli dans le Département de Bloléquin by Dien Kouaye Olivier
Raising Green Awareness Thanks to Children’s Literature: An Artistic Workshop of Creative Writing for Students in French as a Foreign Language by Karine Germoni
Art as a Catalyst for Sustainable Community Transformation: A case study of an Art-Based project developed in four Spanish regions by Javier Ramos
Coordinator, Polis - International Network for Environmental Education
Chercheur, Université Nangui Abrogoua
Associate Professor in French Language and Literature, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
PhD researcher, UNED. EIDUNED (International PhD School UNED). Department: UNESCO Chair of Environmental Education and Sustainable Development.
Coordinator, Polis - International Network for Environmental Education
Economist, PhD in Environmental Education, Master's in Visual Arts and Art Sciences. Based in Greece, Coordinator of international projects on Environmental Education and Communication, involved in national and international environmental and educational NGOs and networks, as well as in regional authorities' agencies implementing and managing regional development projects. Author / co-author of articles and editor of books and periodicals on Environmental Education, pedagogy, and the ethics of responsibility.
Chercheur, Université Nangui Abrogoua
Dr. Kouayé Olivier DIEN est titulaire d’une Thèse unique en Criminologie et chercheur au Centre de Recherche en Ecologie de l’Université Nangui Abrogoua de Côte d’Ivoire. Depuis 2006, ses travaux de recherche et ses prestations de services portent sur les domaines de la sensibilisation et de l’éducation environnementale, de la conservation des aires protégées, des sites naturels sacrés, et des espèces menacées de disparition. Il a participé à plusieurs projets de conservation des ressources naturelles de Côte d’Ivoire (CORENA) et est actuellement le Président de la Commission 4 de l’ONG Action pour la Conservation de la Biodiversité-Côte d’Ivoire, qui est chargée de la gestion participative des ressources naturelles biologiques.
Associate Professor in French Language and Literature, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Dr Karine Germoni
Associate Professor in French Literature and Language
Head of the French Studies Department
Head of the French as a foreign language Department
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
PhD researcher, UNED. EIDUNED (International PhD School UNED). Department: UNESCO Chair of Environmental Education and Sustainable Development.
PhD Researcher, consultant, trainer and facilitator. Expert in civic participation, social innovation, environmental education and sustainability.
Bachelor with Honours in Environmental Sciences. Master´s Degree in Environmental Education and Sustainable Development. Master´s Degree in Social Innovation.
Collaborating Teacher of the UNESCO Chair of Environmental Education and Sustainable Development (UNED). Teacher of IED (European Institute of Design).
In the last 18 years, his career has been developed in the fields of Sustainable Development, Citizen Participation and Social Innovation: designing and carrying out multiple participatory processes, researches, education programs and innovation projects. Co-founder member of Altekio.
Speaking 4 the Planet: Advocates 4 the Earth speaking at the Edge of Tomorrow by Phil Smith
SDG inclusive DREAMS Cultural Caregiving via Techno-arts Interdisciplinary Intergenerational Interfaith Strategy Popularizing Science to stop Violence Against Mankind and Mother Earth to fight poverty by Cecilia Guidote-Alvarez
River Tales: participatory videomaking and civic engagement to foster freshwater ecosystems in the project “CIAK! Sì, parteciPO” by Laura Dominici
PhD Candidate, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University
Director, Speaking 4 the Planet
Director - Earthsavers & President - ITI Social Change Network, Earthsavers DREAMS Ensemble UNESCO Artist for Peace & ITI Social Change Network
PhD, Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering - Politecnico di Torino
PhD Candidate, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University
Lwanda Maqwelane is a PhD candidate at Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University. Her research interests are geared towards the co-development of policy interventions aimed at just economic transitions for emerging black farmers into sustainable commercial value chains in the Southern Africa region. Maqwelane serves as a Research Assist to the SARChI Chair of Global Change and Social Learning Systems; Climate Change Education and Monitoring and Evaluation and serves as a research associate to Polisee Space a Pan African policy think tank. In addition to her academic work Maqwelane is also an aspiring political analyst that writes for national media outlets on socio-economic and political issues faced in society.
Director, Speaking 4 the Planet
Phil’s forty years in education span the breadth of formal and non-formal education: schools, TAFE, community colleges, universities and a wide range of community settings. He has held leadership roles in schools, government agencies, a national professional association and local and international NGOs. He has worked overseas in education, training and evaluation. His experience includes advocacy and community campaigning at local, state and federal levels; education in a humanitarian environment (Nauru); sustainability leadership courses for young people; professional development for teachers and trainers; and conference facilitation. Phil currently teaches in two teacher-training programs at Western Sydney University, and he runs his own program for schools, Speaking 4 the Planet, which is an Arts-based approach to sustainability education.
Director - Earthsavers & President - ITI Social Change Network, Earthsavers DREAMS Ensemble UNESCO Artist for Peace & ITI Social Change Network
Cecile Guidote-Alvarez is the Director of the Earthsavers DREAMS Ensemble. She is an advocate of indigenous cultures, heritage preservation, and creative industries. She is the founder of the Philippine Educational Theatre Association (PETA), a national theater movement that initiated the use of the national language and historic locales. In 2003, her book, Theatre for the Nation: A Prospectus for the National Theatre of the Philippines received the Manila Critics Circle's annual award for Outstanding Philippine Book. In the same year, she was honored with a UNESCO Artist for Peace award for her work with the Earthsavers, also the first Filipina to be elected in the ITI Executive Council.
PhD, Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering - Politecnico di Torino
Ecodesigner and PhD at the Politecnico di Torino. Currently a researcher at DIATI and teaching assistant for the course of Systemic Design, she deals with sustainability, ecology applied to design and environmental education. She also collaborates with the Istituto per l'Ambiente e l'Educazione Scholé Futuro Onlus since 2017.
ChatGPT claims:
Yes, AI has the potential to promote environmental sustainability in Africa in various ways.
It is important to note that the successful implementation of AI for environmental sustainability in Africa requires considerations of local contexts, accessibility, and inclusivity. Collaboration between educational professionals, AI experts, environmental scientists, policymakers, and local communities is crucial for developing and deploying AI solutions that address the specific needs and challenges of African countries.
Overall digital literacy, hardware and internet access as well as training in the use of AI tools are all elements that must be explicitly addressed. The authors plan to use the presentation platform with African experts and audience at the conference as a feedback loop that addresses these challenges to implementation.
Director, EAGLES 2030 International
CEO and Founder, APP Consulting
Fellow, Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution
Edtech Consultant and CEO and Co-Founder, eLearning Solutions (eLS)
Director, EAGLES 2030 International
CEO and Founder, APP Consulting
Anuja is Kenyan born, Lecturer in International Business at KCA UNIVERSITY. A mother of 4 daughters, her educational record includes BA in Economics, MSc in Race & Ethnic Relations and Doctoral thesis focused on: Relational Role of CSR in Emerging Economies - India & Kenya. The research focuses upon the role of CSR and the relationship between Business, Government & Third Sector from a global south perspective.
Anuja is the founder & Director of APP Consulting – Applying Excellence to Cross Cultural Exchanges by promoting increased cultural awareness and understanding towards inclusive Global Strategies. “My goal for the future is to create a business & policy environment where we can collectively shape an inclusive globalisation, for the needs of a global 21st Century, by raising awareness of the impact of historical habitus, global context & future Developmental Issues, through corporate social responsibility and business sustainability”.
Anuja has over 30 years’ business and academic work experience including,
Anuja has recently served as Director of Community Services for ROTARY CLUB OF NAIROBI (CENTRAL). Also served as Head of Food Hampers Distribution with ROTARY DISTRICT 9212 National Emergency Response Team during the COVID-19 Crisis, distributing hampers to 60,000 recipient families across Kenya.
Currently in Kenya, Anuja serves on the Boards of - Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa (KBTA), East Africa Region; Batibabu Foundation, Kisumu ; Arya Samaj Education Board, Nairobi; and on Marketing Committee for CSR at Muthaiga Golf Club. Anuja writes for various monthly and weekly publications on issues related to globalisation, social & economic inclusion, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Fellow, Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution
Chinasa T. Okolo, Ph.D. is a Fellow at The Brookings Institution and a recent Computer Science Ph.D. graduate from Cornell University. Her research focuses on AI governance in the Global South, human-centered approaches to AI explainability, and the future of data work. In addition to her work at Brookings, Dr. Okolo also serves as a Consulting Expert with the African Union, contributing to the development of the AU-AI Continental Strategy for Africa, and as an Ethics Advisor to the Equiano Institute, a research lab focused on steering safe and trustworthy AI in Africa. Her research has been covered widely in media outlets and published at top-tier venues in HCI and sociotechnical computing. Learn more about Dr. Chinasa T. Okolo at www.chinasatokolo.com.
Edtech Consultant and CEO and Co-Founder, eLearning Solutions (eLS)
Dr. Esther Gacicio is an Edtech Consultant & CEO and Co-Founder of eLearning Solutions (eLS), a company leveraging digital technology for education and training. She served as a Senior Assistant Director at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). She is a consultant with among others, the World Bank, Results for Development (R4D), Common Sense eLearning and Training Consultants Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and a member of the Specialist Network of the EDTEch Hub.
She is an accomplished eLearning Specialist, Instructional and Curriculum Designer, and Trainer/Facilitator with experience spanning over 25 years. She holds several accolades among them the Global Award for Excellence in eLearning at the World Education Congress Global and Awards 2015 as well as the 2011 Technology in Government in Africa (TIGA) Award by the United Nations Economic Commission of Africa (ECA).
She also holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in education from the University of Nairobi and Moi University respectively and a graduate diploma in Leadership Development in ICT and Knowledge Society from the Dublin City University, Ireland. She is trained and certified in New Learning Technologies by tele-Akademia and in eLearning Technology by the University of Colombo School of Computing, Colombo, Sri Lanka. She serves as a Director in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) Board.
Behavioural change for proclimate choices and action is an urgent need and environmental education must take a holistic and transformative learning approach. The recent International Science and Evidence-based Assessment report (ISEEA, 2022) highlighted the CASE (Cognitive, Academic, Social and Emotional) approach for whole brain learning for behavioral change. In response, UNESCO MGIEP designed an online interactive course on climate change that adopts the CASE approach using multiple digital pedagogies maximizing digital affordances. The course designed for 13yrs+ titled C.A.R.E. - Climate Action through Reflection and Empathy, has 3 levels, where each level progressively builds on domains of cognition, academic knowledge, & social & emotional competencies and is available on Framerspace.com.
Inaugural Director, UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP), India
Inaugural Director, UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP), India
Anantha Duraiappah served as the inaugural director of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP), a UNESCO Category 1 Research Institute in the Asia Pacific since 2014-2023. He is responsible for developing the Empathy, Mindfulness, Compassion, Critical inquiry (EMC2) model -the institute’s novel approach to Social and Emotional Learning- to achieve SDG 4. A strong believer in personalized learning and Artificial Intelligence for good, he initiated and, oversaw the development of the Institute’s AI -powered, GDPR compliant learning platform FramerSpace- now being used across many countries.
He is an academic and a science policy advocate at heart and is a fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), and World Academy of Arts and Sciences (WAAS). He was the co-chair of the International Science and Evidence-based Education Assessment (ISEEA) and the Biodiversity synthesis group of the Kofi Annan commissioned Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. He continues to publish extensively in the field of economics, environment, education. He is also an avid Kendo Player.
Engaging Students to Share ‘Stories from Our Enivronment’ through Literacy and Art Skills by Hamda Al Ameri
Early Childhood Education - The First Step That Lays The Foundation for Environment and Sustainability Questions by Ingrid Samuelsson
Pioneering wildlife conservation education program reached 6,194 students and aimed to build the very first sustainable core team to protect Pu Mat forest. by Ngo Thi Thuong
Team Leader ESDfor2030, UNESCO
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Education & Communication, International Fund for Houbara Conservation
Professor of Early Childhood Education (ECE), Göteborg University, Sweden
Education and Outreach Officer,
Team Leader ESDfor2030, UNESCO
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Tina Sleiman is a certified green designer, an associate professor of graphic design at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi, and a mother of three children. Driver by her passion for sustainability, she actively promotes responsible production and consumption in her lifestyle as well as in her academic and professional practice.
Education & Communication, International Fund for Houbara Conservation
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Professor of Early Childhood Education (ECE), Göteborg University, Sweden
Ingrid Pramling Samuelsson is a professor in Early Childhood Education and holds a UNESCO chair in ECE and Sustainable Development. She is the immediate past world president of OMEP (Organisation Mondiale pour l’Education Préscolaire). Her main research area is young children’s learning and well as conditions for learning in the early years.
Education and Outreach Officer,
Programme de création d’un laboratoire junior d'écologie et de santé environnementale dans un lycée en France : Une approche pratique pour l'éducation à l'environnement by Khouloud Abdallah Chatti
Renforcement de la compréhension des concepts du programme Global Schools au Maroc par le biais du jeu et de l’innovation by Faiza Baheddis
Proyecto Boost: Implusando la Educacion Ambiental Para la Sostenibilidad en el Pais Vasco by Mikel Ballesteros Gacia
Professor of Environmental and Sustainability Education, University of Arizona
Professeure agrégée, doctorante, EFTS, université Jean Jaurés
Project Manager Outils Pédagogiques liés à l'Education au Développement Durable, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l'Environnement
Consultor Senior En E-Environment Y Sistemas De Información, Gobierno Vasco, Departamento De Desarrollo Económico, Sostenibilidad Y Medio Ambiente
Professor of Environmental and Sustainability Education, University of Arizona
Alberto Arenas is Professor of Environmental and Sustainability Education in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies in the College of Education at the University of Arizona. He specializes in the connections between pedagogy and environmental sustainability; experiential education, with an emphasis on vocational education; and the decolonization of education with a focus on restoring culturally-rich, non-commodified knowledge and skills.
In 2019, Dr. Arenas became Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Environmental Education, a premier educational journal and the oldest journal on environmental education worldwide in continuous operation.
Dr. Arenas has a Ph.D. in Sociocultural Studies in Education from the University of California, Berkeley. In 2002, he was hired by the University of Arizona, and has taught in the College of Education since then. His publications have appeared in leading educational journals in the world, including Phi Delta Kappan, Teachers College Record, Compare, the International Review of Education, and the Journal of Environmental Education.
From 2009-2019, Dr. Arenas was the co-director of the Study of the United States Institute, a federally-funded grant that invited Indigenous Latin American college students to the University of Arizona. Between 2013-2015, Professor Arenas was a member of the Scientific Committees of the World Environmental Education Congresses held in Morocco and Sweden. In 2014 he was a Fulbright Scholar in Mexico doing research on Mexico’s environmental education programs. From 2017-2021 he was Associate Editor for Environmental and Sustainability Education of the Oxford Encyclopedia of Educational Administration.
Dr. Arenas grew up in Bogotá, Colombia. He has also lived in Brazil and Mexico, where he has taught and researched in the fields of environmental and sustainability education.
Professeure agrégée, doctorante, EFTS, université Jean Jaurés
Je suis doctorante en sciences de l'éducation et de la formation, mon parcours académique et professionnel se concentre sur la compréhension et l'analyse de la construction des savoirs en sciences et techniques médico-sociales, ainsi que sur le rapport à l'erreur dans cette filière. En parallèle de mes travaux de recherche, j'exerce en tant que professeure agrégée en sciences médico-sociales, ce qui me permet d'approfondir mes connaissances et d'appliquer mes recherches dans le domaine de l'enseignement.
Project Manager Outils Pédagogiques liés à l'Education au Développement Durable, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l'Environnement
Je m'appelle Faiza Baheddis, je suis ingénieur agronome spécialisée en Sciences et Techniques des Productions Végétales de l'Ecole Nationale d'Agriculture de Meknès et j'occupe actuellement le poste de Project Manager Outils Pédagogiques liés à l'Education au Développement Durable, au sein du Centre International Hassan II de Formation à l'Environnement, bras pédagogique de la Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l'Environnement située à Rabat, Maroc.
Consultor Senior En E-Environment Y Sistemas De Información, Gobierno Vasco, Departamento De Desarrollo Económico, Sostenibilidad Y Medio Ambiente
Postgrado en Ciencias de la Educación por la Universidad del País Vasco UPV-EHU. Licenciado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte por la UPV-EHU. Ingeniero T. en Química Industrial por la UPV-EHU. Lleva 35 años en el área de medio ambiente del Gobierno Vasco trabajando en Control y Gestión Ambiental, la implementación de procesos de Better y Smart Regulation como responsable del Sistema IKS y del Registro PRTR. Miembro del Comité Técnico del proyecto ETER (estandarización de datos medioambientales). Representante del Pais Vasco en la red europea IMPEL. Desde 2020 desempeña su labor como consultor senior en el área de Educación Ambiental del Gobierno Vasco
Access To Clean Water And Proper Sanitation As A Fundamental Human Right In Africa by Bruno Muyunga
Swimming Pools Or Digging Tools: Adapting Education On The Water, Food And Energy Nexus To Rich And Poor Students’ Lifestyles by Linus Bylund
Educating the Community on mining Environmental Friendly Practices towards the protection of Gishwati Forest Reserve in Rwanda: A socio-scientific approach by Florien Nsanganwimana
Environmental Specialist,
IT Technician, St.Mark's College Namagoma
lecturer, University of Gothenburg
Professor of Science and Environmental Education, University of Rwanda
Environmental Specialist,
Environmental Specialist with extensive experience of over 38 years in dealing with international agencies, governments, CSOs, media, etc.. and fostering regional and international partnerships. He has extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and in issues related to sustainable development, especially education, climate change, sustainable water management, disaster risk reduction, among others.He is the Founder and General Coordinator of the Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED) establishment in 1990, which brings together Arab views towards regional and global issues and represents Arab CSOs at the League of Arab States. In 2012, RAED has launched the Egyptian Sustainable Development Forum, which is considered a “Think Tank” to facilitate a process of dialogue among various stakeholders on integrating sustainability in different sectors, especially education.ESDF, under Dr Adly’s leadership, has been focusing in the last 10 years on ESD and succeeded in establishing partnerships with Egyptian Universities ESDF developed the capacities of more than 800 university students on SDGs. Also, established a regional partnership with the Cypriot Ministry of Culture and Education to share their experience on ESD on the regional and national levels.
IT Technician, St.Mark's College Namagoma
Muyunga Bruno has a bachelor's degree in Information Technology from YMCA Comprehensive Institute, Uganda
Served as an IT Support Staff at UPDF
He was a Guild President at YMCA Comprehensive Institute in 2022
he worked With Cruise on a Self-driving car project as a data analyst
Currently working as an IT Technician at St.Mark's College Namagoma
lecturer, University of Gothenburg
Linus Bylund is a researcher and lecturer at the university of Gothenburg in Sweden. He recently published his PhD thesis on biopolitical differentiation in global ESD implementation written within a larger research project titled Education for sustainable development in an unequal world, funded by the Swedish research council.
Professor of Science and Environmental Education, University of Rwanda
Professor of Science and Environmental Education, I am Qualified Teacher for Basic, Secondary and Tertiary Education. Groomed into Science Educator and researcher, I developed a keen interest into contemporary educational and environmental issues. I am a very enthusiastic, optimistic, hardworking and result-oriented person. I am very open to multicultural and multidisciplinary working and living environments. I can work both in a team and independently. I like learning and sharing new knowledge and experience with colleagues and the public audience. My current works concentrate on quality education, educational management and environmental issues. My publications are a mix of these major domains.
The "indigenous knowledge" addressed in this study includes tacit knowledge and bodily knowledge that cannot be communicated in language, and it covers the knowledge of how people interact with the natural environment (mountains, fields, rivers, and oceans) and how they acquire such knowledge. The core question of this study is to clarify the content and acquisition process of "indigenous knowledge" formed through direct physical contact with the natural environment (land). Such interact with the land was part of daily life in the days when the means of production and living were procured directly from the immediate natural environment. Therefore, subjective, physical knowledge was acquired and passed on unconsciously. Now, however, that foundation is crumbling. The second question, therefore, is to clarify how we can intentionally create the conditions for the formation and transmission of "indigenous knowledge" to the next generation, given that the foundation for its formation and transmission is disappearing.
Associate Professor, Kagoshima University
Associate Professor, Kagoshima University
Yuko Oguri is an associate professor at Kagoshima University, specializing in social and environmental education. She has long been engaged in designing lifelong learning systems and developing educational programs that link universities and local communities. Recently, she has been working on the development, design, and implementation of a recurrent education program in the Amami Islands in collaboration with industry, government, and the private sector.
Comment Utiliser Les Fresques Pédagogiques Environnementales Dans L’apprentissage ? L’exemple Du Département De Français Langue Étrangère De La Sorbonne Abou Dhabi by David Sauvignon
Environmental Education For A Sustainable Future: Issues And Intricacies by Alluri Venkata Nagavarma
Day Of The Native Wallunka And The Mast'aku Festival Of Life And Death Educational Activity To Know, Feel And Live Our Biocultural Traditions And Conserve The Carob Forest by Huascar Camacho Mojica
Professor of Environmental and Sustainability Education, University of Arizona
Lecturer, Sorbonne Abu Dhabi
Mgr. Management of natural resources and environment, Youth Community of Bolivian Volunteers WWF/ Bolivian Scout Association / Universidad Mayor de San Simon School of Forest Sciences
Professor & Head en Economics, Dept. of Economics D.N.R. (Autonomous) College
Professor of Environmental and Sustainability Education, University of Arizona
Alberto Arenas is Professor of Environmental and Sustainability Education in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies in the College of Education at the University of Arizona. He specializes in the connections between pedagogy and environmental sustainability; experiential education, with an emphasis on vocational education; and the decolonization of education with a focus on restoring culturally-rich, non-commodified knowledge and skills.
In 2019, Dr. Arenas became Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Environmental Education, a premier educational journal and the oldest journal on environmental education worldwide in continuous operation.
Dr. Arenas has a Ph.D. in Sociocultural Studies in Education from the University of California, Berkeley. In 2002, he was hired by the University of Arizona, and has taught in the College of Education since then. His publications have appeared in leading educational journals in the world, including Phi Delta Kappan, Teachers College Record, Compare, the International Review of Education, and the Journal of Environmental Education.
From 2009-2019, Dr. Arenas was the co-director of the Study of the United States Institute, a federally-funded grant that invited Indigenous Latin American college students to the University of Arizona. Between 2013-2015, Professor Arenas was a member of the Scientific Committees of the World Environmental Education Congresses held in Morocco and Sweden. In 2014 he was a Fulbright Scholar in Mexico doing research on Mexico’s environmental education programs. From 2017-2021 he was Associate Editor for Environmental and Sustainability Education of the Oxford Encyclopedia of Educational Administration.
Dr. Arenas grew up in Bogotá, Colombia. He has also lived in Brazil and Mexico, where he has taught and researched in the fields of environmental and sustainability education.
Lecturer, Sorbonne Abu Dhabi
Enseignant de français langue étrangère (FLE), il travaille à l’Université Sorbonne Abou Dhabi (Emirats arabes unis), après 6 années passées en Chine à l’École Centrale de Pékin. Il s’intéresse aux facteurs de réussite des étudiants et aux moyens de développer les compétences interculturelles.
Il a pu approfondir le thème de l’adaptation interculturelle lors de longs séjours en Europe centrale entre 2003 et 2012, notamment en Pologne, où il a travaillé pour l’Institut français de Varsovie, tout comme lors de son passage de 2 ans au sein du département des formations de l’entreprise américaine IBM à Budapest (Hongrie). Il est d’ailleurs un formateur interculturel accrédité de IBM, ainsi que membre de l’association SIETAR Europe.
Mgr. Management of natural resources and environment, Youth Community of Bolivian Volunteers WWF/ Bolivian Scout Association / Universidad Mayor de San Simon School of Forest Sciences
Huáscar Camacho Mojica, Bolivian, 40 years old, Forestry Engineer, university professor, Coordinator of the postgraduate unit of the School of Forestry Sciences of the Universidad Mayor de San Simón. Currently an active member of the Bolivian Scout Association, responsible for the environment program in the Cochabamba Scout District, founding member of the youth community of WWF volunteers - Bolivia.
Manager of the preservation of Biocultural heritage through the creation of different programs, significant activities for sustainable education Manager of the recovery of public space in cities based on forestry, environmental and sustainable activities
Professor & Head en Economics, Dept. of Economics D.N.R. (Autonomous) College
1.International Conference on “Asia Food Security” (ICAFS-2011), organized RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security(NTS) Studies and Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA ) , SINGAPORE , Sponsored by FAO, ADB, Michigan University USA, Presented a paper / poster entitled “FOOD INSECURITY : A GROWING THREAT IN ASIA”.
2.UNESCO International Symposium on Scientific, Technological and Policy Innovations for Improved Water Quality Monitoring in the Post-2015 SDGs Frame Work”, Organized by UNESCO-IHP, KYOTO UNIVERSITY, JAPAN, 15-18 JULY 2015, KYOTO-OTSU, JAPAN, LBERI, JAPAN, and presented a research paper “ The Economics of Water Quality: Issues and Challenges”.
التربية على الثقافة المحلية المبدعة من اجل التنمية المستدامة : الثقافة الحسانية نموذجا by Faaras Abdelaziz
الاستدامة وجهود دولة الامارات العربية المتحدة لتحقيقها by Tareefa Alsumaiti
ممارسات التربية البيئية في التراث العربي والإسلامي: تحول حضاري نموذجي by Mahmoud Mohamed Ali
Professor, Zayed University
استاذ جامعي، مدير الكرسي, كرسي الالكسو للتربية على التنمية المستدامة والموروث الثقافي المبدع، كلية علوم التربية جامعة محمد الخامس
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University
مساعد معلم بقسم الاسلاميات, اكاديمية جيمس ولينجتون بدبي
Professor, Zayed University
Professor Fatme Al Anouti is the coordinator of the Sustainable Campus Initiative at Zayed University and was acknowledged by the UNESCO for engaging students in hands on experience through multiplier projects aiming to promote sustainability by reducing waste and protecting the water resources in the biosphere reserves in Ethiopia.
استاذ جامعي، مدير الكرسي, كرسي الالكسو للتربية على التنمية المستدامة والموروث الثقافي المبدع، كلية علوم التربية جامعة محمد الخامس
فعرس عبد العزيز
المهنة: أستاذ جامعي بكلية علوم التربية، جامعة محمد الخامس
التخصص العلمي : التربية على البيئة و التنمية المستدامة
مهام ومسؤوليات علمية مدنية:
مدير كرسي الالكسو للتربية من اجل التنمية المستدامة والموروث الثقافي بكلية علوم التربية
منسق وطني للجنة الساحل والاقتصاد الازرق، الائتلاف المغربي من اجل المناخ والتنمية المستدامة AMCDD
منسق لجنة التربية على التنمية المستدامة والموروث الثقافي، شبكة العمل المناخي لعالم العربي CAN WA
منسق وطني لمجموعة البحث والدراسات حول ساحل الصحراء
الجوائز
2018: جائزة المجتمع المدني بالمغرب، الرتبة الثالثة صنف الشخصيات المدنية.
2016: الحصول على شارة COP22
2006 : جوائز تقديرية من مؤسسة محمد السادس لحماية البيئة تأطير الصحفيين الشباب من اجل البيئة.
2004: جائزة الحسن الثاني للبيئة (ش تقديرية)
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University
Dr. Tareefa Alsumaiti is an Associate Professor at the Geography and Urban Sustainability Department at the United Arab Emirates University. She is also the Assistant Dean for Students Affairs at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She teaches various undergraduate and graduate courses including Remote Sensing, GIS, Cartography, Sustainability and Environmental Change Studies. She has published several papers and book chapters and presented her work in several international conferences. Tareefa’s research work focus on environmental studies including the biophysical characteristics of mangrove forests, soil properties, and water studies. She received several academic awards and honors from local and international entities.
مساعد معلم بقسم الاسلاميات, اكاديمية جيمس ولينجتون بدبي
محمود محمد علي
مدرس الإسلاميات بأكاديمية جيمس ويلنجتون بدبي
حاصل على ليسانس الآداب والتربية عام 2015 من جامعة الأزهر الشريف
حاصل على ليسانس أصول الدين والدعوة قسم الحديث الشريف عام 2020 جامعة الأزهر الشريف
حاصل على دبلوم الإرشاد النفسي التربوي جامعة أسوان
حاصل على تمهيدي الدراسات العليا قسم الحديث الشريف جامعة الأزهر الشريف
باحث ماجستير بقسم الحديث الشريف بكلية أصول الدين بأسيوط
The United Arab Emirates University decided to add the Environmental Education (EE) as compulsory course to all undergraduate students, starting from batch 2019. The EE course is called “Sustainability” and provides the students with the principles of sustainability, in terms of science, economy and sociology. This course was added to enrich the students with the necessary knowledge regarding the environment, the country’s short- and long-term strategies, and Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). The work I present is the result of my experience as a member of the Sustainability Course development committee and as an instructor on the course for four years. The students have been exposed to sustainable buildings and projects in the country through physical visits.
Associate Professor/ Director of National Water and Energy Center, United Arab Emirates University/ National Water and Energy Center
Associate Professor/ Director of National Water and Energy Center, United Arab Emirates University/ National Water and Energy Center
Dr. Dalal Alshamsi has a doctorate degree in Geology of Isotopes Hydrology from United Arab Emirates University in UAE in May 2014. At present, Dr. Alshamsi is an Associate Professor – College of Science, UAE University and the director of National Water and Energy Center. Dr. Dalal has been teaching in the university for 9 years. She is a member in 8 internal committees in the levels of department, college, and university, and two main committees and three sub-committees in governmental level outside the university. She is also guiding the Learning Outcomes Assessment committee in the Geosciences Department.
The rare Charitable Research Reserve is an urban land trust and environmental institute in Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada, that protects over 1,350 acres of highly sensitive lands. Our ultimate goal is to make the world a more sustainable place by stewarding a diverse network of natural landscapes for ecological integrity and for future generations through conservation, research and education. Since inception, rare has taken care of the land on behalf of the community through the use of Western tools in conservation, research and education. As rare becomes engaged in reconciliation with the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (North America), these pillars now equally include and value Indigenous ways of knowing and being — becoming three strands of a strong braid.
Senior Educator, rare Charitable Research Reserve
Senior Educator, rare Charitable Research Reserve
Istafa Sufi, Senior Educator at rare Charitable Research Reserve, is a certified Canadian teacher with over fifteen years of experience working with youth at various environmental and community organizations. He holds a BSc in Biology and Chemistry, a BEd and a graduate certificate in Environmental Management & Assessment. He has facilitated workshops on environmental topics such as food miles, proper waste sorting and recycling, water, energy and land conservation, climate change, invasive species, environmental research, screen printing t-shirts, guitar and much more. He has also served on the Board of Directors of various non-profit organizations, and chaired committees related to social, environmental, and racial justice.
Efforts and Challenges in EE for Early Childhood Education
Organizational Culture Advisor, Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, UAE
Director, National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education, USA
Former President, Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) - Australia
Professor of Early Childhood Education (ECE), Göteborg University, Sweden
Specialist Early Childhood & Environment Education, IndependenConsultant, India
Organizational Culture Advisor, Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, UAE
Layla's role as a senior advisor, which reports to the Director General, is focused on building and maintaining a unique internal organisational culture. I also led the development, launch and implementation of the Parent-friendly Label initiative, a workplace award program for the semi-government, private sector and third sector that specifies criteria for organisations to be recognized for their parent-friendly policies and culture. She supports and advises on internal communications and engagement and employee engagement. She is also a member of the Leadership Team, which steers the organisation.
Director, National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education, USA
Bora Simmons serves as the founding director of the National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education. The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) initiated the Project in 1993 to help educators develop and deliver effective environmental education programs. The Project has drawn on the insights of literally thousands of educators across the United States and around the world to craft guidelines for top-quality environmental education.
Former President, Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) - Australia
Dr. Pearson is the Former President of Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) (2010 – 2014 & 2018 – 2020) and Convenor of AAEE WA Chapter (2002 – 2022). She had an extensive career in teaching from Pre-primary through to University pre-service primary and early childhood education has enabled her to advocate for education for sustainability.
Professor of Early Childhood Education (ECE), Göteborg University, Sweden
Ingrid Pramling Samuelsson is a professor in Early Childhood Education and holds a UNESCO chair in ECE and Sustainable Development. She is the immediate past world president of OMEP (Organisation Mondiale pour l’Education Préscolaire). Her main research area is young children’s learning and well as conditions for learning in the early years.
Specialist Early Childhood & Environment Education, IndependenConsultant, India
Radhika Suri is an educationist with a remarkable career spanning over 3 decades in India. Formerly the Director of Environment Education at the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), India, she led the programme across the country reaching millions of students, youth and educators. She also played a pivotal role as the Global Education Coordinator, spearheading transformative initiatives across 60 countries.
A true educator at heart, Radhika possesses extensive expertise in teaching, curriculum development, school establishment, and educator capacity building. She has an exceptional track record in seamlessly executing organisational transformation projects, implementing path-breaking best practices, and leveraging optimal pedagogical knowledge to enhance the learning experience of children and youth. Throughout her career, Radhika has collaborated with Indian and UN organisations, NGOs, State & National Education Boards , Ministries, and various institutions. She actively engages in policy advocacy with national and state education bodies, ensuring that her expertise directly influences educational policies and practices.
Radhika specialises in early childhood education, environment education, and literacy.
In an era marked by the urgency for youth to reconnect with nature, this workshop explores the efforts of Botanic Gardens and Park Authority and Nature Play WA to foster outdoor and place-based learning within Western Australia. Kings Park and Botanic Garden, cherished for their recreational, cultural, and natural significance, serve as a unique backdrop for a pioneering approach to nature-based education. Nature Play WA is a not-for-profit organisation committed to enhancing the well-being of Western Australian children through nature-focused outdoor play. Together, they have catalysed the evolution of nature play in Australia.
Manager Engagement, Botanic Gardens and Park Authority
Manager Engagement, Botanic Gardens and Park Authority
Jason has a passion is to work with communities, governments, and businesses to challenge their understanding of environmental stewardship and nature-based education. He is fortunate to couple is interests in education, conservation, and strategy development to create meaningful projects to progress as Manager Engagement at the Botanic Gardens and Park Authority. Over his 14 years in the sector has completed a Bachelor’s of Environmental Management (Environmental Science & Conservation Biology) and a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education (Mathematics and Science). He is also privileged to be a Vice President of the Australian Association for Environmental Education.
Entrepreneur, Economist, and Author, Switzerland
Inaugural Director, UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP), India
Acting Provost and a Professor of Natural Language Processing, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)
Director, Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute, The George Washington University, USA
Entrepreneur, Economist, and Author, Switzerland
Gunter Pauli was born in Antwerp, Belgium in March 1956. In 1979, he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Loyola University (now the University of Antwerp) in Belgium and received his master’s degree in business administration from INSEAD in 1982 in Fontainebleau, France, on a Rotary International Foundation scholarship. During his studies, he worked at a variety of jobs to “support his family, his education, and to save money, which allowed him to travel extensively during the summer vacations.” In 1978, he was elected national president of the student union AIESEC.
Inaugural Director, UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP), India
Anantha Duraiappah served as the inaugural director of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP), a UNESCO Category 1 Research Institute in the Asia Pacific since 2014-2023. He is responsible for developing the Empathy, Mindfulness, Compassion, Critical inquiry (EMC2) model -the institute’s novel approach to Social and Emotional Learning- to achieve SDG 4. A strong believer in personalized learning and Artificial Intelligence for good, he initiated and, oversaw the development of the Institute’s AI -powered, GDPR compliant learning platform FramerSpace- now being used across many countries.
He is an academic and a science policy advocate at heart and is a fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), and World Academy of Arts and Sciences (WAAS). He was the co-chair of the International Science and Evidence-based Education Assessment (ISEEA) and the Biodiversity synthesis group of the Kofi Annan commissioned Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. He continues to publish extensively in the field of economics, environment, education. He is also an avid Kendo Player.
Acting Provost and a Professor of Natural Language Processing, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)
Tim Baldwin is Acting Provost and a Professor of Natural Language Processing at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), in addition to being a Melbourne Laureate Professor in the School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne.
Tim completed a BSc(CS/Maths) and BA(Linguistics/Japanese) at The University of Melbourne in 1995, and an MEng(CS) and PhD(CS) at the Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1998 and 2001, respectively. He then worked as a Senior Research Engineer at the Center for the Study of Language and Information,
Stanford University, before taking up a faculty position at The University of Melbourne in 2004. In 2022, he relocated to Abu Dhabi as Chair of the NLP Department and Associate Provost at MBZUAI.
Tim's research has been funded by organisations including the Australian Research Council, Google, Microsoft, Xerox, ByteDance, SEEK, NTT, and Fujitsu, and has been featured in MIT Tech Review, IEEE Spectrum, Reuters, CNN, The Times, and ABC News. He is the author of over 450 peer-reviewed publications across diverse topics in natural language processing and AI, with over 22,000 citations and an h-index of 70 (Google Scholar), in addition to being an ARC Future Fellow, ACL President in 2022, and the recipient of a number of awards at top conferences including AACL, ACL, EACL, EMNLP, and *SEM.
Director, Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute, The George Washington University, USA
Dr. Costis Toregas is the director of the Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute at The George Washington University, where he manages and conducts education, research and service projects in cybersecurity and privacy. His current research interests include cybersecurity risk assessment and organizational strategies, the role of insurance in cyber risk management, the use of block chain in Disaster Risk Reduction, apprenticeships and exploring a fuller utilization of Community Colleges in cybersecurity workforce strategies. He is a consultant to the National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center where he is responsible for international program expansion and East Coast representation to academia, industry and government. He serves on several non-profit boards including the National Cyber League, Ecocity Builders, Women in Cyber Security, and is a Trustee of the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics at UCLA.
Local adaptation and facilitation of global online courses for environmental educators by Bomyung Seo
FuturePitch@Smartfeld: Prototyping Tomorrow with Entrepreneurship and New Technologies by Mathias Kirf
Model My Watershed: A free professional-grade GIS watershed-modeling web app for students, community scientists, and professionals by Benjamin Dietrich
Director, Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute, The George Washington University, USA
Senior Programme Designer, RCE Tongyeong (Tongyeong Education Foundation for ESD)
Professor, St.Gallen University of Teacher Education // Pädagogische Hochschule St. Gallen
Student, Millersville University of Pennsylvania and Kennett High School
Director, Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute, The George Washington University, USA
Dr. Costis Toregas is the director of the Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute at The George Washington University, where he manages and conducts education, research and service projects in cybersecurity and privacy. His current research interests include cybersecurity risk assessment and organizational strategies, the role of insurance in cyber risk management, the use of block chain in Disaster Risk Reduction, apprenticeships and exploring a fuller utilization of Community Colleges in cybersecurity workforce strategies. He is a consultant to the National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center where he is responsible for international program expansion and East Coast representation to academia, industry and government. He serves on several non-profit boards including the National Cyber League, Ecocity Builders, Women in Cyber Security, and is a Trustee of the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics at UCLA.
Senior Programme Designer, RCE Tongyeong (Tongyeong Education Foundation for ESD)
Bomyung SEO, a dedicated advocate for sustainability, studies in Environmental Science from Gongju Graduate University. Since 2017, she has contributed significantly to RCE Tongyeong, where they've pioneered Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programs.
Professor, St.Gallen University of Teacher Education // Pädagogische Hochschule St. Gallen
Mathias Kirf works since 2018 as a professional STEM-educator at the the University of Teacher Education St. Gallen and leads projects in the Smartfeld (www.smartfeld.ch). He has a strong background in environmental sciences with a focus on chemistry.
Smartfeld at a glance: In St.Gallen, the higher educational institutions have created a common lab to fuse technology and creativity for STEM-Education: Smartfeld. Smartfeld reaches out to 3500 pupils per year. Smartfeld it tackles SDGs, future skills and physical computing in co-creation with active teachers and influenced by start-up spirit.
Student, Millersville University of Pennsylvania and Kennett High School
Mr. Benjamin Dietrich is a member of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Students Leadership program that aims to inspire students to use their voices to speak for their generation and advocate for environmental issues that speak to them. Mr. Dietrich is the founding president of the Land Stewardship Club at his school, where he leads peers in making a difference in their local watershed.
The goal of this session is to introduce the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) framework for designing student investigations of local environmental issues and taking action. Presenters will share the capacity building efforts in the state of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. to train formal and nonformal educators in the MWEE framework along with example MWEE units. Created by the U.S.A. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the MWEE has the four essential elements of environmental issue definition, outdoor field experiences, synthesis and conclusions, and environmental action.
Attendees of this session will leave with resources about the MWEE framework, large-scale environmental literacy capacity building strategies, and examples of how to create and use outdoor learning spaces.
Director of Education, Stroud Water Research Center
Director of Education, Stroud Water Research Center
Steve Kerlin, Ph.D. is the Director of Education at Stroud Water Research Center. He manages the Stroud Center's local (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.), national, and international watershed education programs and educator professional development. Prior to joining the Stroud Center in 2016, Dr. Kerlin was a professor of Environmental Education, Nature Center and Camp Management, and Science Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Northern Kentucky University. Prior to that he was a public school science teacher.
With today’s environmental and social challenges becoming more urgent and complex, it is essential that EE professionals across sectors have the skills, knowledge, and networks to lead lasting change across a diversity of audiences and settings. They must also be able to play an active role in building an inclusive EE movement that promotes high quality EE for all learners and communities, and be able to adapt to rapidly changing times. In line with WEEC’s Theme #3, A Worldwide Community for Sustainability as the Goal, this session will dive into the role that global networks and learning communities can play in cultivating EE leaders for the world we experience today, where cross-cultural understanding, collaboration, and adaptation, among other capacities, are key.
Senior Manager, International Programs and EE 30 Under 30, North American Association for Environmental Education
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
Senior Manager, International Programs and EE 30 Under 30, North American Association for Environmental Education
Nina Hamilton leads NAAEE's youth leadership initiatives and supports the Global Environmental Education Partnership's efforts to build capacity for EE across the globe. Before NAAEE, Nina worked on community-based conservation, land rights, gender equity, participatory research, and global network coordination in the U.S., Madagascar, and Gabon. Nina is particularly passionate about working across cultures to connect people with the resources they need to maximize their impact, while combining her interests in the environment, social equity, and youth engagement. Nina has a Master's in Environmental Management from Duke University and a Bachelor's in Biology from Kenyon College.
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
Judy Braus brings to her role as NAAEE Executive Director a wealth of experience in the environmental education profession, with a focus on conservation education, diversity and inclusion, and using the power of education to help create healthier communities that empower local communities, stakeholders, and individuals to help restore and protect the environment. She comes to NAAEE from the National Audubon Society, where she was the Senior Vice President of Education and Centers, overseeing an extensive nationwide network of nature centers and educators. Prior to that, she led the education programs at World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the U.S. Peace Corps, and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).
Eco-Écoles & Outils Pédagogiques : La Fondation et son Centre en Action pour une Éducation Préscolaire Intégrée by Faiza Baheddis
Les activités Outdoor du Centre International Hassan II de Formation à l’Environnement by Meryem Khodari
منهج السنة النبوية في غرس وتنمية قيم التربية البيئية وأثره على الأطفال by محمود علي
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Project Manager Outils Pédagogiques liés à l'Education au Développement Durable, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l'Environnement
ESD Project Manager, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la protection de l’Environnement
مساعد معلم بقسم الاسلاميات, اكاديمية جيمس ولينجتون بدبي
Associate Professor, Zayed University
Tina Sleiman is a certified green designer, an associate professor of graphic design at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi, and a mother of three children. Driver by her passion for sustainability, she actively promotes responsible production and consumption in her lifestyle as well as in her academic and professional practice.
Project Manager Outils Pédagogiques liés à l'Education au Développement Durable, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l'Environnement
Je m'appelle Faiza Baheddis, je suis ingénieur agronome spécialisée en Sciences et Techniques des Productions Végétales de l'Ecole Nationale d'Agriculture de Meknès et j'occupe actuellement le poste de Project Manager Outils Pédagogiques liés à l'Education au Développement Durable, au sein du Centre International Hassan II de Formation à l'Environnement, bras pédagogique de la Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l'Environnement située à Rabat, Maroc.
ESD Project Manager, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la protection de l’Environnement
مساعد معلم بقسم الاسلاميات, اكاديمية جيمس ولينجتون بدبي
محمود محمد علي
مدرس الإسلاميات بأكاديمية جيمس ويلنجتون بدبي
حاصل على ليسانس الآداب والتربية عام 2015 من جامعة الأزهر الشريف
حاصل على ليسانس أصول الدين والدعوة قسم الحديث الشريف عام 2020 جامعة الأزهر الشريف
حاصل على دبلوم الإرشاد النفسي التربوي جامعة أسوان
حاصل على تمهيدي الدراسات العليا قسم الحديث الشريف جامعة الأزهر الشريف
باحث ماجستير بقسم الحديث الشريف بكلية أصول الدين بأسيوط
Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Development in the Middle East: Pathways to Community Resilience by Jeremy B Williams
Nature Education for a Planetary Citizenship - the ECoNNECT project by Yolanda Ziaka
Classroom Gardens in an Early Childhood Setting in the UAE: The Importance of Biophilic Design in Place-based Learning by Anna Dillon and Moss Turner
Professor of Biodiversity, Suez Canal University & Chairman of Nature and Science Foundation, Egypt
Professor of Practice, Zayed University
Coordinator, Polis - International Network for Environmental Education
Associate Professor, Emirates College for Advanced Education
Landscape Architect, Independent
Professor of Biodiversity, Suez Canal University & Chairman of Nature and Science Foundation, Egypt
Professor of Biodiversity, Suez Canal University & Chairman of Nature and Science Foundation, Egypt. Samy worked for the last 40 years to study the biodiversity of the high mountains of Sinai Peninsula, sharing the study to declare St Katherine as protected area and as a natural and historical UNESCO site. From year 2004-2008, he was in charge (as a national coordinator) for the project entitled “BioMAP-Egypt” aiming to establish a national biodiversity database and maps for Egyptian flora and fauna under the auspices of Ministry of Environment (Egypt), UNDP and Italian Co-operation. Works with Operation Wallaceae Authority (UK) and the British Council (Egypt) on a project to document and monitor the biodiversity of Sinai Peninsula and to introduce international undergraduates to study the fauna and flora of the desert ecosystem. Got “the National Encouragement Prize in Biology” from Egyptian Academy of Science and Technolgy and a number of medals and certificates from Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Published 100 research papers in national and international journals, 6 scientific books, 28 children stories & 8 claymation children films. In 2016, published a book on the desert people “Bedouin” heritage and natural history in the high mountains of South Sinai, the book entitled “Gardens of aSacred Landscape. Bedouin Heritage and Natural History”. The book published in English by American University Press in Egypt and translated into Arabic. Chair of Nature and Science Foundation (NSF), a leading NGO in Egypt working on conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems.
Professor of Practice, Zayed University
An ecological economist with more than 30 years of experience in higher education, Professor Jeremy Williams has broad international exposure having lived and worked in the UK, Australia, Singapore, France, India, and UAE. He has held senior executive-level positions in both university and corporate sectors and is noted for his scholarship in education futures. Jeremy is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), an Apple Teacher, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator. He also serves on the UN PRME Middle East Steering Committee, and is also a member of the global PRME (i5) Expert Pedagogy Group (ExPeG).
Coordinator, Polis - International Network for Environmental Education
Economist, PhD in Environmental Education, Master's in Visual Arts and Art Sciences. Based in Greece, Coordinator of international projects on Environmental Education and Communication, involved in national and international environmental and educational NGOs and networks, as well as in regional authorities' agencies implementing and managing regional development projects. Author / co-author of articles and editor of books and periodicals on Environmental Education, pedagogy, and the ethics of responsibility.
Associate Professor, Emirates College for Advanced Education
Anna Dillon is a teacher educator and researcher at Emirates College for Advanced Education. Her research interests include early childhood education, bilingual education, translanguaging, English Medium Education, teacher education, and Third Culture Kids. She has a growing interest in sustainability practices and how they may have an impact on early childhood education. Having worked in classrooms in the early years and primary settings for the first half of her career to date, she is concerned with assisting early childhood educators to reach their goals for the holistic development of young children.
Landscape Architect, Independent
Moss Turner is a professional Landscape Architect with over ten year’s experience practicing in the UAE and KSA. He currently holds the position of Design Director – Landscape at the King Salman Park in Riyadh. He is also a Permaculture designer and advocate of Holistic Management. An avid proponent of biophilia, he views nature immersion as an essential element of mental health and wellbeing.
FLA, in the context of the collaboration agreement with Regione Lombardia – General Direction Environment and Climate, contributed to advice the setting of long-lasting regional strategies within the adoption of systemic tools. In compliance with international guidelines, FLA promotes good practices at the local scale, scientific research projects on sustainable development, and integrates ESD into regional policies and programs. Aim of the workshop would be sharing and discussion, among the regional administrations joining the networks Regions4 and 4motors4Europe which are invited to the congress, about ways they experienced in framing regional EE and ESD programs in the perspective of the UNESCO, to benchmark the most relevant outcomes and practices in a peer context.
General Director, Lombardy Foundation for the Environment
, Lombardy Foundation for the Environment – WEEC Network
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General Director, Lombardy Foundation for the Environment
, Lombardy Foundation for the Environment – WEEC Network
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The Middle East stands at a crossroads, where the voices and actions of youth activists are propelling the region towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. This paper presents a collection of case studies that illuminate the dynamic interplay between youth activism and sustainable enterprise.
The purpose of this study is to delve into the motivations, challenges, and successes of youth-led enterprises. We apply a multiple case study approach and empirically analyze how activism drives innovation, fosters collaboration, and engages local communities and stakeholders, creating a ripple effect of sustainable practices and consciousness throughout the region. Our research questions are: How does youth-led entrepreneurship support region’s transformation for a sustainable development? What drives the success of sustainable youth-led entrepreneurship? How does social network theory support the phenomenon of passion-driven sustainable enterprise’s success?
These case studies showcase a range of sustainable enterprises in the Middle East, led by visionary young activists, and encompass various sectors, including:
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
'Passionate business and societal/personal transformation for sustainability advocate with a global profile, experienced in academia, industry and consulting, Dr. Veronika has received her PhD from Jonkoping International Business School, Sweden. She is currently combining her interests in academia/education and entrepreneurship via interdisciplinary research and teaching/community involvement at College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Zayed University in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Fostering Community Stewardship Through Place-Based Learning: Insights from Burrenbeo Trust Initiatives by Aine Bird
Innovative pedagogies for transformative sustainability action learning in India by Meena AS
Redesigning educational cities through common practices. Historic Garden as intergenerational Playground by Maria Letizia Montalbano
Professor of Biodiversity, Suez Canal University & Chairman of Nature and Science Foundation, Egypt
PhD Reseacher/Manager, University of Galway/Burrenbeo Trust
, CEE India
Sociologist, IL Giardino del Guasto Association - Bologna
Professor of Biodiversity, Suez Canal University & Chairman of Nature and Science Foundation, Egypt
Professor of Biodiversity, Suez Canal University & Chairman of Nature and Science Foundation, Egypt. Samy worked for the last 40 years to study the biodiversity of the high mountains of Sinai Peninsula, sharing the study to declare St Katherine as protected area and as a natural and historical UNESCO site. From year 2004-2008, he was in charge (as a national coordinator) for the project entitled “BioMAP-Egypt” aiming to establish a national biodiversity database and maps for Egyptian flora and fauna under the auspices of Ministry of Environment (Egypt), UNDP and Italian Co-operation. Works with Operation Wallaceae Authority (UK) and the British Council (Egypt) on a project to document and monitor the biodiversity of Sinai Peninsula and to introduce international undergraduates to study the fauna and flora of the desert ecosystem. Got “the National Encouragement Prize in Biology” from Egyptian Academy of Science and Technolgy and a number of medals and certificates from Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Published 100 research papers in national and international journals, 6 scientific books, 28 children stories & 8 claymation children films. In 2016, published a book on the desert people “Bedouin” heritage and natural history in the high mountains of South Sinai, the book entitled “Gardens of aSacred Landscape. Bedouin Heritage and Natural History”. The book published in English by American University Press in Egypt and translated into Arabic. Chair of Nature and Science Foundation (NSF), a leading NGO in Egypt working on conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems.
PhD Reseacher/Manager, University of Galway/Burrenbeo Trust
Since 2012, Áine has worked with the Burrenbeo Trust, an independent charity focused on connecting people with place and facilitating peoples understanding of their role in caring for such places. Áine holds a BSc (Hons) in Science, an MSc in Science Communications and an MEd where she focused her research on the Primary Teachers perspective on place-based learning. In 2018, Áine’s commenced an Irish Research Council funded employment-based PhD in partnership with the School of Geography at University of Galway. This project looks to evaluate the role of place-based learning in community stewardship and share the learnings from Burrenbeo Trusts work with others.
, CEE India
Sociologist, IL Giardino del Guasto Association - Bologna
Sociologist, carries out research and teaching activities for universities and governmental organizations in Germany and Italy. Her studies focus on Urban Marginality, Childhood conditions and urban space , Community Capacity Building and Sustainability. Adjunct Professor of Sociology of Environment, Migration and Local communities and Methodology of sociologic research at the University of Palermo (1998 to 2006). 1° Prize for excellence in teaching for practice AESOP 2003 for the Course "The town of children “ of Urban Planning and Territorial Urban and Environmental Planning- UniPa . Lecturer at the M.A. “ Integrated Relational Tourism”. Vice president of “Il Giardino del Guasto”, awarded at the 2013 Biennale of public space INU
As the climate crisis escalates, Environmental Education (EE) has found broad local and global support as a much-needed tool for addressing the environmental, economic, and social justice issues arising from the impacts of a changing climate. The range of education supporters, including environmental and education agencies/ministries, multilateral organizations, the United Nations, regional-level organizations, NGOs, and the private sector are striving to infuse, integrate, and mainstream EE and the perspective of sustainability into their work as a way to address the impact of climate change on people, the planet, and social issues. While these supporters of environmental education may have varied motivations—individual action for sustainability, behavior change, organizational change, social learning and/or workforce development, educating every citizen around the world about the need to live and work sustainably is the objective. In short, the climate crisis will not and cannot be solved without education. Robust economies and environmental justice will not and cannot be achieved without education.
Senior Education Specialist, Environmental Protection Agency - USA
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
Senior Education Specialist, Environmental Protection Agency - USA
Ginger Potter is the Senior Education Specialist in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Education (OEE). She is serves as the Project Officer for the National Environmental Education and Training program. Her other duties include providing advice and consultation on the development, implementation and management of national and international environmental education programming. She also provides strategic planning, management and organizational development expertise to EPA EE programs, activities and products. She is responsible for research, evaluation and program assessment and strategic planning. Ms. Potter also serves as the co-chair of the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP).
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
Judy Braus brings to her role as NAAEE Executive Director a wealth of experience in the environmental education profession, with a focus on conservation education, diversity and inclusion, and using the power of education to help create healthier communities that empower local communities, stakeholders, and individuals to help restore and protect the environment. She comes to NAAEE from the National Audubon Society, where she was the Senior Vice President of Education and Centers, overseeing an extensive nationwide network of nature centers and educators. Prior to that, she led the education programs at World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the U.S. Peace Corps, and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).
The Al Wathba Wetland Reserve is located just outside of the Mussafah industrial area of Abu Dhabi city. It is a blend of desert, sabkha and aquatic ecosystems. The geological outcrops are offering insights to recent climate history of the region, with conglomerates deposited from river systems that transported rock material from the Oman Mountains to Abu Dhabi (Hili Formation). The overlying fossil dunes of the Ghayathi Formation display Quaternary climate change, with dune formation during cold periods when the Arabian Gulf was dry and warmer, more humid periods when rising groundwater levels caused stabilization and weak cementation of the dunes. The inland sabkha environments can be observed in or around depressions and lakes, where the groundwater level is sufficiently close to the surface so that evaporation occurs through the capillary zone.
Chair Natural History Group Abu Dhabi, Emirates Natural History Group Abu Dhabi
Chair Natural History Group Abu Dhabi, Emirates Natural History Group Abu Dhabi
Mac in Geology-Paleontology, voluntary field work and species recording, and wildlife photographer since 2015, Chair of the Natural History Group Abu Dhabi since 2020, Bish Brown Award 2021
Over the course of more than 5 decades the Cheakamus Centre (NV Outdoor School) has not only been able to survive but thrive. The success of this bio-cultural field school on the banks of the Cheakamus River in unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Squamish Nation has only been possible through a establishing and nurturing coalitions. These coalitions have included; indigenous government, colonial governments at three levels, public jurisdictions, environmental/ecological agencies to name a few and most importantly a coalition with educational programs and the more than human world. It is through these coalitions that the bio-cultural integrity and on-going experiential learning has been made possible for decades to come. The environmental vibrancy and adjacent natural habitats have also been enhanced through these complex and multi-layered coalitions, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally!
Sessional Instructor & PhD Student, Simon Fraser University
Sessional Instructor & PhD Student, Simon Fraser University
Victor was a teaching Principal at the North Vancouver Outdoor School (Cheakamus Centre) 1984 - 2013. His work focusses on place-conscious and nature-based experiential learning. Victor became part of Wild Pedagogies in 2014 and presented at WEEC 2015. This is an area of personal endeavour, experience and research to-date. In 2016 Victor began mentoring students in the Graduate Education Diploma in Experiential Place & Nature-based Learning at SFU. In 2017 Victor became a PhD student in Education Theory and Practice at SFU with a focussing on the lasting impressions and impact experiential place and nature-based learning. In 2018 Victor began work as a Faculty Associate at UBC within the Education for Sustainability Cohort.
Deputy Regional Director, UNEP, West Asia Office, Lebanon
Minister of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates
Director General, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Kenya
Former Education Minister, Italy
Senior Education Specialist, Environmental Protection Agency - USA
Deputy Regional Director, UNEP, West Asia Office, Lebanon
Dr Haddad has over 25 years of expertise in the fields of sustainable development, environmental management and climate change. He assumed his duties as the Deputy Regional Director for UNEP in 2018. He has been responsible for overseeing the development of regional programmes to respond to national and regional priorities for environment protection, climate change,
pollution control and resource efficiency. He developed, managed and now supervise from UNEP side the strategic cooperation programme with the Ministry of Environment, Water and
Agriculture. Earlier, he played a leading role in scaling up climate finance in the region and assisting countries meeting their obligations under UNFCCC and Paris Agreement as well as
developing projects to reduce green gas house emissions and build resilience through adaptation planning and implementation. Mr Haddad worked at UNEP Headquarters in Kenya as Global Task Manager for Capacity Building for implementation of Rio Conventions on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Biological Biodiversity (CBD) and Combating desertification (UNCCD). Between 1998- 2003, he coordinated a large regional programme for marine conservation of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia after serving Sustainable Development Advisor with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Yemen. Before joining the UN, Mr Haddad was Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Sanaa’ Yemen. Mr Haddad holds a Doctorate degree in Biology from the University of York, UK.
Minister of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates
Director General, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Kenya
Mamo is the Director General of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Kenya, has more than 25 years of experience in Public Service in Environment Sector and served in various leadership positions in his close to two decades at NEMA, Kenya. He has served in several Boards and also as the Chair of the Natural Sciences Committee at Kenya National Commission to UNESCO
Mamo is a recipient of the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS), a Presidential Award, in recognition of his distinguished service to Kenya.
Mamo holds a bachelor's Degree from Egerton University and a Master's Degree in Environmental Education from the School of Environmental Studies, Kenyatta University. He is an Alumni of the prestigious International Leadership Development Program (IVLP), Washington DC, USA (2013)
Mamo was recently awarded the Africa’s Public sector CEO of the Year and the top 50 public sector leader in the Environment Sector in Africa.
Under his leadership, NEMA was recognized as the UN persons of the Year 2022 (runners up) and also as the Africa Environmental Regulator of the Year 2022. He was the head of the Government delegation to the second session of the intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution held at UNESCO HQs, in Paris, France.
Former Education Minister, Italy
Lorenzo Fioramonti is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences of the University of Surrey (UK), where he directs the Institute for Sustainability. After spending two decades in South Africa, he returned to his birth country, Italy, to be appointed as a Member of Parliament and the Minister of Education, University and Research (2018-2019). One of his first decisions was to make education on sustainable development mandatory in all schools. The news made headlines worldwide, as Italy became the first country globally to take such a decision.
Senior Education Specialist, Environmental Protection Agency - USA
Ginger Potter is the Senior Education Specialist in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Education (OEE). She is serves as the Project Officer for the National Environmental Education and Training program. Her other duties include providing advice and consultation on the development, implementation and management of national and international environmental education programming. She also provides strategic planning, management and organizational development expertise to EPA EE programs, activities and products. She is responsible for research, evaluation and program assessment and strategic planning. Ms. Potter also serves as the co-chair of the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP).
Little Green Steps WA (LGSWA) is a unique and innovative program for early childhood educators and childcare providers to connect them with our hub of practical resources to achieve sustainable accreditation. In Australia the early childhood is identified as being from birth to eight years of age and therefore is part of childcare sites, kindergarten, family daycare, pre-primary, years one to three of formal education. In Australia the National Quality Standard (NQS) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) are mandated for all early years’ educators to understand and implement in their practices and is used to evaluate individuals and early years centres.
Former President, Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) - Australia
Former President, Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) - Australia
Dr. Pearson is the Former President of Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) (2010 – 2014 & 2018 – 2020) and Convenor of AAEE WA Chapter (2002 – 2022). She had an extensive career in teaching from Pre-primary through to University pre-service primary and early childhood education has enabled her to advocate for education for sustainability.
Łódź Schools for Climate - Shaping Habits for better future by Agnieszka Pietrzak and Anna Wierzbicka
Review Of Transdisciplinary Approaches To Food-Water-Energy Nexus - A Guide Towards Sustainable Development: Issues And Challenges by Alluri Venkata Nagavarma
Environmental Specialist,
Head of ecological education promotion, City of Łódź Office Ecology and Climate Department
Director, City of Łódź Office, Environment Management Department
Professor & Head en Economics, Dept. of Economics D.N.R. (Autonomous) College
Canada Research Chair, Mount Royal University
Environmental Specialist,
Environmental Specialist with extensive experience of over 38 years in dealing with international agencies, governments, CSOs, media, etc.. and fostering regional and international partnerships. He has extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and in issues related to sustainable development, especially education, climate change, sustainable water management, disaster risk reduction, among others.He is the Founder and General Coordinator of the Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED) establishment in 1990, which brings together Arab views towards regional and global issues and represents Arab CSOs at the League of Arab States. In 2012, RAED has launched the Egyptian Sustainable Development Forum, which is considered a “Think Tank” to facilitate a process of dialogue among various stakeholders on integrating sustainability in different sectors, especially education.ESDF, under Dr Adly’s leadership, has been focusing in the last 10 years on ESD and succeeded in establishing partnerships with Egyptian Universities ESDF developed the capacities of more than 800 university students on SDGs. Also, established a regional partnership with the Cypriot Ministry of Culture and Education to share their experience on ESD on the regional and national levels.
Head of ecological education promotion, City of Łódź Office Ecology and Climate Department
A graduate of the Faculty of Economics and Sociology at the University of Lodz.
An expert with over 20 years of experience in project management, promotion and marketing. In the years 2014-2017, responsible for promoting the Expo International 2022 Exhibition on the subject of revitalization; since 2018 responsible for promoting the organization of the Expo Horticultural 2029 Exhibition: "Nature of the City".
From 2020, head of the ecological education and promotion department at the City Hall of Łódź: managing projects related to blue-green infrastructure, cooperation with business in the area of ESG. Initiator and implementer of environmental education programs for children, adults and seniors
Director, City of Łódź Office, Environment Management Department
A graduate of the Faculty of Economics and Sociology at the University of Lodz. PhD in economics.
An expert with over 10 years of experience in project management.
In the years 2014-2017, responsible for organize Expo International 2022 Exhibition in the subject of revitalization; since 2018, responsible for organizing the Expo Horticultural 2029 Exhibition in Łódź: "Nature of the City".
Since 2019, Director of the Department of Environmental Development at the City of Łódź Office: managing projects related to blue-green infrastructure, ecological education, cooperation with business in the ESG area, as well as adaptation to climate change, including the City Climate Mission "100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030".
Professor & Head en Economics, Dept. of Economics D.N.R. (Autonomous) College
1.International Conference on “Asia Food Security” (ICAFS-2011), organized RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security(NTS) Studies and Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA ) , SINGAPORE , Sponsored by FAO, ADB, Michigan University USA, Presented a paper / poster entitled “FOOD INSECURITY : A GROWING THREAT IN ASIA”.
2.UNESCO International Symposium on Scientific, Technological and Policy Innovations for Improved Water Quality Monitoring in the Post-2015 SDGs Frame Work”, Organized by UNESCO-IHP, KYOTO UNIVERSITY, JAPAN, 15-18 JULY 2015, KYOTO-OTSU, JAPAN, LBERI, JAPAN, and presented a research paper “ The Economics of Water Quality: Issues and Challenges”.
Canada Research Chair, Mount Royal University
Ranjan Datta, PhD. Canada Research Chair in Community Disaster Research at Indigenous Studies, Department of Humanities, Mount Royal University, Calgary. Alberta, Canada. Ranjan’s research interests include advocating for Indigenous environmental sustainbilities, responsibilities for decolonial research, Indigenous water and energy justice, critical anti-racist climate change resilience, and cross-cultural community research. He has a total of 58 peer-reviewed publications, including 3 books, 5 edited books, 2 journal special issues, on decolonial research, traditional story sharing, Indigenist community-based participatory action research, Indigenous land-water and sustainabilities issues.
Current Situation:
Florida / Caribbean barrier reef has already been lost.
Great barrier reef of Australia lost around 65% of its corals , there are immense efforts exerted by Scientists and marine biologists to protect and maintain the remaining 35%.
Red Sea/ Eastern Africa and Arabian Gulf are highly threatened as well.
The philosophy of “protection is always preferred over restoration” is a luxury that no longer applies to most regions. NOW Restoration is necessary to preserve the biodiversity and functionality of reefs and ensure the sustainability of their resources.
Founder, Alpha Shop
Founder, Alpha Shop
PADI MASTER SCUBA DIVING TRAINER
Passionate diver, sea addicted person.
Taking responsibility toward educating people about marine life.
Bringing awareness toward climate change and impact on marine life
Intensively volunteering at marine life restoration efforts
OWSI / EFR Instructor / infant EFR instructor
PADI – Specialty Instructor
PADI – Distinctive Specialty Instructor
GPS /Digital Underwater Navigation, Corals’ diseases, Citizen science / marine
biology
Dubai Diving volunteering team:
Team member contributing at efforts for fighting ghost nets.
Corals UAE team:
Team member contributing at efforts for corals restoration.
The UN Decade's appeal for action amid biodiversity loss, climate change, and rising pollution resonates worldwide. Ecosystem restoration requires a robust global movement and stakeholder collaboration. Civil Society Organisation, institutions, students, businesses, land managers, policymakers, investors, and philanthropists are increasingly involved in ecosystem restoration.
Ecosystem restoration requires more qualified restoration scientists, land and project managers, entrepreneurs, and practitioners. Current training methods may not give practitioners the cross-disciplinary knowledge needed for ecological restoration. Restoration practitioners need training across a range of disciplines and techniques, from natural and social science to project management and hands-on, operational restoration and reintroduction activities requiring knowledge and skills transfer.
Director, Rewilding Academy
Director, UN Champions of the Earth Winner, Rewilding Academy
Director, Rewilding Academy
Arend is an ecologist with over 25 years of experience in biodiversity conservation, strategic planning, and program management. He has worked extensively across sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Asia. Arend has led long-term programmes with a specific emphasis on community-based management of protected areas and corridors, as well as capacity development at the local level. In recognition of this work, the African Conservation Network programme has been honoured with the prestigious Stockholm Challenge Award. Additionally, Arend teaches ecosystem restoration, GIS, and remote sensing at institutes in Europe and Africa. He helps co-ordinating two UN Restoration Challenges, while serving as the GEF CSO Network Regional Focal Point for Europe.
Director, UN Champions of the Earth Winner, Rewilding Academy
Dr. Purnima Devi Barman is a wildlife biologist and environmental educator from Assam, India. She is more popular and known as “Hargila Baido,” aka “Stork Sister" globally because of her story of restoring an endangered bird Greater Adjutant (Leptoptilos dubius). She is the founder of the Hargila Army, an all-female conservation initiative dedicated to protecting the greater adjutant stork in Assam, India. Through the Hargila Army, she has mobilized 10,000 rural women, giving them a voice for the bird and biodiversity, and has educated thousands of children through her environmental education program over the last 20 years.
In 2022, she was awarded with the UN Champions of the Earth Award in the Entrepreneurial Vision category, which is the highest environmental honour of UN from UNEP. In 2017, Purnima was the recipient of Nari Shakti Puraskar, the highest civilian award for women, presented by the President of India. In the same year she was also awarded with the Whitley Award, knows as Green Oscar Presented by HRH Princess Anne.
Iraq, a country eroded by more than two decades of corruption, armed conflict and oil extraction, is ranked amongst the top five countries most vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change. Local impacts, including rapid desertification, are framing Iraq´s future under an umbrella of food and water insecurity, resource-induced conflict, loss of arable, and uninhabitable land and forced displacement. Building collective resilience in this context is crucial for safeguarding the health and wellbeing of all Iraqi residents. We, Bring Hope Humanitarian Foundation, aim to support Iraq´s resilience by greening the country through empowering and building the capacity of Iraq’s population.
Program Lead, Bring Hope Humanitarian Foundation
Program Lead, Bring Hope Humanitarian Foundation
Melissa has worked in the humanitarian and development sector across Australia, Asia, Africa and the Middle East in program management and advisory roles in human and environmental protection, peacebuilding and women’s and children’s rights.
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Defne Mey Dilsiz is a student at Piri Reis Secondary School in Turkey. She has led projects recognized by international programs such as UNESCO Green Citizens and Young Reporters For The Environment. Defne Mey, who has experience working in many award-winning projects, is working on the localization of sustainability goals in the SÜGEP Young Leaders Program.
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Nehir Alemdağ is a student at (ACI) American High School in Turkey. She has led projects recognized by international programs such as UNESCO Green Citizens and Young Reporters For The Environment. Nehir who has experience working in many award-winning projects, is working on the localization of sustainability goals in the SÜGEP Young Leaders Program.
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Nehir Göknar is a student at Bahçeşehir High School in Turkey. She has led projects recognized by international programs such as UNESCO Green Citizens and Young Reporters For The Environment. Nehir who has experience working in many award-winning projects, is working on the localization of sustainability goals in the SÜGEP Young Leaders Program.
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Yasmin Ulu is a student at Bahçeşehir High School in Turkey. She has led projects recognized by international programs such as UNESCO Green Citizens and Young Reporters For The Environment. Yasmin who has experience working in many award-winning projects, is working on the localization of sustainability goals in the SÜGEP Young Leaders Program.
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
Conservation Outreach and Citizen Science, Emirates Nature WWF
Land-based Lecturer, Cambian Lufton College, UK
Senior Environment Education Consultant, UNEP
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
Judy Braus brings to her role as NAAEE Executive Director a wealth of experience in the environmental education profession, with a focus on conservation education, diversity and inclusion, and using the power of education to help create healthier communities that empower local communities, stakeholders, and individuals to help restore and protect the environment. She comes to NAAEE from the National Audubon Society, where she was the Senior Vice President of Education and Centers, overseeing an extensive nationwide network of nature centers and educators. Prior to that, she led the education programs at World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the U.S. Peace Corps, and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).
Conservation Outreach and Citizen Science, Emirates Nature WWF
Arabella heads up the Conservation Outreach & Citizen Science team at Emirates Nature-WWF, the local environmental charity that works in association with WWF, the global conservation organization. A marine biologist with excellent people skills, Arabella is known for her work with Hawksbill turtles as well as the enthusiasm with which she leads some of UAE’s most exciting environmental outreach programmes. Her primary focus at Emirates Nature-WWF is on harnessing the power of community, to create transformative impact that leads to an optimistic future for our planet and society. To this end, she steers the development and implementation of a wide range of hands-on experiences, engaging digital activities, dialogue, field volunteering and citizen science initiatives. These include Emirates Nature-WWF’s civil society mobilization programme Leaders of Change, which uses experiential learning to equip and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to take action towards a net zero and nature positive future. As well as numerous citizen science initiatives which allow the general public to contribute to scientific research and conservation work. Arabella has also been instrumental in the development of the youth movement Connect with Nature which gives UAE youth access to learning and leadership opportunities, one-ofa- kind experiences, and thrilling adventures.
Arabella is no stranger to the Middle East; she grew up travelling the world, spending four years in Oman as a teenager. She studied marine biology at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and began her career on a remote island in the Maldives, educating isolated communities about biology, sustainability and marine conservation. She served as the first “Resident Marine Biologist” at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, before moving to Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi where she developed a host of activities and initiatives that helped further the
understanding, appreciation and protection of nature on Saadiyat Island. While in this role, Arabella volunteered as the co-chair of the Abu Dhabi Chapter of the Emirates Natural History Group. A vocal advocate for nature in the UAE, she has been featured in local and international media outlets including The National, Gulf News, BBC, Abu Dhabi world, Abu Dhabi Classic
FM, Dubai Eye and Etihad magazine. Her story was recently featured in “Dreamers: Where Land Meets Sea," an imaginative storybook published by the UAE Pavilion at Expo. In 2018, she was voted the winner of the Pride of Abu Dhabi Leadership Award. At work and beyond, Arabella can be found in nature, camping, hiking or snorkelling across the UAE.
Arabella heads up the Conservation Outreach & Citizen Science team at Emirates Nature-WWF, the local environmental charity that works in association with WWF, the global conservation organization. A marine biologist with excellent people skills, Arabella is known for her work with Hawksbill turtles as well as the enthusiasm with which she leads some of UAE’s most exciting environmental outreach programmes. Her primary focus at Emirates Nature-WWF is on harnessing the power of community, to create transformative impact that leads to an optimistic future for our planet and society. To this end, she steers the development and implementation of a wide range of hands-on experiences, engaging digital activities, dialogue, field volunteering and citizen science initiatives. These include Emirates Nature-WWF’s civil society mobilization programme Leaders of Change, which uses experiential learning to equip and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to take action towards a net zero and nature positive future. As well as numerous citizen science initiatives which allow the general public to contribute to scientific research and conservation work. Arabella has also been instrumental in the development of the youth movement Connect with Nature which gives UAE youth access to learning and leadership opportunities, one-ofa- kind experiences, and thrilling adventures.
Arabella is no stranger to the Middle East; she grew up travelling the world, spending four years in Oman as a teenager. She studied marine biology at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and began her career on a remote island in the Maldives, educating isolated communities about biology, sustainability and marine conservation. She served as the first “Resident Marine Biologist” at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, before moving to Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi where she developed a host of activities and initiatives that helped further the
understanding, appreciation and protection of nature on Saadiyat Island. While in this role, Arabella volunteered as the co-chair of the Abu Dhabi Chapter of the Emirates Natural History Group. A vocal advocate for nature in the UAE, she has been featured in local and international media outlets including The National, Gulf News, BBC, Abu Dhabi world, Abu Dhabi Classic
FM, Dubai Eye and Etihad magazine. Her story was recently featured in “Dreamers: Where Land Meets Sea," an imaginative storybook published by the UAE Pavilion at Expo. In 2018, she was voted the winner of the Pride of Abu Dhabi Leadership Award. At work and beyond, Arabella can be found in nature, camping, hiking or snorkelling across the UAE.
Land-based Lecturer, Cambian Lufton College, UK
Senior Environment Education Consultant, UNEP
A gold medallist at the postgraduate degree course in geography, Gayatri took her M.Phil. degree from the Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University, with specialization on ‘The Human Impact on the Environment’. Since then, she has been ardently committed to spreading education and awareness about the environment. She taught for several years at university and high school before devoting 15 years at the Environment Agency- Abu Dhabi, to raise the profile of environment education in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi by strategizing, designing developing and implementing environment education initiatives across all sections of the society. She has travelled widely and has represented the Agency and the UAE in several international conferences and meetings on environment education.
Many of the initiatives that she had helped start and implement at the Agency have received regional and global awards. Few of those initiatives such as Enviro- Spellathon (an eco-literacy initiative) Sustainable Schools and Sustainable Campus Initiatives are still going strong and are now nationally implemented.
She has co-authored several publications and resource materials on environmental education. She has received accolades for her efforts to promote Environment Education from across the world. In 1998, she was conferred the Amateur Naturalist Award by the Emirates Natural History Group. In 2018 she received the Outstanding environment educator award in the global category by the North American Association for environment education. (NAAEE)
She currently serves as an Environment Education Consultant for UNEP India office. She coordinates global environment educational programmes implemented by Youth, Education & Advocacy unit of UNEP and also networks with various stakeholders for India specific environment educational initiatives. Currently she is engaged with the implementation of UNEP’s Tide Turner Plastic Challenge which reaches out to youth from schools and colleges across India.
She also actively contributes as Global Vice Chair and selection committee member to the Zayed Sustainability Prize (ZSP), and as an adviser to the Global Environment Education Partnership (GEEP). She also serves as an honorary Executive Director at Wildecologue, an organisation that is committed to providing real life sustainability experiences to youth and other target audiences.
Format: Workshop (1hr)
Brief of the session: Environment and Sustainability Education has the potential to set in motion the power of creative thinking in our young people and in so doing we support and grow relevant skills which will help young people to cope with an ever-changing world, support youth in exploring activities that set-in motion the power of critical thinking and innovation, engage youth with learning tools that develop essential competences in environment and sustainability education. Help them adapt ideas generated in the workshop to enhance quality and relevance their own learning and taking action.
Program Specialist Researcher - Sustainability Education/Global Health, Uppsala University, Sweden
Program Specialist Researcher - Sustainability Education/Global Health, Uppsala University, Sweden
Dr Shepherd Urenje is a Programme Specialist in Sustainability Education with the Centre for Research and Education on Learning for Sustainable Development and Global Health (SWEDESD) at Uppsala University, Sweden. Dr Shepherd Urenje has been supporting universities and government ministries in integrating sustainable development strategies into teacher education and university curriculum in order to implement quality and relevance in Higher Education in line with the global sustainable development goal 4. His current work supports teaching and learning within and among countries in Scandinavia, Africa and Asia.
Secretary-General, Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection
Emirati poet, Artist and Film Director, UAE
Artist, Cartoonist, Illustrator and Naturalist, India
Secretary-General, Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection
Ms. Nouzha Alaoui, Secretary-General of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection, has a wealth of experience in the field of environment and sustainable development. For last two decades, under the leadership of H.R.H Princess Lalla Hasnaa, Ms. Alaoui has led the Foundation to be evolved from an impactful aspiration into an established and recognized
institution. She is an active and committed ESD promoter as Member of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council of the Kingdom of Morocco, Member of the Scientific Committees of COP22, the World Environmental Education Congress, the Education and Communication Commission of the international Union for Conservation of Nature as well as the Mission 4.7
Education Task Force of experts. Ms. Alaoui is also the Secretary-General of the Foundation for the Safeguarding of cultural heritage of Rabat.
Emirati poet, Artist and Film Director, UAE
Nujoom Alghanem is an Emirati poet, artist, and film director. She was born in Dubai, UAE, 1962 and has published 11 poetry collections in the Arabic language. Her work has been translated to several languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Turkish, and more.
Nujoom is also a renowned filmmaker. She has produced numerous films including seven feature documentaries, short fiction, short documentaries, and art films. Her films have won over 40 regional and international prizes.
Her achievements in the arts have been recognized both nationally and internationally. She is the recipient of the Pride of the UAE Medal through the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award and the Rashid Award for Scientific Outstanding.
In 2019, she was the solo artist of the UAE National Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, and in 2017, she was one of five artists that had participated in the same pavilion.
Alghanem started her professional career in the early 1980s as a journalist for more than ten years and was the head of the cultural department for Dubai and the Northern Offices of Al-Ittihad Newspaper, the first regular publication of the UAE. She then became head of training and human resources development at the Emirates Media Incorporated in Abu Dhabi and finally the director of the new media division at the same organization.
She is a member of Board of Trustees of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction
Was one of the founding members of the Emirates Writers’ Union in 1984 and used to be a board member of Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage.
In 2010, Nujoom co-founded Nahar Productions, a film production company based in Dubai. Since then, alongside her artistic endeavors, she has worked as a professional trainer in filmmaking and creative writing and as a cultural consultant.
She is the holder of a master’s degree in film production from Griffith University in Australia and a Bachelor’s degree in video production from Ohio University in the United States.
Artist, Cartoonist, Illustrator and Naturalist, India
Rohan Chakravarty, notorious for rolling up into a ball like a pangolin to avoid meeting people, is a cartoonist, illustrator and the creator of Green Humour, a series of cartoons, comics and illustrations on wildlife and nature conservation. Cartoons from Green Humour appear periodically in newspaper columns, magazines and journals. Illustrations from Green Humour have been used for several projects and campaigns on wildlife awareness and climate change. Rohan is also the author of seven books (including the Penguin publications 'Green Humour for a Greying Planet', 'Naturalist Ruddy', and 'Pugmarks and Carbon Footprints') and has won awards by UNDP, Sanctuary Asia, WWF International, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Bangalore Literature Festival for his work.
Format: Workshop
Brief of the session: Group of Content creators share their knowledge to youth about content creation and how if helps deliver a meaningful message to the community and how social media can be a tool to share environmental education. This session highlights the role of content creation in delivering meaningful, direct, and concise information to the community, particularly in the context of environmental education. It helps explore how social media can be utilized as a powerful tool to share environmental education and effectively engage with the community.
Eco Content Creator & Founder, Enta Green Journeys
Environmental Activist and Social Media Content Creator,
Environmental Content creator and Green Youth Majlis Member,
Lead Environmentalist,
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Eco Content Creator & Founder, Enta Green Journeys
Rasha is a Palestinian environmentalist, adventurer, experience designer and eco content creator born and raised in the UAE. She worked in the NGO conservation field for 4 years. In 2019, she joined an Antarctic sabbatical to visit Antarctica and the South Pole in supporting environmental research and representing her region and after that she founded her sustainable tourism start up called Enta Green Journeys.
Her mission is to make eco topics more engaging and accessible and to influence and empower people to become better citizens of our planet.
Environmental Activist and Social Media Content Creator,
Sara Constantino is a young environmental activist and social media content creator from Colombia, advocating for a sustainable present and restorative future. She grew up with parents working in conservation in one of the most biodiverse countries in the world and nature was always at the center of every decision made at home. She studied industrial design engineering and uses communication and marketing skills to help bring attention to the multiple crises we phase and solutions to adapt in a changing world. She talks about the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, food systems and pollution.
She works with indigenous communities in their empowerment through solar power as a tool for equity around education, health, food and water security, telecommunications and conservation with Givepower foundation. Also within a growing digital community on sustainable actions and solutions around diet, consumption and waste and was ranked 50th in the top 100 best content creators of Colombia in 2023.
Environmental education is a very big part of what she does as the goal with social media is to reach and educate different people. She uses social media as a tool for transformation, making ideas and information more accessible.
Environmental Content creator and Green Youth Majlis Member,
Content creator, interested in sustainable development and history he is a member in Emirati Saudi youth council in the pillar of sustainable development, and he's a member in green youth majlis he's also an entrepreneur and he his own e-commerce website to sell solar panels and solar equipment and recycled, product and environment friendly products , he's also a student in HBMSU studying bachelor in business and human resources management he was a member in sustainable development, goals, youth council, and through his membership in the council, he walked on several initiatives to spread awareness and empower youth in the field of The SDG.
He is also a volunteer in several national initiatives with the federal youth authority, such as road to cop 28 and faker , he participated in 2 external missions to represent emirate youth in Uzbekistan and Egypt , and he is a former player in UAE national team of cycling, and he have many middles in national and international level .
Lead Environmentalist,
Lead environmentalist in Oman and the region, he is focused on Arabic melodies, music, and art as a tool of education and environmental awareness.
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FLA – Lombardy Foundation for the Environment, organization which supports Lombardy Region in the planning and implementation of sustainable development policies, and WEEC Secretariat Permanent are organizations that promote Environmental Education and Education for Sustainable Development within project practices, scientific research and integrating those issues into policies and programs, at national and international level.
In the context of the collaboration between FLA and WEEC Secretariat Permanent, a workshop is to be organized during the WEEC Conference.
The workshop will be dedicated to the organizations representatives of EU funded projects, invited to the conference, with the goal to enhance their activities undertaken around education for sustainable development (ESD) themes, designing a project proposal at international level, taking advantage of the funding opportunities offered by philanthropic foundations, operating in non-european contexts.
Director, Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute, The George Washington University, USA
, Lombardy Foundation for the Environment – WEEC Network
Senior Executive Manager, WEEC Network
Team Leader ESDfor2030, UNESCO
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Director, Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute, The George Washington University, USA
Dr. Costis Toregas is the director of the Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute at The George Washington University, where he manages and conducts education, research and service projects in cybersecurity and privacy. His current research interests include cybersecurity risk assessment and organizational strategies, the role of insurance in cyber risk management, the use of block chain in Disaster Risk Reduction, apprenticeships and exploring a fuller utilization of Community Colleges in cybersecurity workforce strategies. He is a consultant to the National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center where he is responsible for international program expansion and East Coast representation to academia, industry and government. He serves on several non-profit boards including the National Cyber League, Ecocity Builders, Women in Cyber Security, and is a Trustee of the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics at UCLA.
, Lombardy Foundation for the Environment – WEEC Network
Senior Executive Manager, WEEC Network
Focused on international events industry - meetings, conventions, exhibitions, workshops, seminars, awards ceremonies, presentations, in Europe and Worldwide – I have worked in a variety of operational and marketing roles, specialising in digital & print media, events and market intelligence.
My experience includes project and event management, developing and nurturing client relationships, strategic planning and implementation, managing and mentoring team members, fostering supplier relationships. Client and supplier liaison; effective communication with the technical and design teams.
I have directed national, regional and global communications and marketing initiatives through: designing and implementing creative media campaigns producing promotional materials; developing an engaging online and social media presence; coordinating high-level events;logistic organisations (venues, travels, accommodation, materials for participants…);contacts with speakers, delegates, hosts, partners and sponsors. Staff coordinator.
Team Leader ESDfor2030, UNESCO
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Applying AI and Geospatial Intelligence for Environmental Awareness and Education by Raj Thouta
Design and implementation of the educational program to promote environmental civic actions in Japan by Tomoko Mori
FLOW with Nature: building experiential and positive emotional connections between young people and nature to enhance well-being by Carl Leong
Land-based Lecturer, Cambian Lufton College, UK
Associate professor, Tokyo City University
Senior Manager, Community Education and Development, WWF-Hong Kong
NA, iSpatial Techno Solutions
Land-based Lecturer, Cambian Lufton College, UK
Associate professor, Tokyo City University
Associate Professor of Tokyo City University. Ph.D. (Environmentology). She completed the doctoral program at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Frontier Sciences. She has experience working at the Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. and the National Institute for Environmental Studies. She conducts large-scale questionnaire surveys, interview surveys, and educational case studies to research the challenges and prospects of environmental education in Japan. She now works with schoolteachers and non-profit staffs to develop environmental education programs that promote civic action.
Senior Manager, Community Education and Development, WWF-Hong Kong
Carl Leong believes that environmental education is the art of mastering natural science and communication.
After obtaining his Bachelor of Social Sciences in Communication, Carl joined Ocean Park Hong Kong as an Education Specialist in 2006. Since then, he has engaged in environmental education throughout his career. Besides developing and delivering programmes, Carl is a Certified Interpretive Trainer of National Association for Interpretation (USA) and has trained dozens of interpretive guides to equip them for delivering quality education programmes.
Carl is now the Manager, Community Education & Development of WWF-Hong Kong, overseeing the organisation's One Planet Youth initiative and community education programmes.
NA, iSpatial Techno Solutions
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, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Conceptualización de un Sistema de Información Geográfica (SIG) para la Educación Ambiental en Bogotá D.C. (2002-2021) by Carolina Infante Osorio
Desarrollo de una propuesta participativa para la resturación ecológica urbana de un espacio público en Costa Rica by Marcela Gutiérrez Miranda
Comunidades de innovación: una herramienta para la innovación y el desarrollo sostenible en la nueva normalidad poscovid y los ODS by Adela Vélez
Professor and Postdoctoral Researcher, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul
Student/Forestry engineer, Bangor University
Professor, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
profesora, Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración CESA
Professor and Postdoctoral Researcher, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul
Professor and postdoctoral researcher at the Postgraduate Program in Science Teaching at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul. He is the manager of the coordination of Policies for Elementary Education of the State Department of Education of Mato Grosso do Sul and President of the State Commission for Environmental Education of Mato Grosso do Sul.
Student/Forestry engineer, Bangor University
Forestry engineer and specialist in Environmental Education and Management with experience in academic monitoring and research at the Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Colombia. I am currently an MSc student in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management at Bangor University, and I am volunteering in various environmental activities on the island of Anglesey with the North Wales Wildlife Trust (NWWT), Wales-UK.
Professor, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
profesora, Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración CESA
PhD en Educación (Gestión de Conocimiento Organizacional) y Magíster en Investigación en Educación Científica de la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, especialista en Gestión y Educación Ambiental, Bióloga de la Universidad de los Andes
Investigadora Senior del Minciencias. Docente – investigadora y actualmente coordinadora de la maestría de Emprendimiento e Innovación y del laboratorio de investigación e innovación empresarial del CESA
Creating socially just physical environments: How geospatial technologies can foster community engagement in sustainability projects by Xin Hong
DAcQUA AL PO (“Water the Po River” in local language). Cultivate educational lands, activate environmental natives, and safeguard water networks of the Po River land in northern Italy by Silvia Crema
GIS-based Problem-based Learning for Climate and Sustainability Education by Michael Gould
Director, Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute, The George Washington University, USA
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
Environmental educator, Italian Weec network
Professor of Geographic Information Systems at Universitat Jaume I, in Spain, and Global Education Manager at Esri, Inc., Esri, Inc.
Director, Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute, The George Washington University, USA
Dr. Costis Toregas is the director of the Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute at The George Washington University, where he manages and conducts education, research and service projects in cybersecurity and privacy. His current research interests include cybersecurity risk assessment and organizational strategies, the role of insurance in cyber risk management, the use of block chain in Disaster Risk Reduction, apprenticeships and exploring a fuller utilization of Community Colleges in cybersecurity workforce strategies. He is a consultant to the National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center where he is responsible for international program expansion and East Coast representation to academia, industry and government. He serves on several non-profit boards including the National Cyber League, Ecocity Builders, Women in Cyber Security, and is a Trustee of the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics at UCLA.
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
Xin Hong holds a doctoral degree in geography from Kent State University, Ohio, USA. She received her M.S. degree in geography from Ohio University, USA, and her B.A. degree in geography from the University of Northern Iowa, USA. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Sustainability Program within the College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Zayed University (Abu Dhabi campus). Her research expertise lies in the application of geospatial technologies in the fields of environmental health and digital archaeology.
Environmental educator, Italian Weec network
Silvia Crema, 33 years old, residing in Gonzaga in the province of Mantua, Italy.
Graduated in Agricultural Sciences, holds a degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, and specialized in Ecology and Nature Conservation at the University of Parma with a Master's in Environmental Education and Sustainable Development. Since 2019, she has been a member of the WEEC Italy Network, the Italian Network of Environmental Education. She has been a Hiking Environmental Guide since 2016, writing and conducting environmental education projects for schools, associations, social cooperatives, and other organizations in the Italian territory.
Professor of Geographic Information Systems at Universitat Jaume I, in Spain, and Global Education Manager at Esri, Inc., Esri, Inc.
Michael Gould teaches Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data infrastructures (SDI) in the Erasmus+ funded Masters degree in Geospatial Technologies, in Castellón, Spain. He has been principal investigator on numerous EU projects in those same fields, and was board member and chair of the Association of Geographic Information Laboratories in Europe (AGILE). In 2009 he joined Esri, Inc., global leader in GIS software and services, as Global Education Manager, working on a variety of capacity development projects alongside Esri´s 85 worldwide offices. Currently he is leading the creation of Climate Resilience and Sustainability learning resources: applying GIS to solve real problems.
Leadership in the Development and Implementation of an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Curriculum Framework for Climate and Sustainability Education in England, UK by Jo Anna Reed Johnson and Sarah Marston
Using Global Learning through the Collaborative Online International Learning Model to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals by Building Intercultural Competency Skills by Kelly Tzoumis, Elena Douvlou and Mona Pearl
Establishment of Schools Supporting Environmental and Sustainable Education in Estonia - an Overview by Mihkel Kangur
Associate Professor, Institute of Education , University of Reading
Associate Professor, Institute of Education , University of Reading
Professor, DePaul University, Chicago, IL USA
Associate Dean, Metropolitan College, Greece
Wilkes University, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PN US
Course Support Specialist, Johns Hopkins University
Senior researcher/head of studies and development, Tallinn University/Rakvere State Secondary School
Associate Professor, Institute of Education , University of Reading
Jo Anna Reed Johnson is the School Director of Climate and Sustainability at the Institute of Education, University of Reading in the UK.
Her current responsibility is Co-Programme Director for the MA in Education. She leads the Leadership and Management Pathway focused on Future Leaders in Education. She teaches on the PGCE Secondary Science Programme (Physics) and supports training teachers in schools.
She became passionate about Systems Thinking having completed her Masters in Innovative Manufacturing: Sustainability and Design at Cranfield University in 2003, after which she went on to complete her PhD in Education for Sustainable Development at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK and Rhodes University, South Africa in 2009
Associate Professor, Institute of Education , University of Reading
Sarah Marston is School Director of Teaching and Learning at the IOE.
Professor, DePaul University, Chicago, IL USA
Dr. Kelly Tzoumis, Professor, is from DePaul University in the School of Public Service. She specializes in environmental policy and management. She has written many research articles and several books on how environmental policy is formulated and implemented. She is a former Distinguished Chair in Environmental Studies for Fulbright and a Congressional Fellow (IPA). She currently serves on the Higher Learning Commission diversity committee and is an advocate for DEI particularly for disability policies in academia. Her recent research publications include global learning on environmental policies for praxis, nuclear waste, solar radiative management, toxic chemicals, and environmental justice with a focus on indigenous communities.
Associate Dean, Metropolitan College, Greece
Dr Elena Douvlou is the Associate Dean at the School of Architecture at Metropolitan College, Greece. She holds a PhD in the area of energy building design and thermal comfort and a MAArch Advanced Architectural Design degree in the area of Bioclimatic Architecture both from the University of Sheffield, UK. She teaches Bioclimatic Architecture, Environmental Design and Sustainability, Thermal Comfort, Urban Design and Regeneration and Architectural Synthesis. She has published articles and papers and contributed to book chapters and presented her research at various international conferences. . She is a member of TEE (Technical Chamber of Greece), the Architects Registration Board (ARB, UK) and the Royal Higher Education Academy (HEA, UK).
Wilkes University, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PN US
Dr. Mona Pearl , Assistant Professor of Management for the Sidhu School of Business at Wilkes University. She teaches international business, global leadership, performance management, and global inequalities & sustainability. Her research focuses on global virtual exchange learning & teaching, global leadership, emergent leadership, individual differences. Dr. Pearl helps companies plan, shape and carry out strategies across borders, working with businesses in Asia, the Americas, Europe and the middle east. Her combined experiences in academia and consulting contributes to bridging the gap between theory and practice, benefiting both students and organizations seeking to navigate the complexities of the global business landscape.
Course Support Specialist, Johns Hopkins University
Christelle Daceus is an instructional Design and technology specialist for the Center for Learning Design and Technology in the Whiting School of Engineering. She is a global education advocate who partners with educators worldwide to provide accessible learning materials and experiences for students at all levels. Her work in global learning stems from her experiences as a first-generation college student and first-generation immigrant living in the United States throughout most of her life. She understands how cultural understanding can create equitable access to education. Her current research in technological imperialism works to incorporate multiculturalism to empower all students and enhance learning experiences for students. Christelle is committed to creating a world where all students have access to high-quality education, regardless of their background or circumstances. Her work in global learning and multiculturalism is making a significant impact on the lives of students worldwide, and she is dedicated to continuing this important work.
Senior researcher/head of studies and development, Tallinn University/Rakvere State Secondary School
Mihkel Kangur, PhD in ecology, 2005, Tallinn University, is a senior researcher in ecology and associate professor of sustainable development at Tallinn University. In his research works on ecology, he has focused on the development of methodologies for investigating the history of Estonian vegetation. He has participated in the creation of several sustainable development strategic documents and the promotion of sustainable development education. In recent years he has mostly focused on educational sciences, he defended his master’s degree in educational sciences in 2021 and today participates in the creation of Rakvere State Secondary School as a head of studies and development.
Contribution of Natural and Non-Natural Materials to Understandings of the Natural World in Early Childhood Education by Claudine Habak
How I Teach and Play: Wellbeing, Practices, and Growth in Early Childhood Educators by Mohammad Jubran
A curriculum of place: Facilitating school-university partnerships through a place-based STEAM semester by Kevin O'Connor
Land-based Lecturer, Cambian Lufton College, UK
Associate Professor, Emirates College for Advanced Education, Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit
Chair and Associate Professor, Mount Royal University
PhD Student, Emirates College for Advanced Education, Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit
Land-based Lecturer, Cambian Lufton College, UK
Associate Professor, Emirates College for Advanced Education, Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit
Claudine Habak investigates the link between perception and cognition and its changes across the lifespan (child development to aging), using approaches in cognitive neuroscience. Her main research interests lie in how context and perceptual experience interact with cognition and wellbeing, to facilitate learning, creativity, and quality of life. Recently, she has been addressing how perception, emotion, and experience affect wellbeing across roles (educators, students) and age.
Chair and Associate Professor, Mount Royal University
Dr. Kevin O’Connor is an Associate Professor and Chair for the Department of Education, at Mount Royal University, Canada. He has taught in elementary and secondary schools and was educational administrator for 15 years. Much of his current research and publications are based on the synthesis of multi-sensory pedagogy and interdisciplinary curriculum through the integration of experiential and place-based learning, science field studies and Indigenous education.
Dr. O’Connor is the Chair of the Canadian Association of Teacher Education - Self-Study in Teacher Education Practices group, NASA-GLOBE Canada Country Coordinator, serves as an Editor/Reviewer/Director for numerous education research journals and Boards worldwide.
PhD Student, Emirates College for Advanced Education, Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit
Mohammad is an educator who investigates the link between neuroscience and classroom practices. His main research interests are in the development of working memory across the lifespan (child development to aging). Recently, he has been addressing how the wellbeing of early childhood educators links to the wellbeing of the children.
Format: Global Café
Brief of the session: Environmental Education achievements from different countries and continents that aims to share knowledge. Discuss various achievements performed internationally and compare ideas, strategies, and perspectives. It is an eye-opening experience to exchange ideas from international guests and learn new ways to implement them to improve local projects and targets.
-Table 1: Shamma Alkhoori, Aysha Alsherroqi,
-Table 2: Jenna Potter, Carlos Shanka
-Table 3: Sara Syed, Manal Bidal
-Table 4: Nina Hamilton, Sara Constantino
-Table 5: Carl Alongsagay & Sneha Shahi
-Table 6: Raquel Armendariz & Alexa Rose Pettinari
Youth and community Analyst, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi
, Bahrain Science Center for Sustainable Development Goals
Environmental Leadership and Awards Programme Manager, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful
Founder, Global Shapers Las Palmas
Ambassador, African Youth Climate Hub
Senior Manager, International Programs and EE 30 Under 30, North American Association for Environmental Education
Environmental Activist and Social Media Content Creator,
Social Science Researcher and a Co-Founder, ClimatEducate Project
Conservationist and UNEP Representative for SDG 6 (Water and Sanitation), India
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UN Habitat Youth Advisor, Climate Justice Activist and First-year Environmental Studies Student, York University
Youth and community Analyst, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi
, Bahrain Science Center for Sustainable Development Goals
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law with a five-year background in SDGs and Youth Empowerment. Play an active role in having a positive impact towards Climate Change through her work at the Bahrain Science Center for Sustainable Development Goals under Ministry of Youth Affairs as a SDGs Programs and Youth Activities Specialist. Aysha’s work aims to further create a responsible & solution-oriented generation that proactively takes sustainable action to help solve environmental issues locally, regionally and globally.
Part of the planet community in the Manama Shapers. Winner of the Climate Innovation Initiative Collaboration Award. Passionate when it comes to youth and problem solving. Aysha aims to improve her base of knowledge within sustainability and youth field, gain experience and develop her skills and enjoy being an active member of the society through consistently engaging in volunteer opportunities.
Aysha also member of Ghaya Ecosystem team, an ecosystem for science-driven social innovation and entrepreneurship. Works to support the social innovation community in the Kingdom of Bahrain and to catalyze collaboration between local actors from all sectors to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Aysha has been selected from among more than 11,000 candidates as a COP28 International Youth Climate Delegate.
Environmental Leadership and Awards Programme Manager, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful
Jenna is the Environmental Leadership and Awards Programme Manager for the 30 Under 30 Climate Change Makers Programme at Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful. She has a passion for people, places and environmental education having a background in conservation and sustainability working in Northern Ireland and Tenerife. Jenna has a Master’s in Sustainable Development and a BSc in Business Management from Queen’s University and is a Civics and Environmental Education Fellow with the North American Association for Environmental Education.
Founder, Global Shapers Las Palmas
Carlos Shanka is an award-winning sustainability enthusiast from the Canary Islands, Spain. From a young age, Carlos has been proactively involved in sustainability issues, and he unleashed his full potential at the University of Bristol, where he explored the interdimensional spheres of sustainability futures in greater depth and got involved in leadership roles, including the President of the Bristol University Sustainability Team and the Chair of the Sustainability Network.
In his three years as a student at the University of Bristol, representing c29 000 students, Carlos has explored the interdimensional spheres of sustainable development and forged strong working relationships with sustainability stakeholders. Building on his knowledge and growing his network has enabled him to make a significant impact, supporting with the ongoing development of the University’s sustainability policy and engaging peers in the issues around climate emergency. Prior to COP26, he launched the “Sustainability Champions” scheme to lead on embedding Education for Sustainable Development in the curriculum, a project that has been recruiting 15 students to work in a paid role in different Schools at the university for three years now. Conversely, his team successfully challenged the eight-figure endowment fund policy to divest from unethical investments and got awarded the Bristol SU’s Sustainability Award and Bristol Sustainable Futures Outstanding Award.
During his time at the UNDP Global Programme on Nature for Development, he worked on conducting research on nature-based solutions, co-designing high-level online courses for dozens of thousands of students and professionals from all around the world and launching campaigns to engage young people in nature. On an international level, he is part of several networks to champion sustainable futures, the Climate Reality Project as a Climate Leader, and the environmental-law charity Client Earth as a Co-Chair of the Next Generation Board. Passionate about climate diplomacy, he is growingly involved in UN Conferences such as COP26, SB56, COP27, SB58, or COP28, as well as representing his home country at the 16th and 17th UN Climate Change Conferences of Youth or co-organising the Local Conference of Youth Spain.
Currently, he is working on local youth environmental and social projects in the Canary Islands on the Global Shapers Las Palmas, a youth-in-sustainability hub he recently founded and taking part in environmental and climate negotiations. Named Student Sustainability Champion by the Green Gown Awards in 2022, the most prestigious award in the UK and Ireland within sustainability in the higher education sector and joined the 30 under 30 Class of 2023 of the North American Association for Environmental Education. According to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bristol, “Carlos is the very definition of a sustainability champion. He has achieved an outstanding amount in a short timeframe, especially the way he is upscaling his idea by more young people as leads in integrating sustainability into their disciplines.”
Ambassador, African Youth Climate Hub
Manal is a Climate Activist from Morocco, a vibrant Young African voice committed to building a more sustainable and just future. Her journey is a testament to the power of passion and purpose, as she has actively engaged in a multitude of roles and initiatives, from being the Communication Lead for the UNCCD Youth Caucus to advocating for climate justice as an Ambassador for the African Youth Climate Hub.
With each step, Manal has been a tireless advocate for the environment, using her voice to champion causes ranging from desertification and loss and damage to climate adaptation. She believes in the potential of the youth to effect profound change, a belief reflected in her extensive involvement with YOUNGO, the UNFCCC Official Youth Constituency, and her coordination of inclusivity efforts at COY16. A strategic advisor for the Global Adaptation Forum, a sustainability consultant for IKEA, and a dedicated participant in a number of international gatherings (COP27, Un Youth Climate Summit, UN Ocean Conference, etc.), Manal exemplifies the intersection of passion, expertise, and action in terms of climate activism. In addition to her activism, she is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Global Governance and Political Science at Duke University.
Through her diverse roles and boundless enthusiasm, she envisions a world where climate justice prevails, and the youth are not just heard but
actively shaping the narrative of our shared future.
Senior Manager, International Programs and EE 30 Under 30, North American Association for Environmental Education
Nina Hamilton leads NAAEE's youth leadership initiatives and supports the Global Environmental Education Partnership's efforts to build capacity for EE across the globe. Before NAAEE, Nina worked on community-based conservation, land rights, gender equity, participatory research, and global network coordination in the U.S., Madagascar, and Gabon. Nina is particularly passionate about working across cultures to connect people with the resources they need to maximize their impact, while combining her interests in the environment, social equity, and youth engagement. Nina has a Master's in Environmental Management from Duke University and a Bachelor's in Biology from Kenyon College.
Environmental Activist and Social Media Content Creator,
Sara Constantino is a young environmental activist and social media content creator from Colombia, advocating for a sustainable present and restorative future. She grew up with parents working in conservation in one of the most biodiverse countries in the world and nature was always at the center of every decision made at home. She studied industrial design engineering and uses communication and marketing skills to help bring attention to the multiple crises we phase and solutions to adapt in a changing world. She talks about the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, food systems and pollution.
She works with indigenous communities in their empowerment through solar power as a tool for equity around education, health, food and water security, telecommunications and conservation with Givepower foundation. Also within a growing digital community on sustainable actions and solutions around diet, consumption and waste and was ranked 50th in the top 100 best content creators of Colombia in 2023.
Environmental education is a very big part of what she does as the goal with social media is to reach and educate different people. She uses social media as a tool for transformation, making ideas and information more accessible.
Social Science Researcher and a Co-Founder, ClimatEducate Project
John Carl Tamboong Alonsagay is a social science researcher and a co-founder of the ClimatEducate Project, a climate education initiative of the Alpha Team Organization-ATO, Inc. – a Philippines-based youth non-profit organization. He is also a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) alum and a fellow of the EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2020 by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). He is an avid hiker and is passionate about climate change issues, blue carbon ecosystems, and development issues in the Global South.
Conservationist and UNEP Representative for SDG 6 (Water and Sanitation), India
Sneha Shahi is a conservationist and the UNEP Representative for SDG 6 (Water and Sanitation) from India, she has worked with an incredible team by her side to restore streams inhabited by crocodiles in Gujarat. She is currently pursuing her Doctoral Studies at ATREE under Dr. Shrinivas Badiger.
Her past work revolves around the idea of balancing science and action. Her work using STEM and Environment Education resulted in restoring Mugger crocodile habitats and rivers in the city in India. Her current PhD work focuses on co-evolution of rivers and societies, the work aims to unravel the complexity of relations between water, society, and the riverine ecosystem. Her work on restoration and community mobilisation through the mode of documentaries and short films has been highlighted on National Geographic and Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
Sneha's work has also been recognized with national and international awards such as Youth for Earth Award by Mobius Foundation and Young Reporters for Environment by Centre for Environment and Education (CEE) and the UNEP Plastic Tide Turners Champion.
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UN Habitat Youth Advisor, Climate Justice Activist and First-year Environmental Studies Student, York University
UN Habitat Youth Advisor, climate justice activist and first-year Environmental Studies student at York University, passionate about youth empowerment, innovation, and policy advocacy for sustainable, climate just future.
Sarah Syed, is a 19-year-old UN Habitat Youth Advisor, climate justice activist and first-year Environmental Studies student at York University, passionate about youth empowerment, innovation, and policy advocacy for sustainable, climate just future. Being involved with The Starfish Canada since 2021 as a top 25 environmentalist and climate education facilitator, her new capacity as the Community Engagement Manager, Sarah shares the online journal, amplifying the voices of Indigenous/marginalized youth and co-organizes the Top 25 Environmentalists program that provides mentorship and funding for youth finalists.
As a Project Manager at EarthNet, Sarah oversees various youth hubs with the goal of encouraging 10 million youth to develop climate projects spanning policy/innovation/community organizing. Facilitating opportunities for youth involvement, she fosters a meaningful dialogue among Canadian youth and a network of organizations dedicated to youth empowerment. Sarah’s research during her 2023 fellowship at The David Suzuki Foundation centers on designing a rotating solar panel. She orchestrated a hackathon with 1000 global participants and $42,000 in funding for winners/participants. Her work with DSF/The Future Ground Networks spans from 2020 as a youth leadership ambassador. As a youth board member of the Fyera Foundation, Sarah has submitted policy recommendations to the G20 which she presented at the UN Science, Technology and Innovation Forum. Her work has been recognized by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario/government officials and she has been named a Top 25 Environmentalist in Canada.
Format: Workshop
Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
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Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Alba is a passionate social worker, entrepreneur, and inclusion advocate from Barcelona. During her more than 10 years of experience, Alba has promoted the inclusion of people of determination and people facing mental health challenges in Europe and in the UAE. Also, she provided guidance and training in mental and emotional wellbeing everywhere she put her foot on.
She believes that raising awareness and understanding about the importance of environment education will impact on communities’ wellbeing. EE is key for a healthy, respectful, tolerant, and inclusive community.
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Green Re-Lake, A Special "Sustainability Underwater Gardening" - To Restore Lake Como by Nicola Castelnuovo
Social Ecology and Environmental Diversity in Teacher Education by Alisa Paul
Climate change: are we only watchers or can Education enable all of us to be builders of change? by Giovanna Lucia Piangiamore and Alessandra Maramai
Professor and the Head of Systems Laboratory, Central European University
Scientific Director, Proteus Didattica ambientale e Divulgazione scientifica
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Cohort Coordinator, Faculty Advisor, Education for Sustainability Cohort, University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University
Researcher, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV)
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Professor and the Head of Systems Laboratory, Central European University
Scientific Director, Proteus Didattica ambientale e Divulgazione scientifica
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Cohort Coordinator, Faculty Advisor, Education for Sustainability Cohort, University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University
Alisa Paul is a PhD student currently exploring Learning Environments in Teacher Education and the impact that the COVID pandemic continues to have on the capacity for resiliency and well-being on pre-service teachers. She is the cohort coordinator for the Education for Sustainability cohort at the University of British Columbia. She completed her M.Ed in 2019 at Simon Fraser University in Ecological Education and where she also worked in teacher education. Her passion for community building and resiliency form part of her personal pedagogy. She believes that learning is relational and center’s her approach on connecting students to their local places.
Researcher, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV)
PhD in Geophysics, Master in Geophysics, Master in Scientific Journalism and Institutional Science Communication. Project leader of ERiNat-Education on Natural Risk, MaTer-Planet Earth and Sea, M@ter 2.0, EDURISK for Liguria, the risk communication action E.3. "Know your school: be safe!" of KnowRISK EU project. Project leader of CONIRI within the FCR 2.0 (Future Responsible Citizen) project and WP Scientific Outreach leader of the MARGE and of the TROPOMAG projects and she also works at the BET-VR project.
Referent of the MUGED Museum of Duronia (CB) and of the active path of discovery on hydrogeological risk and climate change Piovono idee!. Coordinator of scientific outreach venues; developer of scientific dis-semination products.
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Everglades Restoration Plan: Lessons to Learn by Hussam Alrabaiah
From Recycling to Sustainability Principles: The Perceptions of Undergraduate Students Studying Early Childhood Education of an Education for Sustainability Course by Adiv Gal
دور الشباب التطوعي في المجتمع لإستدامة الحفاظ على البيئة البحرية و ما يقومون به طوال السنة من العمل التطوعي الميداني البيئي و الإنساني من خالا الانقاذ البحري و نقله للأجيال القادمة by Abdulla Muhsen Ali Ibrahim Alblooshi
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University
Faculty, Al Ain University
Senior lecture, Center for Environmental and Sustainability Education, Kibbutzim College of Education Technology and the Arts
Director, Dubai Voluntary Diving Team
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University
Dr. Tareefa Alsumaiti is an Associate Professor at the Geography and Urban Sustainability Department at the United Arab Emirates University. She is also the Assistant Dean for Students Affairs at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She teaches various undergraduate and graduate courses including Remote Sensing, GIS, Cartography, Sustainability and Environmental Change Studies. She has published several papers and book chapters and presented her work in several international conferences. Tareefa’s research work focus on environmental studies including the biophysical characteristics of mangrove forests, soil properties, and water studies. She received several academic awards and honors from local and international entities.
Faculty, Al Ain University
Hussam Alrabaiah received his Ph.D. degree in mathematics from USM, , Malaysia, 2002. In 2002, he joined Zarqa University, Jordan as an assistant professor. In 2006, he joined Tafila Technical University where he earned Erasmus Mundus award for postoc position in Granada University. He worked as a research associate in Purdue University back in 2013 and then moved in 2016 to Saudi Arabia to join Dammam University. He is currently a Professor at Al Ain University, UAE. His current research interests include fractional calculus, mathematical modeling in environment and water. He is using MATLAB, SPSS and AQUASEA in his research.
Senior lecture, Center for Environmental and Sustainability Education, Kibbutzim College of Education Technology and the Arts
Dr. Adiv Gal is a co-founder of The Center of Education for Environmental Sustainability. He earned a Ph.D. in zoology Hebrew University, Jerusalem. Dr. Gal teaches a variety of courses at the undergraduate and master’s degree levels in the science department at Kibbutzim College in the areas of environment and sustainability. He has led environmental education programs in Israel for more than twenty years and has also taught in elementary schools since 2004. Recently, his research interests include studies of sustainability, environmental education, empowerment, self-efficacy for teaching sustainability, and sustainability, climate change education, and multiculturalism.
Director, Dubai Voluntary Diving Team
مهندس/ عبدالله محسن علي البلوشي
خريج بكالريوس هندسة طيران من كليات التقنية العليا
ناشط بيئي و مدرب غوص و صياد حرفي
مؤسس و رئيس فريق دبي للخوص التطوعي من سنة 1995
دبلوم علوم الأحياء البحرية
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Format: Majlis (1hr)
In collaboration with the students of Al Karamah Training Institute
Brief of the session: A physical Majlis to encourage a discussion and further insight into express their needs with respect to their inclusion in EE programs.
Objectives: Open discussion in a Majlis format for youth with disabilities to express their needs in regards their inclusion in environmental education programs. Taking the workshop Part 1 as a reference we will share best practices when it comes to deliver a message to people with additional abilities. This session intends to gather valuable insights and input from youth with disabilities about their specific needs and aspirations related to environmental education programs. By sharing best practices during the workshop, participants will gain knowledge and strategies on effectively delivering messages and information to individuals with diverse abilities.
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Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
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Consultant, Environmental Information, Science & Outreach Management, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Alba is a passionate social worker, entrepreneur, and inclusion advocate from Barcelona. During her more than 10 years of experience, Alba has promoted the inclusion of people of determination and people facing mental health challenges in Europe and in the UAE. Also, she provided guidance and training in mental and emotional wellbeing everywhere she put her foot on.
She believes that raising awareness and understanding about the importance of environment education will impact on communities’ wellbeing. EE is key for a healthy, respectful, tolerant, and inclusive community.
Format: Panel Discussion
Analyst, Environmental Agency - Abu Dhabi
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Youngest Unicef Youth Advocate for COP 28,
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Analyst, Environmental Agency - Abu Dhabi
Nouf is a Strategic sub-priority leader at EAD and a holder of a bachelor's in Biology and, a master's in Environmental Sciences and is currently working on her PhD in environmental sciences.
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Photographer
Exploring the UAE’s landscapes and sharing the experiences through social media since 2020.
Youngest Unicef Youth Advocate for COP 28,
Youngest Unicef Youth Advocate for COP 28
Ghaya Saad Al Ahbabu, the youngest UNICEF advocate for COP28, serves as the founder and environmental leader of the GreenBuds community. Widely known as “Green Ghaya,” she passionately advocates for sustainability and the well-being of our planet, earning numerous local and global awards in recognition of her impactful efforts.
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Is an Iraqi environmental activist and content creator who has worked for over 6 years to educate the public on biodiversity, wildlife conservation, and environmental awareness. He has an important role within multiple local and international organizations that are dedicated to protecting and documenting wildlife within the Middle East. His love for animals and biodiversity has inspired millions on social platforms and international news channels. Mahdi Laith is an Iraqi environmental activist and content creator who has worked for over 6 years to educate the public on biodiversity, wildlife conservation, and environmental awareness. He has an important role within multiple local and international organizations that are dedicated to protecting and documenting wildlife within the Middle East. His love for animals and biodiversity has inspired millions on social platforms and international news channels.
The Climate Change And Early Childhood Development Nexus A Case Of Eswatini by Novuyo Nkomo
Health and life science ecosystem of innovation vs climate change: a regional action plan for stakeholders' engagement by Nicole Ticchi
Tracking Green Commodities , Chocolate Consumers and Sustainable Cocoa from Ghana: The Catalyst for Responsible Tourism by Edward Amankwah
Specialist Early Childhood & Environment Education, IndependenConsultant, India
ECE Lecturer/Head of Department, University of Eswatini
Communication Manager, Clust-ER Health & Wellbeing
Researcher, Center for Environmental Governance (CEGO-Ghana)
Specialist Early Childhood & Environment Education, IndependenConsultant, India
Radhika Suri is an educationist with a remarkable career spanning over 3 decades in India. Formerly the Director of Environment Education at the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), India, she led the programme across the country reaching millions of students, youth and educators. She also played a pivotal role as the Global Education Coordinator, spearheading transformative initiatives across 60 countries.
A true educator at heart, Radhika possesses extensive expertise in teaching, curriculum development, school establishment, and educator capacity building. She has an exceptional track record in seamlessly executing organisational transformation projects, implementing path-breaking best practices, and leveraging optimal pedagogical knowledge to enhance the learning experience of children and youth. Throughout her career, Radhika has collaborated with Indian and UN organisations, NGOs, State & National Education Boards , Ministries, and various institutions. She actively engages in policy advocacy with national and state education bodies, ensuring that her expertise directly influences educational policies and practices.
Radhika specialises in early childhood education, environment education, and literacy.
ECE Lecturer/Head of Department, University of Eswatini
I hold Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education, a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, a Diploma in Infant Education, and a Certificate in Education for Sustainable Development Leadership and Practice in Teacher Education, am currently conducting a mini dissertation for an MPhil in Childcare and Protection. I am a passionate, self–motivated and dedicated educator with over 15 years of experience invested in developing and grooming teachers for young learners in diverse settings, to achieve success in Early Childhood Education. I am enthusiastic about research and community development projects. I have an avid interest in children with disabilities, their welfare, and access to ECE services.
Communication Manager, Clust-ER Health & Wellbeing
Medicinal chemist and scientific communicator, she has carried out industrial research in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields and today she deals with medical writing, communication and training for organizations operating in the sector of innovation for health and well-being.
She wrote a scientific book about health and sustainability in 2022, to increase awareness about the environmental impact of medical research and the strategies to reduce it.
She is president of She is a scientist, an association for the promotion of gender equality in science and research.
Researcher, Center for Environmental Governance (CEGO-Ghana)
Edward Amankwah works as a Development Practitioner for the Center for Environmental Governance (CEGO), a Foundation in Ghana. CEGO promotes research, sensitization and advocacy on themes as Voluntary sustainability standards, biological diversity, climate change, and land governance. As an Assessment practitioner with over 20 years’ experience, his work traverses identified disciplines. Performed active roles as an advocate on conservation and ecosystem services and climate change. Has received fellowships and awards from several reputable institutions such as: The Dutch – German ABS Capacity Development Initiative for Africa and Australian Government to participate in the World Indigenous Network (WIN) Conference in Darwin
Indigenous Land Rights as Climate Change Resiliency by Ranjan Datta
Repositioning Environmental Education Organizations’ Approach to Environmental Disaster by Anthonette Quayee
Day Of The Native Wallunka And The Mast'aku Festival Of Life And Death Educational Activity To Know, Feel And Live Our Biocultural Traditions And Conserve The Carob Forest by Huascar Camacho Mojica
Professor and Postdoctoral Researcher, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul
Canada Research Chair, Mount Royal University
Environmental Forester, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Fellow and Area Convenor, Education for Youth Empowerment, Environment Education and Awareness, TERI
Professor and Postdoctoral Researcher, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul
Professor and postdoctoral researcher at the Postgraduate Program in Science Teaching at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul. He is the manager of the coordination of Policies for Elementary Education of the State Department of Education of Mato Grosso do Sul and President of the State Commission for Environmental Education of Mato Grosso do Sul.
Canada Research Chair, Mount Royal University
Ranjan Datta, PhD. Canada Research Chair in Community Disaster Research at Indigenous Studies, Department of Humanities, Mount Royal University, Calgary. Alberta, Canada. Ranjan’s research interests include advocating for Indigenous environmental sustainbilities, responsibilities for decolonial research, Indigenous water and energy justice, critical anti-racist climate change resilience, and cross-cultural community research. He has a total of 58 peer-reviewed publications, including 3 books, 5 edited books, 2 journal special issues, on decolonial research, traditional story sharing, Indigenist community-based participatory action research, Indigenous land-water and sustainabilities issues.
Environmental Forester, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Anthonette Quayee is a professional Environmentalist with experience in protected area management, behavior change communication, community-based natural resource management, climate change adaptation, capacity building, conflict resolution, and research. She has worked with environmental health, capacity strengthening, and conservation organizations in both the government and civil society sectors.
She had manuscripts published in two international journals: Iroha Publishing and The Young African Leaders Journal of Development, as well as on a few websites. Anthonette’s vision for making the world a better place is to create a safe and clean environment where gender equity is leading and environmental justice is practiced.
Fellow and Area Convenor, Education for Youth Empowerment, Environment Education and Awareness, TERI
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The Impacts of Climate Change and Global Warming Knowledge on Youth Ecologically Sustainable Behavior: A Cross-Country Evidence by Ibrahim Niankara
NextGen4POLLINATORS: The contribution of the new generations to the protection of pollinators for the protection of biodiversity and ecosystem services by Simona Casavecchia
Climate Change Education and Policies: Gaps and Opportunities! by Judy Braus
Professor of Sociology of the Territory and the Environment, Dean of Human and Social Science Faculty, Kore University Enna – Italy
Associate Professor of Applied Economics, Al Ain University
Associate Professor, Marche Polytechnic University
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
Professor of Sociology of the Territory and the Environment, Dean of Human and Social Science Faculty, Kore University Enna – Italy
Professor of Sociology of the Territory and the Environment, Dean of Human and Social Science faculty – Kore University Enna – Italy.
President of the National Committee for Education to Sustainability - Agenda 2030, instituted by the Italian UNESCO National association.
He taught at the University of Palermo and IULM Milan (Italy). He coordinated the Environment and Lifestyles Research Doctorate of the Kore University Enna (Italy)
Member of several scientific committees and institutions on environmental assessments.
Areas of scientific interest: Urban and environmental sociology, Politics, Ecology, Economics.
Associate Professor of Applied Economics, Al Ain University
Ibrahim Niankara is an associate professor of Applied Economics within the College of Business, at Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi Campus. He does research in Consumer Economics and Business Economics. His current research interests lies in the Spatio-temporal analysis of business, economic, social, and environmental phenomena, and their links to sustainability.
Associate Professor, Marche Polytechnic University
Associate Professor in Applied and Environmental Botany at the Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, at the Polytechnic University of Marche. Director of the University Botanic Garden.
She is author of more then 50 international scientific publications indexed in Scopus or ISI Web of Knowledge database. She is currently professor in charge for the courses of Plant Biology and Management and Conservation of Biodiversity and landscape.
Her research deals with the study of species, plant communities and habitats for conservation purposes, particularly concerning species and habitats of the Natura 2000 Network of the Habitats directive.
Executive Director, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), USA
Judy Braus brings to her role as NAAEE Executive Director a wealth of experience in the environmental education profession, with a focus on conservation education, diversity and inclusion, and using the power of education to help create healthier communities that empower local communities, stakeholders, and individuals to help restore and protect the environment. She comes to NAAEE from the National Audubon Society, where she was the Senior Vice President of Education and Centers, overseeing an extensive nationwide network of nature centers and educators. Prior to that, she led the education programs at World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the U.S. Peace Corps, and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).
Role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in greening young minds: How is HCLFoundation reaching the unreached through Environment Education. by Aishwarya Balasubramanian
Informal & Non-formal Environmental Education – Valuing Community Endeavours by Jennifer Pearson
Investigating climate change narratives in fire and flood events in the media: Developing a research framework by Rebecca Keogh
Program Manager, Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED)
Deputy Manager, HCL Foundation
Former President, Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) - Australia
Foundation Programme Manager, University of Birmingham, Dubai
Program Manager, Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED)
Ms Ghada Ahmadein is a communication and networking specialist with experience and professional practice of over 15 years in dealing with international and regional agencies, governments, local authorities and civil society organizations. Ms Ahmadein gained intensive experience in issues related to sustainable development, climate change, water management, education for sustainable development, disaster risk management, among others. She is the Program Manager of the Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED), which includes more than 300 CSOs members in North Africa and West Asia.Since July 2017, Ms. Ghada has been the UfM- Union for the Mediterranean/BlueGreen- Med Networking Mechanism Consultant who facilitates the engagement of appropriate CSOs in regional activities and programs such as the EU-SWIM-H2020 (2017-2019) and EU -Water and Environment Support Project (2019-2023).Ms. Ahmadein is a member of the GUNi Group Experts on SDGs and Higher Education established in 2018. GUNi – the Global University Network for Innovation is an international network created in 1999, based in Barcelona, and supported by UNESCO.Since 2018, She is the Focal Point of the project on Educational for Sustainable Development implemented within the joint cooperation between RAED and the Ministry of Education and Culture in Cyprus.
Deputy Manager, HCL Foundation
Aishwarya is an environmental educator and academic writer with 11 years of diverse experience in the areas of urban governance, disaster risk reduction and management, foundational learning and environment education. She holds a Masters in Global Environmental Change from King's College London, United Kingdom. She has been a key contributor in developing MOOCs on Sustainable cities for United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. In addition, she has co-authored series of publications on Reducing Relocation Risk in Urban Areas, a research project supported by UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Netherlands Directorate-General for International Cooperation (DGIS).
Former President, Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) - Australia
Dr. Pearson is the Former President of Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) (2010 – 2014 & 2018 – 2020) and Convenor of AAEE WA Chapter (2002 – 2022). She had an extensive career in teaching from Pre-primary through to University pre-service primary and early childhood education has enabled her to advocate for education for sustainability.
Foundation Programme Manager, University of Birmingham, Dubai
Rebecca has worked in higher education for 25 years in applied linguistics and capacity-building, international development projects. Rebecca is passionate about communication research and the concept of "fatal words." As a recreational pilot and language testing expert, she advised the Australian Government and conducted international training on how to develop and test pilot and air traffic controllers' command of the English language. As Chief Operating Officer for Green School for Girls in India, she witnessed the power of environmental education and began applying her knowledge of linguistics towards climate change communication research. Rebecca currently manages the Foundation Programme at the University of Birmingham in Dubai.
Learning to Run a Sustainable Business – Use of a Green Business Simulation Game in an Undergraduate Business Communication Course by Simon Burfoot
Conservation Tales: A Collaborative Model for Developing Print and Digital Environmental Education Teaching Resources to Engage Children in STEM and Sustainable Development Goals by Tom J. McConnell
Principles of Education Practices for Sustainability in the Amami Islands -A Structural Analysis of the Amami “Environmental Culture” Education Programs of Higher Education Institutions by Yuko Oguri
Vice President, Australian Association of Environmental Education (AAEE)
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
Professor, Ball State University
Associate Professor, Kagoshima University
Vice President, Australian Association of Environmental Education (AAEE)
He is principal of the Amaroo Environmental Education Centre – Queensland, Australia and is Vice President of the Australian Association of Environmental Education (AAEE) and Treasurer of the Queensland Chapter of AAEE. He is also the immediate past President of the Darling Downs Environment Council and currently Treasurer. He has been involved in environmental education since 1980 and has been a principal advisor - environmental sustainability for the Department of Education in Queensland. He represented Australia on the Environment and Schools Initiative, a network of environmental educators based in Europe, and the Queensland representative on the National Environmental Education Council, National Environmental Education Network and Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative working group. Cam was a judge for the Queensland Premier’s Sustainability and Australian Banksia Foundation Environmental Awards. In 2011 he was awarded the Australia Day Medal for his service to environmental education in Queensland as well as Environmental Educator of the Year Award from the Australian Association for Environmental Education.
Assistant Professor, Zayed University
Dr Simon Burfoot PhD, MA, BA(Hons), FHEA, CertTESOL, PCLA has 21 years' experience of teaching and researching English language and communication at universities in Mainland China, Hong Kong and the UAE. Currently with the Language Studies Department of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Dr Burfoot teaches courses in Business Communication and Corporate Communication to students of the College of Business. His areas of expertise and research interest include digital teaching and learning, curriculum development, second language vocabulary acquisition, the assessment of student learning, faculty professional development and the teaching of writing and reading.
Professor, Ball State University
Dr. McConnell is a Professor of Science Education in the Department of Biology at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, USA. In addition to teaching science education courses, he leads teacher professional development programs and develops curriculum materials that focus on inquiry learning and environmental education. He is the creator/publisher of the Conservation Tales book series.
Associate Professor, Kagoshima University
Yuko Oguri is an associate professor at Kagoshima University, specializing in social and environmental education. She has long been engaged in designing lifelong learning systems and developing educational programs that link universities and local communities. Recently, she has been working on the development, design, and implementation of a recurrent education program in the Amami Islands in collaboration with industry, government, and the private sector.
Knowledge from Below. Traditional Indigenous Knowledge on Watery Environments as Innovative Sustainable Solution to the Challenges of Modernity by Rita Vianello
Naming Our Forest: Cultural Preservation in Environmental Communication by Yun-Hsuan Chiu
Cultural Heritage and Traditional Knowledge to Create Belonging and Understanding of Our Place in Time by Maria Hofman-Bergholm
Professor, Zayed University
University Researcher, University of Bergamo
COO, Southern Office, Friendly seed Co.,LTD
Researcher, Åbo Akademi University
Professor, Zayed University
Professor Fatme Al Anouti is the coordinator of the Sustainable Campus Initiative at Zayed University and was acknowledged by the UNESCO for engaging students in hands on experience through multiplier projects aiming to promote sustainability by reducing waste and protecting the water resources in the biosphere reserves in Ethiopia.
University Researcher, University of Bergamo
Rita Vianello holds a Ph.D in Ethnology and Social History from the Université de la Bretagne Occidentale of Brest, France, in co-supervision with Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Italy. She taught Cultural Anthropology and History of Popular Traditions at the Venetian university. Currently she is researcher at the University of Bergamo. In 2022 she has been visiting scholar at the University of Technology of Sydney, School of Communication. Her research is focused on traditional ecological knowledge, fishing and farming techniques, and waterscapes perceptions. She has published numerous articles and monographs on these topics, and she has participated in numerous interdisciplinary research projects.
COO, Southern Office, Friendly seed Co.,LTD
I am an E.E. educator work in Friendly Seed Co., Ltd. We keep design and promote educational programs from 2010 , cooperate with schools, government and enterprises. By the year of 2022, our team was certified as an international B-type enterprise. We develop 270 sets of courses and teaching materials, and serve more than 200,000 people in total.
The courses and programs are designed to cover a wide range of topics, including nature conservation, energy issues, human-wildlife conflict, cultural asset preservation, water resources, biodiversity issues, and etc,.
I had published articles in the WEEC in 2017 and 2019. Our E.E program was included in the book "Outdoor Environmental Education in the Contemporary World" published in 2023.
Researcher, Åbo Akademi University
Licentiate of Philosophy 2014.
PhD-student at Åbo Akademi University
Also currently working as a research and development expert at Centria University of Applied Sciences. My research focus has been on teacher education and sustainability. During my doctoral studies I have co-authored two articles and published four articles on my own, all with focus on sustainability and education.
Integrating Sustainability Science into School Curricula: New York Sun Works Case Study by Alex Kudyavstev
An approach to Conservation Education to act for a Sustainable Future by Antonieta Costa
Assessing Environmental Awareness and Attitudes towards Climate Change and Environmental Issues among University Students in the United Arab Emirates by Khawlah Mitib Al-tkhayneh
Specialist Early Childhood & Environment Education, IndependenConsultant, India
Research Associate, Cornell University
Head of Education, Lisbon Zoo
ASSOCIATE ROFESSOR, AL AIN UNIVERSITY
Specialist Early Childhood & Environment Education, IndependenConsultant, India
Radhika Suri is an educationist with a remarkable career spanning over 3 decades in India. Formerly the Director of Environment Education at the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), India, she led the programme across the country reaching millions of students, youth and educators. She also played a pivotal role as the Global Education Coordinator, spearheading transformative initiatives across 60 countries.
A true educator at heart, Radhika possesses extensive expertise in teaching, curriculum development, school establishment, and educator capacity building. She has an exceptional track record in seamlessly executing organisational transformation projects, implementing path-breaking best practices, and leveraging optimal pedagogical knowledge to enhance the learning experience of children and youth. Throughout her career, Radhika has collaborated with Indian and UN organisations, NGOs, State & National Education Boards , Ministries, and various institutions. She actively engages in policy advocacy with national and state education bodies, ensuring that her expertise directly influences educational policies and practices.
Radhika specialises in early childhood education, environment education, and literacy.
Research Associate, Cornell University
I am an environmental education researcher in the Civic Ecology Lab at Cornell University. My current research focuses on urban environmental education that promotes school sustainability, civic engagement, climate action, equality, and environmental justice. Along with my colleagues, I create and teach global online courses for the professional development of environmental educators. I am the first editor of Urban Environmental Education Review (Cornell University Press, 2017). I also serve as an adviser for the Global Environmental Education Partnership (collaboration between the US EPA, Taiwan EPA, and NAAEE).
Head of Education, Lisbon Zoo
Antonieta is a pedagogy expert with more than 25 years’ experience. Joined Lisbon ZOO in 2007 to assume the Educational Department: defining, developing, monitoring the implementation and evaluation of Lisbon ZOO Education Plan. Responsible for consolidation of institutional relations with the Portuguese Ministry of Education, for establishing and managing institutional partnerships, both national and international, for increasing educational policies and for creating innovative learning scenarios.
Antonieta is an active member within the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria as Chair of the Conservation Education Committee and also within the International Zoo Educators Association as Europe/Middle East Representative.
ASSOCIATE ROFESSOR, AL AIN UNIVERSITY
Committed and passionate professional with over 8 years of academic experience in the domain of Sociology, particularly in the specialty of criminology, And more than 18 years in education in general.Possess competitive drive and entrepreneurial confidence to succeed in a highly demanding environment.
Mangrove Education at the University of Guyana: A Critical Appraisal by Paulette Bynoe
"Not so far away, not so different." The contents and attributes of Chilean Business Education. by Esteban Andrés Gómez Sotta
Every Child Outdoors and the Rare Chain of Learning: A Model for Environmental Education for a Sustainable Future by Istafa Sufi
Deputy Dean and current Dean (ag), School of Graduate Studies and Research (SGSR)
Academic Researcher, 1) Centro de Economía y Negocios Sostenibles, Facultad de Economía y Negocios. Universidad Finis Terrae. 2) Department of Education, Faculty of Educational and Societal Sciences. Universität Vechta.
Senior Educator, rare Charitable Research Reserve
Deputy Dean and current Dean (ag), School of Graduate Studies and Research (SGSR)
Academic Researcher, 1) Centro de Economía y Negocios Sostenibles, Facultad de Economía y Negocios. Universidad Finis Terrae. 2) Department of Education, Faculty of Educational and Societal Sciences. Universität Vechta.
Esteban Gómez Sotta
Doctoral Student (PhD.) in Educational Sciences. Department of Education, Faculty of Educational and Societal Sciences. Universität Vechta, Germany.
Academic Researcher at the Center for Sustainable Economics and Business, Faculty of Economics and Business. Universidad Finis Terrae, Chile.
Graduate:
• MSc. in Communications Management
• MSc. in International Strategic Communications
• MSc. in Audience and Public Opinion Studies
• MSc. in Applied Systemic Analysis of Society
• Dipl. in Social Systems Theory Applied to Sociocultural Complexity
• Dipl. in Educational Leadership
• Psychologist
Senior Educator, rare Charitable Research Reserve
Istafa Sufi, Senior Educator at rare Charitable Research Reserve, is a certified Canadian teacher with over fifteen years of experience working with youth at various environmental and community organizations. He holds a BSc in Biology and Chemistry, a BEd and a graduate certificate in Environmental Management & Assessment. He has facilitated workshops on environmental topics such as food miles, proper waste sorting and recycling, water, energy and land conservation, climate change, invasive species, environmental research, screen printing t-shirts, guitar and much more. He has also served on the Board of Directors of various non-profit organizations, and chaired committees related to social, environmental, and racial justice.
Sensibilisation du Grand Public en Plein Air: Concept du Chemin Pédagogique Spécifique au Site D'accueil by Iatimad Zair
Opération #b7arblaplastic : présentation du mode opératoire de l'opération et ses retombés sur la préservation des écosystèmes marins by Khadija Chahidi
Cultural Heritage Education as a Pillar for Sustainable Development by Mouna Belbekri
Distinguished Professor and Director, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University, South Africa
Chargée de Développement des Outils Pédagogiques, Fondation Mohammed VI Pour la Protection de L'environnement
Chargée du Digital, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la protection de l'Environnement
Project Manager, Fondation pour la Sauvegarde du Patrimoine Culturel de Rabat
Distinguished Professor and Director, Environmental Learning Research Centre, Rhodes University, South Africa
Chargée de Développement des Outils Pédagogiques, Fondation Mohammed VI Pour la Protection de L'environnement
Titulaire d'un Master en Ecologie sur la Biodiversité de la Côte Marocaine de la Faculté des Sciences de Rabat Agdal Université Mohammed V. (http://www.um5.ac.ma/um5/)
Chargée des outils pédagogiques au niveau du Centre International Hassan II de formation à l'environnement, bras académique de la Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l'environnement, présidée par Son Altesse Royale la Princesse Lalla Hasnaa.
Responsable administrative et financière du Centre international Hassan II de formation à l'environnement. Le centre, lancé en juin 2019 par SAR la Princesse Lalla Hasnaa, a pour objectif de sensibiliser le grand public à travers des actions d'éducation et de formation.
https://centre-hassan2-environnement.ma
Chargée du Digital, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la protection de l'Environnement
Khadija CHAHIDI, 25ans, chargée du digital à la Fondation Mohammed VI pour la protection de l'Environnement. J'occupe ce poste au sein de la Fondation depuis 2 ans, mon travail consiste en la gestion des sites web et réseaux sociaux, les outils pédagogiques digitaux tels que les applications mobiles de sensibilisation à l'environnement; etc. Je suis titulaire d'un master en Stratégies de Marketing Digital.
Project Manager, Fondation pour la Sauvegarde du Patrimoine Culturel de Rabat