What a meaningful and action-packed agenda! It's so exciting to see our TASS members and student ambassadors actively engaging with the community by organising events, participating in discussions, and leading best practices in their schools 💬 Congrats to David Gerber, Sarah Walsh, and the eco-council at Fairgreen International School for hosting a successful Student Environmental Leadership Conference and thank you to everyone that joined! Laura Whyte Matt Flynn Brett Girven Hannah Mainds Namitha Sujish
Yesterday, selected children from Regent International School attended the The Alliance for Sustainable Schools (TASS) Student Environmental Leadership Conference. 💚 The conference began with a student-led panel discussion which explored various local environmental issues (such as transport, waste and biodiversity); celebrated sustainable achievements in U.A.E. schools; discussed how students overcome obstacles whilst balancing their priorities and identified ways in which we can empower the next generation of changemakers. After that, we had the opportunity to explore the grounds of The Sustainable City and visited the SEE Institute, which is the region’s first net-zero carbon building. At the cutting-edge institute, they conduct, encourage and support environmental research projects with an emphasis on sustainability in the built environment. Finally, our young leaders had the opportunity to collaborate and network with their peers, sharing sustainable practice and identifying achievable actions they could take in the next 5 days, 5 weeks and 5 months to make a green change within their own schools and communities. What an inspiring event! Thank you David Gerber (as well as his wonderful Conference Leadership Team and Eco Council from Fairgreen International School) for hosting the event and empowering our young leaders to make a positive environmental difference! 🌎 #Sustainability #TASS #EnvironmentalEducation #YouthLeadership #GreenFuture
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MOE Licensed English language Teacher (TESOL Cycle 2), Humanities Subject Lead, Sustainability advocate, Primary Educator, English and SMC teacher, Local Advisory Body-Staff representative.
3wTrue, It was such a well-organized and impactful event! The conference not only highlighted important environmental issues but also sparked a sense of curiosity and excitement among my students. They were inspired by the thoughtfulness and creativity behind the event and are now eager to dream big and perhaps even organize something similar in the future. Huge thanks to David Gerber, Sarah Walsh, and the entire eco-council for leading the way!