The Emirates Environmental Group, EEG, has organised its 17th Annual Student’s Workshops. The event saw the participation of 625 students and teachers from 115 schools and universities across the UAE over the course of the 4-day event.

Held under the theme of, "Sustainable Development: Goals, Ideas, Voices and Expressions #GIVE", the workshops marked the meaningful "Year of Giving" declared by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The theme provided an ideal platform for the students to raise awareness on the most relevant environmental topics and to express themselves through finding innovative solutions and performing activities in a creative, effective and fun way.

The theme of this year’s inspiring event was connected to the educational journey of students as it allowed them to set their goals, come up with ideas, voice these ideas and actively express them through the various activities that followed.

Habiba Al Marashi, Chairperson of EEG, said, "The youth play an important role in shaping the future of the nation. At a time when the country is moving steadily forward with sustainability etched in its core, it is very important to inculcate the same values into the young minds of today, our future."

Al Marashi went on to say, "The workshops serve as implementation platforms which provide the younger generation an opportunity to learn the value of a sustainable future and methodologies for them to reach their goals. With these simple yet effective solutions we are inculcating a culture of change."

Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO of ENOC, said, "Sustainability is at the heart of ENOC’s strategy and we have always shared a successful collaboration with the Emirates Environmental Group, as their work continues to serve as a benchmark when it comes to environmental education initiatives. This partnership also falls in line with the goals of our visionary leaders who aspire to create a culture of education, innovation and creativity."