In a significant step towards a sustainable future, Dubai Cares has launched its latest report, ‘Rewiring Education: The Climate-Education Nexus,’ during the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) week. This report, born from extensive consultations and discussions at the RewirEd Summit 2023 at COP28 UAE and beyond, underscores the crucial connection between education and climate action.
The report emphasizes that tackling climate change and transforming education cannot be viewed as separate endeavors. It highlights the untapped potential of the climate-education nexus to drive systemic change. The report’s core purpose is to unite efforts in education and climate action, offering concrete recommendations and practical solutions for integrating these areas into cohesive strategies.
His Excellency Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer and Vice-Chairman of Dubai Cares, aptly stated, “Real progress on global issues, whether poverty, health, or climate change, depends on fundamentally transforming education systems. This report offers a clear roadmap for integrating education into the climate agenda, while embedding climate solutions in education. As we approach COP29, I urge global leaders to prioritize education in their climate discussions and consider the vital recommendations outlined here. The time to act is now to equip everyone with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to build a sustainable future.”
The report presents five ‘win-win’ solutions across:
* Early Childhood Development (ECD)
* Planet-friendly school meals
* Teaching as a green profession
* Youth green skills development
* Strategic private sector engagement
These solutions demonstrate how collaboration can align education transformation with climate action, economic growth, and social progress. Additionally, the report identifies nine key recommendations across policy, financing, and research to create an enabling environment for scaling these solutions.
The RewirEd Summit 2023 at COP28 UAE marked the first global gathering focused on the connection between education and climate. This momentous event brought together over 1,000 participants, including heads of state, ministers, CEOs, and representatives from 76 countries. The Summit highlighted the critical role education plays in addressing climate challenges and showcased innovative solutions at the intersection of these two sectors. With strong global representation, the Summit sparked impactful discussions on ensuring that climate change does not hinder children’s right to education.
To download the report, please visit: [https://rewiredsummit.org/](https://rewiredsummit.org/)
This report serves as a critical call to action for global leaders to prioritize education in their climate discussions and embrace the vital recommendations outlined in the report. The time to act is now to build a sustainable future for generations to come.
