Post by : Omar Nasser
Photo : Abu Dhabi Media Office
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) recently celebrated UAE schools for their eco-friendly actions. This is part of the Sustainable Schools Initiative (SSI). Schools got recognized for their eco-achievements in the 2023-2024 school year based on the Green Stars Rating system. The Green Stars Rating system follows a two-step approach. First, each school gives a report on its eco-friendly practices.
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Then they receive a color rating—green, yellow, orange, or red—depending on their performance. Green is top-notch. Schools have a year to get better before receiving Green Stars Rating.
They can earn between one and five stars. One star suggests a school needs vast improvement, five stars are reserved for the top achievers. Four and five-star schools actively participate in numerous eco-friendly events. One event is the Green School Audit. This helps schools identify their eco-performance and create improvement plans.
Schools initiate Eco Clubs where pupils and educators collaborate to learn about the environment and create greener schools. Educators receive special training to help pupils understand the environment and students join nature excursions. Five-star schools include Al Awail Private School, GEMS United Indian School, Al Ain Juniors School, and Mayoor Private School.
These schools excel at environmental conservation. Others like Dunes International School and Abu Dhabi Indian School – Muroor, secured four stars. New schools score a Green Rating if they exceed 70%. This suggests they are on a promising path to a five-star future. Schools like Adnoc Schools – Sas Al Nakheel and Grace Valley Indian School scored over 90%, showing their outstanding performance.
Rasha Ali Al Madfai from EAD was delighted by the schools' dedication. She confirmed the aim is to foster environment awareness in the whole community. Schools like Mayoor School and GEMS United Indian School, who scored five stars, are overjoyed with the results. They underline the importance of instilling a sense of the environmental obligation in students for a sustainable future.
They are driven to ensure the students grasp environmental conservation and lead eco-friendly lives. SSI is a program that aids schools in becoming greener. It consists of four key components: the Green School Audit, Eco Clubs, educator training, and field trips for pupils. The initiative aspires to engage the entire school—students, teachers, and parents—to take proactive steps towards protecting the environment.
The program ties with EAD’s Naha platform, which encourages young people and the community to participate in activities leading to outstanding environmental outcomes. Through this, the Environment Agency envisions to make UAE a more environmentally-friendly place for future generations.
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