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Leading environmental charity Emirates Nature-WWF has announced a lineup of events and activations at COP28, designed to inspire and mobilise civil society to participate in nature conservation and citizen science and lead the change towards a sustainable future.
The events and activations organised by Emirates Nature-WWF, in collaboration with esteemed partners, create opportunities for youth and the public to connect with nature, expand their knowledge and utilise tools and digital apps to drive positive impact on the ground.
“The responsibility to tackle climate change and build a sustainable future rests with everyone. Through our community engagement programmes at Emirates Nature-WWF, we have seen thousands of individuals and youth in the UAE step up and take action for nature. I am optimistic that COP28 will inspire even more minds, hearts and hands across the UAE — and the world — to be part of the solution and make a positive impact for people and planet,” commented Laila Mostafa Abdullatif, Director-General of Emirates Nature-WWF.
The charity has drawn from its rich legacy of community engagement and outreach programmes, weaving in elements from Leaders of Change — its community of over 4,000 changemakers who train, ideate and act for nature, and the youth movement Connect with Nature.
Developed in collaboration with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), Connect with Nature reconnects youth nature and equips them with the skills necessary to become sustainable leaders of tomorrow.
Under the umbrella of the Youth Legacy for COP28 community engagement strategy, the organisations developed the flagship activation for the Year of Sustainability and COP28 — the “Escape Climate Change — Mangrove Edition’ escape room, which enables participants to physically experience the science behind climate change. The escape room will be a key feature at COP28, running for the entire duration of the conference.
In alignment with the vision of ensuring full inclusivity at COP28, Emirates Nature-WWF and EAD have launched several initiatives to shine the spotlight on inspiring young game-changers. ‘Youth Insiders’ brings
together young industry professionals who are already working to advance green solutions in the UAE and provides a platform for insights, innovations, and solutions to be shared at events including COP28.
In addition, the youth Ambassadors for Nature initiative – organised by Connect with Nature – upskills and mentors ten promising students and youth in leadership and environmental advocacy and supports them in mobilising UAE youth to explore, study and protect nature.
Youth Insiders and Ambassadors for Nature will represent the youth voice and share their innovations and solutions in the lead up to, during and post COP28.