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The pursuit of environmental conservation and sustainable development requires the community to be fully aware and sensitized about the multiple facets of environment and development.
Understanding of environmental issues provides the basis and a strong platform for enhanced commitment towards an environmentally sound and sustainable future. EEG has been at the forefront in educating the masses about environment and challenges associated with sustainable development.
EEG started its Educational Projects in 2001 in an informal way. EEG’s persistent efforts have been accepted and applauded by people of all ages and genres. Today, we have a fixed calendar of events for which teachers, students and parents wait enthusiastically every year.
The zeal and enthusiasm exhibited by participants keeps us motivated towards spreading awareness to ensure a sustainable future for all.
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Winners of the 2017 Environmental Drawing Competition
Winners of the 2017 Environmental Drawing Competition
Winners of the 2017 Environmental Drawing Competition
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Environmental Drawing Competition:
EEG’s annual environmental drawing competition, established in 2004 provides a platform for children to express their thoughts through art. Through this competition, EEG provides the budding artists a canvas to paint their ideas and impressions about our environment.
The specified themes on particular environmental issues are solutions that could be proffered are expressed through these artworks. The winning entries are included in the Annual Table Calendar.
Winners of the 2017 Environmental Drawing Competition
Category 1: Giving back to Nature (6-8 years)
| Regular Schools | ||
| NAME | SCHOOL | |
| Winner | Kiara Martins | Delhi Private School, Dubai |
| 1st Runner up | Nour Wissam Al Troudi | , Nibras International School & Aurelie Vidal, Raffles World Academy (Tie) |
| 2nd Runner up | Muhammed Aadil Ashraf | Leaders Private School & Yasmina Azizova, Raffles World Academy (Tie) |
| 1st Merit | Trisha Nikhilkumar Sayani | Gems Our Own English School & Hafid Faizal Eledath, Raffles World Academy |
| 2nd Merit | Seethalekshmi Kishore | Al Ain Juniors School & Moksha Shashi Kiran, Raffles World Academy (Tie) |
| 3rd Merit | Abel Edwin Antony | The Indian High School & Eva Siskic, Raffles World Academy |
| Special Needs School | ||
| Winner | Aiden Roysten | Gulf Indian High school Dubai |
Winners of the 2017 Environmental Drawing Competition
Category 2: Gifts of Nature (9-11 years)
| Regular Schools | ||
| NAME | SCHOOL | |
| Winner | Euhanna Emilia Oreta Cinco | Philadelphia Private School |
| 1st Runner up | Ashwin Suresh | Aldebaran Training Institute, Abu Dhabi |
| 2nd Runner up | Noor -ul huda | Islamiya English School- Abu Dhabi |
Winners of the 2017 Environmental Drawing Competition
Category 3: Sustainable Cities and Communities (12-16 years)
| Regular Schools | ||
| NAME | SCHOOL | |
| Winner | : Nandini Lalwani | Dubai Gem Private School |
| 1st Runner up | Sara Ansari | The Millennium School, Dubai |
| 2nd Runner up | Buvaneswari J | The Indian High School, Dubai |
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Inter School Environmental Public Speaking Competition:
The Inter School Environmental Public Speaking Competition (ISEPSC) aims to stress the importance of the youth as they hold all the ideas, innovation and are eventually the ones to make a difference for the generations to come. This year marked the 17th cycle of holding this annual competition which was held on the 25th and 26th of April 2017. EEG has come a long way from 2001 and managed to transform this programme into one of the biggest environmental events in the UAE.
Over the course of two days, the students were given a platform to freely speak their minds through a structured process, to showcase their leadership abilities and be part of a bigger picture which is, to create and unite young environmental advocates from all over the UAE. Prestigious and esteemed judges with well-established environmental backgrounds were invited to give their valuable input and determine the winners for each category.
Topics for the competition were predetermined and derived from the sustainable development goals announced in 2015. This year the Sub-senior Category competed in the topics ‘People and Planet: Finding a Sustainable Balance’ and ‘Quality Education: Roadmap to Sustainable Development’. The Senior Category competed in the topics ‘Future of Power’ and ‘Sustainable Food Systems: Understanding Food Security’.
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17th Cycle Winners
| Topics for Sub-senior Category | Winners |
| People and Planet: Finding a Sustainable Balance | Winner: Dubai National School, Al Barsha Girls 1st Runner Up:GEMS Our Own Indian School, Dubai 2nd Runner Up: Our own English High School Girls, Sharjah |
| Quality Education: Roadmap to Sustainable Development | Winner: Dubai National School, Al Twar 1st Runner Up: Indian School, Al Ain 2nd Runner Up: Our Own English High School Boys, Sharjah |
| Topics for Senior Category | Winners |
| Future of Power | Winner:Dubai National, Al Barsha (Girls) 1st Runner Up:Dubai International School, Garhoud 2nd Runner Up: Shining Star International School, Abu Dhabi |
| Sustainable Food Systems: Understanding Food Security | Winner: United International Private School, Dubai 1st Runner Up: Towheed Iranian School, Dubai & GEMS Our Own Indian School, Abu Dhabi (TIE) 2nd Runner Up:Sunrise English Private School, Abu Dhabi |
| OVERALL WINNERS |
| Overall Winners: Dubai National School Girls, Al Barsha- People and Planet: Finding a Sustainable Balance |
| Overall 1st Runner-up: Dubai National School, Al Twar- Quality Education: Roadmap To Sustainable Development |
| Overall 2nd Runner-up: Indian School, Al Ain- Quality Education: Roadmap To Sustainable Development |
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Inter College Environmental Public Speaking Competition::
The Inter College Environmental Public Speaking Competition (ICEPSC) was inaugurated in 2001 and since then has served as a positive depiction of commitment towards environmental change. Through this platform, under-graduate students are able to show their opinions responsibly on all structures of their society and surroundings. Held in November each year this platform is a skills building tool, molding student’s confidence and dedication to this cause. The Inter College Environmental Public Speaking Competition is a bi-lingual two day regional event that is open to universities from UAE, GCC and MENA regions.
The 16th Annual Inter College Environmental Public Speaking Competition will be held on 23rd and 24th of November 2016 in Dubai.
The topics for this years competition are:
1. Climate Change: Impact on Water Security!
2. Alternative Energy Resources: A Viable Option?
3. Sustainable Development Goals: A New Course for Humanity!
4. E-Waste: Where’s the Green?
The winners of the 2016 Inter College Environmental Public Speaking Competition are:
| Climate Change: Impact on Water Security | |
| Winner | University of Bolton, Dept of Civil Engineering, UAE |
| 1st Runner Up (TIE) | Khalifa University of Science,Technology &Research, UAE and Modern College of Business and Science - Dept of Health and Safety |
| 2nd Runner Up | Business Technology Department, The City University College of Ajman, UAE |
| Alternative Energy Resources: A Viable Option? | |
| Winner |
Modern College of Business and Science - Dept of Aviation |
| 1st Runner Up | Hashemite University, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, Jordan |
| 2nd Runner Up | Higher College of Technology, Sultanate of Oman |
| Sustainable Development Goals: A New Course for Humanity! | |
| Winner |
University of Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman |
| 1st Runner Up | Oman Nursing Institute, Sultanate of Oman |
| 2nd Runner Up (TIE) | The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, Dubai, UAE; Accounting Department, The City University College of Ajman, UAE and Al Ahfad University, Sudan |
| E-Waste: Where's the Green? | |
| Winner | Fujairah Women’s College, UAE |
| 1st Runner Up | Carnegie Mellon University, Qatar |
| 2nd Runner Up (TIE) | RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK, UAE and Rustaq College of Applied Science, Oman |
| Overall Winners | |
| Overall Winners: University of Bolton, Dept of Civil Engineering, UAE | |
| Overall 1st Runner-up: Fujairah Women’s College, UAE | |
| Overall 2nd Runner-up (TIE): University of Nizwa, Oman and Carnegie Mellon University, Qatar | |
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CAN COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
The first recycling initiative by EEG, the Can Collection Campaign, was started during the year 1997.
Under the campaign, EEG has launched 3 special projects:
Can Collection Day – Last Thursday of February
Your Can for a Tree – April – June
Can Collection Drive – Second Saturday of October
Type of Waste Targeted: Aluminum beverage cans
In 2016, EEG was able to collect 27,372 kg of Aluminium Cans, resulting in the mitigation of greenhouse gases (GHG) to the equivalent of 410.85 metric tons of CO2. A total of 664 m3 of landfi ll space has also been saved due to these efforts.
Can Collection Day 2017
EEG is delighted to launch the 20th cycle of the Can Collection Campaign with the Can Collection Day on 23rd February 2017 and the Can Collection Drive on 28th October 2017. Registration is now open for the Can Collection Day. Our target for 2017 is 28,000kg of Cans so join the campaign and help us achieve the target.
PAPER COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
Paper is one of the widely recycled materials in the world. Collection and storage of paper is easy as it is dry and clean. Recycling paper saves trees, water and energy and helps reduce waste going to landfill. The Paper Collection Campaign was started in 2001.
Type of Waste Targeted: All kinds of paper – newspapers, books, cardboard etc.
PLASTIC COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
oday, everywhere we look, we are surrounded by plastics in some form or another. A normal plastic bottle takes thousands of years to decay if discarded in the environment. Statistics show that each UAE resident uses an average of 450 plastic water bottles each year.
Recycling plastic reduces the amount of oil required to produce more plastic and takes a bulky non-biodegradable materials out of the landfill sites. EEG started this campaign in 2005.
Type of Waste Targeted: All types of domestic plastic.
GLASS COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
Glass is a 100% recyclable material. Glass takes thousands of years to break down as it does not decay with time. Glass recycling is encouraged because it saves natural resources like sand and limestone and reduces air pollution. EEG started Glass Collection Campaign in 2005.
Type of Waste Targeted: Soft drink, ketchup/mayonnaise bottles, medicine bottles, perfume bottles single layer (thin) flat glass, juice and water containers
TONER COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
Toners contain toxic metals, which if discarded improperly, can lead to groundwater contamination through seepage and soil toxification. Recycling is the appropriate way to deal with them.
EEG started the Toner Collection Campaign in 2001 when the extensive use of printers had just started.
Type of Waste Targeted: Toner and Ink Cartridges
BEVERAGE CARTON COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
Beverage cartons provide an air and water tight packaging to food and liquids. There is a huge consumption of beverage cartons in the UAE. Recognizing the need of beverage carton recycling, EEG launched Beverage Carton Recycling Campaign in 2010.
Type of Waste Targeted: Juice Cartons, Milk Cartons etc.
BATTERY COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
Proper disposal of batteries is extremely important as they contain heavy metals which pollute soil and groundwater. In some parts of the world, disposing of batteries in the trash is illegal. EEG recognized the need of adding batteries to the waste management projects portfolio and started Battery Collection campaign in 2006.
Type of Waste Targeted: Alkaline batteries used for hand tools, cameras, flashlights, toys and other items such as portable source of power, mobile phone batteries and car batteries
MOBILE PHONE COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
UAE residents toss thousands of cell phones each year in favour of newer technology. All these discarded phones remain unattended to and can harm the environment. In 2009, EEG launched the recycling of mobile phones to ensure a sustainable use of natural resources and to reduce pollution.
The information is propagated through Dialogue Sessions with school students and employees of companies year round.
Type of Waste Targeted: Mobile phones and accessories
ANNUAL AWARDING CEREMONY
EEG’s Annual Awarding Ceremony is a day set aside for honoring the efforts of our individual, corporate and educational institute members who have contributed significantly to save the environment via recycling activities hosted by EEG throughout the year. The Ceremony is hosted each year in conjunction with the World Environment Day.
ENVIRONMENT FUTURE,
FOR THE SAKE OF HUMANITY.
The pursuit of environmental conservation and sustainable development requires the community to be fully aware and sensitized about the multiple facets of environment and development.
Understanding of environmental issues provides the basis and a strong platform for enhanced commitment towards an environmentally sound and sustainable future. EEG has been at the forefront in educating the masses about environment and challenges associated with sustainable development.
EEG started its Educational Projects in 2001 in an informal way. EEG’s persistent efforts have been accepted and applauded by people of all ages and genres.
Today, we have a fixed calendar of events for which teachers, students and parents wait enthusiastically every year.
The zeal and enthusiasm exhibited by participants keeps us motivated towards spreading awareness to ensure a sustainable future for all.
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TEACHERS’ WORKSHOP SERIES
‘TEACHING THE TEACHERS’ is never underestimated because it is through these specially trained professionals that students gain knowledge and power to make informed decisions about the environment. Since 2001, EEG has been closely working with teachers all over the UAE to help enhance the education experience that children receive.
The Annual Teachers’ Workshop covers relevant and current environmental issues and urges teachers to incorporate these issues into their subjects.
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STUDENTS’ WORKSHOP
Workshops are the platforms where information is exchanged and a spectrum of different perspectives is seen.
EEG holds Students’ Workshop to motivate students to enhance the overall quality of the environment and guide them towards responsible, ethical and pro-environmental behavior. Held in November each year The Students’ Workshop is an event where participants from schools and colleges across UAE discover, discuss and decide about challenges and solutions of the current environmental situation.
The 16th Annual Students Workshop was held from the 7th – 10th November under the theme of “Sustainable Innovation – Road to Sustainable Development Goals”. The school level workshops were held at Rashid School for Boys and the University level workshop was held at the Time Grand Plaza Hotel, Dubai. A total of 697 students and teachers from 105 schools and universities across the UAE participated in this four day workshop, the highest participants ever for this event. EEG conducted the workshop keeping its commitment towards the concept of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in mind.
The workshop witnessed the presence of expert speakers from the corporate and educational sector who presented the students and the teachers with key knowledge on various concepts so as to expose them to the challenges faced by the county, region and the world today and stimulated them to the idea of working together for sustainable living. The experts also shared some innovative solutions adopted by the organisations to meet the target SDG’s.
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Sustainable Consumption and Production - Panel Discussion
EEG’s Ramadan Majlis - 16 June 2016
To celebrate the holy month of Ramadan and maintain a continuous connection and communication with various segments of the society, EEG in association with Ras Al Khaimah Public Works and Services Department, organised its first Ramadan Majlis at ‘the Majlis’ of H.E. Engineer Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Department in Ras Al Khaimah. The session was held in Arabic and discussions were themed around the important issues of availability of resources, food wastage, food security, waste management and environmental sustainability.
Sustainable Consumption and Production of Food - 23 August 2016
EEG and Arabia CSR Network in association with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) organised the second Panel discussion session themed “Sustainable Consumption and Production of Food”. The issues of mega food wasters, consumer behaviour and taking ownership and being responsible were the highlights of the discussions.
Responsible Consumption and Production of Water - 29 September 2016
The third panel session organised by EEG was centred around the important theme of “Responsible Consumption and Production of Water”. The session addressed the issues surrounding the increase in water demand and the amount of strain it puts on the already scarce natural resources of the country.
Responsible Consumption and Production of Energy - 21 December 2016
The last of the panel discussions saw strong discussions on the important theme of “Responsible Consumption and Production of Energy”. The panel discussion session focused on the resource availability, production and consumption of Energy, as well as look at alternative forms of energy and innovative technologies within the UAE.
Ramadan Panel Discussion
Ramadan Panel Discussion
Theme: "Sustainable consumption and production"
Date: 16 June 2016
To celebrate the holy month of Ramadan and maintain a continuous connection and communication with various segments of the society, EEG in association with Ras Al Khaimah Public Works and Services Department, organised its first Ramadan Majlis at ‘the Majlis’ of H.E. Engineer Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Department in Ras Al Khaimah.
The discussions held in Arabic were themed around the important issues of availability of resources, food wastage, food security, waste management and environmental sustainability. The event was attended by eminent guests and speakers which included H.E. Juma Mohammed Kait, H.E. Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Al Hammadi, Director General of the Public Works Department in Ras Al Khaimah, EEG’s Chairperson, Mrs Habiba Al Marashi, Vice-Chair Mr Abdul Aziz Al Midfa and Eng Hassan Makki, Director of Sewerage & Irrigation Network Department, Dubai Municipality and permenant member of EEG to name a few.
Waste to Energy- Future of Power
18th April: “Waste to Energy- Future of Power”
Emirates Environmental Group and Arabia CSR Network, in association with UNEP and Emirates Green Building Council will host the second panel discussion on 18th April from 9:30am.
The Speakers include:
Dubai Municipality
Be’eah
The Neutral Group
Green Energy Solutions & Sustainability LLC.
Clean Energy Business Council (TBC)
Cost: Members – AED 150 per person
Non – Members – AED 250 per person
Send your confirmation to: eeg@emirates.net.ae
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CORPORATE
OUTREACH
EEG realizes that the support of government organizations and private companies is important for pro-environmental campaigns. EEG engages itself with public and private organizations through meetings, presentations and dialogue sessions.
To conduct a presentation/dialogue session/meeting in your office, kindly contact EEG Office.
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It is our strong belief that reaching out to the youth base of the country will play an important role in the future of sustainability in the region. Educational Institutions being the incubators of future leaders who will lead the global economic growth, our teachers perform a core function to holistically and spiritually gear the youth to deal with what the future has in store for them. The youth should aim to become whole human beings by showing compassion and consideration towards the society and the environment in all their undertakings.
Towards this end, EEG participates in many campus outreach programmes every year to impart the idea of sustainability and environmentalism among students – be it in the form of giving a presentation, being a part of an exhibition or inviting school/university students to the EEG Office.
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The pursuit of environmental conservation and sustainable development requires the community to be fully aware and sensitized about the multiple facets of environment and development.
Understanding of environmental issues provides the basis and a strong platform for enhanced commitment towards an environmentally sound and sustainable future. EEG has been at the forefront in educating the masses about environment and challenges associated with sustainable development.
EEG started its Educational Projects in 2001 in an informal way. EEG’s persistent efforts have been accepted and applauded by people of all ages and genres. Today, we have a fixed calendar of events for which teachers, students and parents wait enthusiastically every year.
The zeal and enthusiasm exhibited by participants keeps us motivated towards spreading awareness to ensure a sustainable future for all.
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FOR OUR EMIRATES WE PLANT
‘The first of its kind in the UAE and the most innovative of EEG’s Projects, the “For Our Emirates We Plant” sees an integration of our diverse Waste Management Campaigns with Tree Planting Initiatives. The idea of the project is to provide a platform to the community to recycle their wastes and in light of their efforts plant a tree under the entity’s (company, academic institution or family) name in one of the Emirates in the UAE.
EEG combined its various Tree Planting Initiatives under the umbrella of the “For Our Emirates – We Plant”. This project has four spokes under its belt: The “Your Can for a Tree” initiative, the “Neighborhood Recycling Project”, the “One Root One Communi-Tree” project and the “Together We Plant” initiative.
The four campaigns form a seamless integration between EEG’s Waste Management Programmes and Tree Planting Initiatives.
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Your Can For a Tree
Launched during the year 2012 to provide a boost to Aluminum Recycling in the UAE, the initiative provides the platform to companies, academic institutions and families to plant an indigenous tree under their name once reaching the targets set out for the project. in 2016 a total of 70 entities from the UAE participated and collected 8,270 kg of Aluminium Cans and managed to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions of 124 MTCO2E and save 201 cubic meters of landfill space.
Project Duration: April – July
One Root One Communi-Tree
One Root One Communi-Tree
The project stresses on the importance of recycling all types of waste and on the increasing the sustainable green patch. With participation from the community; public and private organizations, educational institutions and families, different targets are set for different groups and categories. With the support of 11,005 participating entities in 2016, the campaign resulted in the mitigation of 1,007 MTCO2E of GHGs, saving 11,912 trees from being felled and saving 1,267 cubic meters of landfill space.
Project Duration: July - November
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Planting For A Greener Future
EEG took on a special project in 2014 called “Planting For A Greener Future”. This project was done in association with McDonald’s UAE to plant 350 indigenous trees in seven government schools across the seven Emirates within a year. In 2016 EEG and McDonalds Launched Phase II of the project under the same title: "Planting for a Greener Future.
| School Name | Emirates | DATE OF EVENT |
| Al Asemah School for Primary Education | Abu Dhabi | 23rd March 2016 |
| Umm Ammar School for Basic Education for Girls | Ajman | 16th May 2016 |
| Umm Al Quwain Girls School for basic Education | Umm Al Quwain | 6th June 2016 |
| Al Khulafaa Alrashideen School | Dubai | 23rd November 2016 |
For the year 2016, EEG carried out tree planting in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, UAQ and Dubai. The next tree planting will take place in January 2017 in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah followed byFujairah and Sharjah
At the end of the second phase another 350 trees will be planted under this initiative which will help mitigate 3.09 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions upon maturity.
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Over the years Clean Up UAE has succeeded in achieving and surpassing its targets and objectives and has found its way into the minds of millions of people by creating a culture of behavioural change. What we are now experiencing is a high demand from the community to expand the programme and make it a year round event.
This year, EEG is receiving a lot of requests from many stakeholders to organize the Clean Up campaign in their areas which is a sign that the objectives of this campaign were perfectly reached during the last 15 years and the communities are now keen on being involved in it. The campaign is very much aligned with the core principle of giving back to nature as 2017 is the ‘Year of giving’.
We encourage companies & schools to reach out to us if you wish to organise a Clean-Up UAE Campaign.
Clean Up UAE 2017
31st January 2017 - Dibba Al Fujairah
EEG in association with the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development – Dibba Al Fujairah organised the campaign.
5th – 6th February 2017
Umm Al Quwain
To be held in association with the Department of Economic Development, Umm Al Quwain.
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EEG participates in exhibitions which promote the sustainable development at international, regional and national levels. We reach out to organizations from different backgrounds and countries through such platforms.
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Your Can for a Tree
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16th Inter College Environmental Public Speaking Competition
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World Day to Combat Desertification 2016
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Mrs Habiba Al Marashi, along with 24 highly influential women, was featured in the book “Emirati women…spirit of the place” at an event organised by the Ministry of State for International Cooperation and the Office of the Federal Authority for Competitive and Statistics, on the ocassion of Emirati Women's Day.
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11th Annual Environmental Drawing Competition 2017
January - March 2017
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Equator Prize 2017
The Equator Initiative announces a global call for nominations for the Equator Prize 2017. The prize will be awarded to outstanding community and indigenous initiatives that are advancing nature-based solutions for local sustainable development. The Equator Prize winners will join a prestigious network of 208 community-based organizations from 70 countries that have been awarded the Equator Prize since 2002.
Each winning group will receive USD 10,000 and will be invited to participate in a series of policy dialogues and special events during the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September 2017, culminating in an award ceremony at the beginning of Climate Week. The deadline for nomination is 8th March 2017. Please visit the website for details on eligibility and selection criteria: http://prize.
The Equator Initiative brings together the United Nations, governments, civil society, businesses and grassroots organizations to recognize and advance local sustainable development solutions for people, nature and resilient communities.
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Memberships
Become a member: You can be a part of our programmes and initiatives and get involved in bringing about a positive change to the environment. Our memberships are open to corporations, educational institutions, government entities, students, individuals and the general public.
The Membership allows concerned citizens to enjoy the following benefits:
- Copy of EEG Monthly e-newsletters featuring articles that are streamlined and up to date on UAE’s environmental issues.
- Copy of our bi-annual Wastepaper Magazine containing in depth analysis and profiles of the environmental movement across the GCC.
- Attend EEG’s Community Lectures, participate in Waste Management Programmes, competitions and public events that allow you to advocate for issues that directly affect you as well as connect and learn from others.
Membership Categories:
- Associate
- Corporate
- Academic
- Individual
- Student
For further information on the membership benefits and fees, kindly email us at eeg@emirates.net.ae
Membership Renewal
All memberships are annual and need to be renewed. Once your membership expires, you will be sent information on Membership Renewal.
Gift a Membership
Share your commitment to the environment with a loved one by purchasing a gift membership that lasts for one full year. For more information please email us at eeg@emirates.net.ae
EEG is a member of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN); UN Global Compact and Global Environment Facility (GEF-CSO Network)
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Internship
EEG encourages its interns and volunteers to be a member. Being an intern / volunteer will give a chance to be involved in environmental oriented activity, which may be taken as civic duty.
PARTNERSHIP
EEG offers a multi-sector platform that actively promotes partnership and collaboration. Driven by the motto “Together for a better environment” EEG seeks out partnerships and collaborations with different types of entities. From governmental bodies to companies, academic establishments, multilateral institutions and non-governmental organisations; EEG has strategically pursued collaboration and partnerships with numerous organisations. With the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular Goal no. 17 which is focused on Partnerships, EEG is renewing efforts to engage a range of collaborators and partners across various projects and activities. EEG seeks out long term partnerships that create a lasting impact, and is always keen to join hands with likeminded entities. Interested organisations can consider partnering with EEG to gain strategic value from their association by benefitting from EEG’s knowledge, expertise and skills, and helping to offer solutions that help to craft a better environment and more sustainable society.
CURRENT VACANCY
Environmental Officer
The role requires a candidate with 3-5 years of experience in the environmental field. The candidate should be well versed with ongoing environmental issues and must be willing to take the initiative to aid the advancement of the organization.
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Must be fluent in Arabic and English.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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A motivated multitasker and professional individual who has an eye for detail and able to work independently and within a small team environment.
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The candidate must be computer literate; efficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The job scope shall include but not limited to the following:
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EEG’s Environmental Management System
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Deal with aspects of EEG’s Environmental Management System to ensure continued improvement and certification to ISO 14001
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Establish and maintain environmental risk assessment procedures and environmental management guidelines for events
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Develop a process to establish and maintain an inspection and audit program that covers EEG’s significant activities and events
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Undertake the measurement, monitoring and reporting on EEG’s environmental performance in cooperation with the other team members
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i) Develop and implement a carbon and ecological footprinting procedure that covers all of EEG’s activities
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Develop a template for Environment Management Plans ( EMP )
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Champion environmental issues in the EEG office
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Environmental Management at EEG Events
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Manage and execute a project as and when instructed and cover all aspects of it (i.e. logistics, sponsorships etc.)
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Support and be a part of the team in Events Management and Coordination for all EEG workshops, seminars and conferences
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Undertake Environmental Risk Assessments and prepare Environmental Impact Assessment reports for all events
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Develop Environmental Management Plans ( EMP ) for all events based on a standard template if and when instructed
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Monitor, measure and report on each event’s environmental performance
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Research
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Lead research as per the work requirement.
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Conceive, design, develop and undertake environmental research programs/projects that are aligned with EEG’s objectives
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Prepare research materials, technical reports and presentations in English & Arabic
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Write project proposals in English & Arabic
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Undertake necessary field work, client and stakeholder meetings and holding workshops
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Carry out a field survey to gather information, preparing and reporting findings and disseminating results in writing
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Use appropriate and creative methods to design and manage a research project
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Undertake any other environmental management related and other tasks as assigned by the Chairperson
TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND YOUR CV TO eeg@emirates.net.ae , SUBJECT LINE “ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER”
CAREERS
Working with EEG provides you the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment. One of EEG's greatest strengths lies in our team. In order to grow our organization and reach out we are always looking for committed, enthusiastic, competent people who are willing to take on the challenge and grow with us.
We regularly have opportunities in Environmental Research, Waste Management, Project Management and Accounting and Finance. EEG is an equal opportunity organisation. If you think you have what it takes to provide strong and professional support to the organisation, then send us your CV along with a cover letter to eeg@emirates.net.ae
Your CV will be reviewed and added to our database. You will be contacted if a suitable vacancy arises.
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Neighborhood Recycling Project
Aimed to engage the student community during the summer months, the Neighborhood Recycling Project engages EEG student members to run small awareness and collection initiatives in their own communities involving a minimum of 20 families. The Project has been active since 2011 with a growing response every year. In 2016, the initiative resulted in GHG reductions of 200 MTCO2E and 1,261 Million BTU of energy savings. A total of 125 trees were planted under the initiative.
Project Duration: June – September
together we plant
As the number of organizations, educational institutions and individuals’ interest to protect and preserve trees and the environment is becoming more apparent, EEG continues its endeavor to increase the sustainable green urban spaces through its numerous environmental and tree planting initiatives. Taking into consideration the importance of trees in the environment, planting trees is one of the easiest and most effective ways to exhibit the global concern towards environmental protection. Such Tree Planting initiatives are of vital significance in educating the youth about the importance of trees and the various benefits which trees provide. Furthermore, throughout each tree’s life span, a certain amount of CO2 is mitigated. The accumulative number of trees planted until the end of 2016 is 2,094,583, thus the accumulative CO2 mitigated from all the above mentioned programs is 12,351 MTCO2E
corporate
initiatives
- Annual Corporate
Gala Dinner - MoU
- Sponsorship
Opportunities
Emirates Environmental Group organizes this traditional celebration every year to bring together the members, associates and partners of the Group, and acknowledge the collaboration of government, private sector and civil society.
The event is used to formally recognize all the institutions and individuals whose support and cooperation provided valuable inputs to the EEG’s work in the previous year. The event symbolizes the group’s successful efforts to mobilize different sectors of the society to promote environmental preservation and sustainable development.
For 2016, EEG organized the Gala Dinner under the theme of ‘Strong Roots Lead to Sustainable Routes’; the event drew in a diverse crowd of more than 200 VIPs from the public and private sectors.
The 2016 dinner was sponsored by the following companies :
| Platinum Sponsor | Special Sponsor |
| Dubai Electricity and | Wasl |
| Water Authority - DEWA |
| Silver Sponsors | |
| Chalhoub Group | |
| Dubai Investments | |
| Dutco Balfour Beatty | |
| Enviroserve | |
| McDonalds UAE |
The event was a Carbon Neutral Event courtesy of Farnek with MyClimate, a Swiss climate protection organization, and managed to offset 5.09 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions making it a Climate Neutral Event.
Photo Gallery
- MoU with Canadian University of Dubai
- MoU with ECAT
- MoU with Foreign Exchange and Remittance Group (FERG)
- MoU with Dubai Water & Electricity Authority (DEWA)
- MoU with Dubai Travel & Tour Agents Group (DTTAG)
- MoU with Zajel Courier Services
- MoU with Environment Society of Oman (ESO)
- MoU with Al Hilal Bank
- MoU with FEWA
- MOU with United Arab Emirates Football Association
- MoU with Nissan
- MoU with Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC)
- MoU with Ajman Tourism Development Department
- MOU with Dubai Tourism
- MOU with Random Global FZCO
- MOU with The Sustainable City
"A study shows that 88% of UAE residents currently volunteer in some form and 72% are more likely to purchase from a socially and environmentally responsible company (Source: YouGov MENA 2015)
If you are genuinely looking to demonstrate your leadership and commitment to the cause, we would love to work with you!"
This is an opportunity to highlight how you are working to creatively solve environmental issues. Our sponsorship packages are designed to help you obtain your social responsibility as well as marketing and outreach objectives. EEG has a wide variety of events for different types of categories for the year
Educational Programmes
Environmental Drawing Competition
Inter-School Environmental Public Speaking Competition
Inter-College Environmental Public Speaking
Competition
Teachers’ Workshop
Students’ Workshop
Corporate Programme
Annual Corporate Gala Dinner
Waste Management Programmes
Can Collection Day & Drive
Waste Collection Campaigns
Annual Awarding Ceremony
Establishment of Recycling Centres in Schools
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
EEG has been engaging with the community through its community lecture series, since 1992, which exploit the power of exchange and dialogue; in other words, learning through personal involvement and participation. In 2016 to mark the group’s silver Jubilee celebration; EEG devised a unique four part Panel discussion series on the important theme of “Responsible Consumption and Production” to engage the audience in more in-depth and meaningful discussions by bringing together various experts from the field on a common platform.
EEG held these panel discussions in association with Arabia CSR Network and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP-ROWA). The individual sessions were organises in association with Ras Al Khaimah Public Works and Services Department; Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) and Clean Energy Building Council (CEBC)
EXHIBITIONS
EEG participates in exhibitions which promote the sustainable development at international, regional and national levels. We reach out to organizations from different backgrounds and countries through such platforms
CHAIRPERSON’S NOTE
‘Together for a better environment’.. is the core idea around which all of our pro-environmental activities are woven. It is the common thread that brings educational institutions, private companies, government organizations and community together to contribute to the betterment of our environment. Emirates Environmental Group is a means to get closer to the environment by engaging into its innovative programmes.
I entered into the environment awareness field in late 1980s, with an inner calling to create and establish a system for a whole new generation of environmentalists. My ideas took shape of EEG in 1991 with the support of my colleagues and friends. Since then, our journey has been charted by a commitment to relentlessly widen our horizons, deepen our base and work to accelerate the pro-environmental wave in the country.
I would like to acknowledge the support of our collaborators, government agencies, international bodies, corporate members, academic members, student members and the thousands of parents and children who are a part of, and responsible for, this organization’s success.
We invite you to come be a part of our movement, to enrich us and get enriched with experiences and support for greater heights of achievement.
Let’s start workingTogether for a better environment!
Habiba Al Marashi
Chairperson EEG
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Aim
To contribute positively to the advancement of sustainable development in Dubai and the UAE by acting as a focal point for people of all nationalities and ages concerned with environmental protection and responsible waste management.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Objectives
- To increase the level of public awareness on all local, regional and global environmental issues.
- To assist concerned authorities, where possible, in implementing environmental programs and projects.
- To promote positive environmental action by individuals through active participation in specific projects, campaigns and activities.
- To propagate community waste reduction and recycling schemes, both as a means of protecting the environment and as a flagship for improving the community’s environmental awareness.
- To compile a database on various environmental issues and make it available to the public and institutions.
- To foster exchange of information, experience and practices including our areas of expertise.
- To mobilize the support of experts on various environmental issues from the public and private sectors.
- To liaise with various target groups within the community to spread the environmental message and encourage volunteerism in preserving and protecting the environment.
ACCREDITATIONS
First environmental NGO in the world to be accredited with the ISO 14001 certification
Accredited NGO with the United Nations Convention for Combating Desertification (UNCCD)
Accredited NGO, Governing Council, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
EEG
CHAIRPERSON’S NOTE
Ramadan Kareem!
The ‘Year of Giving’, 2017, focuses on three main pillars: the first of which aims at creating a sense of community and responsibility within the private sector so as to fulfil its role in contributing to the development of the country. The second pillar focuses on enhancing the spirit of volunteering and encouraging more volunteer programs. The third pillar aims at instilling loyalty and commitment in the next generation to serve their country. This falls perfectly in line with EEG’s vision and what we have aimed to achieve since 1991.
On monthly basis a wide variety of events are organised by EEG. May has been an eventful month with educational, corporate and government sectors coming together for EEG’s programmes. One of the highlights of May was the Annual Awarding Ceremony which was held on the 17th of May as a tribute to ‘World Environment Day’. This day was widely anticipated by all those in EEG’s network as it served as a platform to celebrate the hard work and achievements of EEG’s participating entities. Participants of the ‘Art From Waste’ and the winners of ‘The Environmental Drawing Competition’ got to exhibit their vibrant and astounding work during the ceremony.
EEG and McDonald’s UAE concluded on 21st May phase II of the ‘Planting a Greener Future Programme’. The mission of this collaboration was to plant indigenous trees across the UAE targeting government schools in each Emirate.
Our first youth focused panel discussion took place on 22nd May, the topic was ‘Climate Action: Role of the Stakeholder’. The purpose of the session was to create an active discussion between the attendees and the speakers and to get a better understanding of the youth perspective in combating climate change.
This newsletter elaborates more on all of EEG’s achievements during the month of May by providing statistics and detailed information; it also contains relevant news articles that cover a wide range of news from local to regional and international.
A final word in regards to Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims all over the world. Allah said in the Holy Quran, “And those who, when they spend, are neither extravagant nor niggardly, but hold a medium between those” [Sura Al-Furqan:67]. It is certainly within our social responsibility to avoid excess and wastage in any form, be it food, or natural resources. Consume wisely, judiciously and sustainably and let Ramadan become a month of responsibility as much as one of spirituality.
Stop Littering.
Start Recycling.
One Action
Is A Chain
Reaction
TOGETHER FOR A BETTER
ENVIRONMENT
One Action
Is A Chain
Reaction
Stop Littering.
Start Recycling.
ENVIRONMENT,
GIVE CHANCE A CHANCE.
EEG
CHAIRPERSON’S NOTE
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
ACCREDITATIONS
The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) is a professional working group devoted to protecting the environment through the means of education, action programs and community involvement.
EEG was formed in September 1991 and has since grown considerably in terms of its programs and membership.
EEG is composed of students, individuals, families, corporate members, federal and local government agencies, universities, colleges and schools, as well as reputed regional and international institutions.
The organization is open to men and women of all nationalities and all ages and is actively encouraged and supported by concerned local and federal government agencies. EEG is the first environmental NGO in the world to be ISO 14001 certified. EEG is viewed as one of the most prestigious environmental groups within the Middle East and prides itself on its environmental achievements.
CHAIRPERSON’S NOTE
‘Together for a better environment’.. is the core idea around which all of our pro-environmental activities are woven. It is the common thread that brings educational institutions, private companies, government organizations and community together to contribute to the betterment of our environment. Emirates Environmental Group is a means to get closer to the environment by engaging into its innovative programmes.
I entered into the environment awareness field in late 1980s, with an inner calling to create and establish a system for a whole new generation of environmentalists. My ideas took shape of EEG in 1991 with the support of my colleagues and friends. Since then, our journey has been charted by a commitment to relentlessly widen our horizons, deepen our base and work to accelerate the pro-environmental wave in the country.
I would like to acknowledge the support of our collaborators, government agencies, international bodies, corporate members, academic members, student members and the thousands of parents and children who are a part of, and responsible for, this organization’s success.
We invite you to come be a part of our movement, to enrich us and get enriched with experiences and support for greater heights of achievement.
Let’s start workingTogether for a better environment!
Habiba Al Marashi
Chairperson EEG
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) is a professional working group devoted to protecting the environment through the means of education, action programs and community involvement. EEG was formed in September 1991 and has since grown considerably in terms of its programmes and membership. EEG is composed of students, individuals, families, corporate members, federal and local government agencies, universities, colleges and schools, as well as reputed regional and international institutions. The organization is open to men and women of all nationalities and all ages and is actively encouraged and supported by concerned local and federal government agencies.
EEG is the first environmental NGO in the world to be ISO 14001 certified. EEG is viewed as one of the most prestigious environmental groups within the Middle East and prides itself on its environmental achievements.
Aim
To contribute positively to the advancement of sustainable development in Dubai and the UAE by acting as a focal point for people of all nationalities and ages concerned with environmental protection and responsible waste management.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Objectives
- To increase the level of public awareness on all local, regional and global environmental issues.
- To assist concerned authorities, where possible, in implementing environmental programs and projects.
- To promote positive environmental action by individuals through active participation in specific projects, campaigns and activities.
- To propagate community waste reduction and recycling schemes, both as a means of protecting the environment and as a flagship for improving the community’s environmental awareness.
- To compile a database on various environmental issues and make it available to the public and institutions.
- To foster exchange of information, experience and practices including our areas of expertise.
- To mobilize the support of experts on various environmental issues from the public and private sectors.
- To liaise with various target groups within the community to spread the environmental message and encourage volunteerism in preserving and protecting the environment.
ACCREDITATIONS
First environmental NGO in the world to be accredited with the ISO 14001 certification
Accredited NGO with the United Nations Convention for Combating Desertification (UNCCD)
Accredited NGO, Governing Council, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
EEG is a Member of UNGC, IUCN and GEF CSO
Lend a Hand..
Save the environment
EEG
SOCIETY
-Competitions
-Collection Campaigns
The pursuit of environmental conservation and sustainable development requires the community to be fully aware and sensitized about the multiple facets of environment and development.
Understanding of environmental issues provides the basis and a strong platform for enhanced commitment towards an environmentally sound and sustainable future. EEG has been at the forefront in educating the masses about environment and challenges associated with sustainable development.
EEG started its Educational Projects in 2001 in an informal way. EEG’s persistent efforts have been accepted and applauded by people of all ages and genres. Today, we have a fixed calendar of events for which teachers, students and parents wait enthusiastically every year.
The zeal and enthusiasm exhibited by participants keeps us motivated towards spreading awareness to ensure a sustainable future for all.
EEG
SOCIETY
-Competitions
-Collection Campaigns
Environmental Drawing Competition:
EEG’s annual environmental drawing competition, established in 2004 provides a platform for children to express their thoughts through art. Through this competition, EEG provides the budding artists a canvas to paint their ideas and impressions about our environment.
The specified themes on particular environmental issues are solutions that could be proffered are expressed through these artworks. The winning entries are included in the Annual Table Calendar.
Winners of the 2015 Environmental Drawing Competition
| Topic: Sustainable Schools (6-8 years) | ||
| NAME | SCHOOL | |
| Winner | Anagha Ramaswam | Delhi Private School, Dubai |
| 1st Runner up | Brent Adrial Dsouza | The Kindergarten Starters, Dubai |
| 2nd Runner up | M Daniyal Naeem | Pakistan Education Academy, Dubai |
| 1st merit | Ashley Colaco | Rajagiri International School |
| 2nd merit | Razia Laurice Santos | Twenty First Century Academy |
| 3rd merit | Mohammad Salem Al Ratheeri | Liwa International School |
| Topic: HAPPY & Sustainable Schools (9-11 years) | ||
| NAME | SCHOOL | |
| Winner | Vignesh Murthi Krishna Murthi | Sunrise English Private School |
| 1st Runner up | Caitlin Dawson | Horizon International School |
| 2nd Runner up | Edward John P. Gatchalian | Philadelphia Private School |
| 1st merit | Yashita Saxena | The Millennium School, Dubai |
| 2nd merit | Suhani Manoj | GEMS Our Own English High School |
| 3rd merit | Bhuvaneshwari Jayasankar | The Indian High School |
Inter School Environmental Public Speaking Competition:
EEG’s Inter-School Environmental Public Speaking Competition (ISEPSC) is a forum for the expression of ideas and thoughts.
This bi-lingual competition, initiated in 2001, brings together students from around the emirate, to present their views on a chosen topic which is judged by some of the best educators and environmental experts. The competition is spread over two days and is inclusive of four current topics and is targeted towards students belonging to the age group of 13 -15 years (Sub-Senior) and 16 -18 years (Senior).
Winners of the 15th Interschool Environmental
Public Speaking Competition
| Topics for Sub-senior Category |
Winners |
| Environment and Development: Conflict or Harmony | Winner: Ambassador Private School 1st Runner Up: Indian School Ajman 2nd Runner Up: Twenty First Century Private Academy |
| Sustainability Our Responsibility: it’s no longer an option! | Winner: Star International School 1st Runner Up: Ryan Private School 2nd Runner Up: International Community School |
| Topics for Senior Category |
Winners |
| From Global to Local: Environmental Regulation & Economic Integration! |
Winner:Dubai National School (Girls), Al Barsha 1st Runner Up: United International Private School 2nd Runner Up: Our Own English High School, Sharjah Girls |
| Overpopulation vs. Overconsumption: Where should we focus? |
Winner: Dubai National School (Boys), Al Barsha 1st Runner Up: GEMS Our Own Indian School, Dubai 2nd Runner Up: Ras Al Khaimah American Academy for Girls |
| OVERALL WINNERS |
| Overall Winners: Ambassador Private School |
| Overall 1st Runner-up: Dubai National School (Girls), Al Barsha |
| Overall 2nd Runner-up: Star International School |
Inter College Environmental Public Speaking Competition:
The Inter College Environmental Public Speaking Competition (ICEPSC) was inaugurated in 2001 and since then has served as a positive depiction of commitment towards environmental change. Through this platform, under-graduate students are able to show their opinions responsibly on all structures of their society and surroundings. Held in November each year this platform is a skills building tool, molding student’s confidence and dedication to this cause. The Inter College Environmental Public Speaking Competition is a bi-lingual two day regional event that is open to universities from UAE, GCC and MENA regions.
The 15th Cycle of the Inter College competition will be held on 25th and 26th November at Dubai Knowledge Village.
The topics for this year’s competition are:
- Environment and Development: Conflict or Harmony?
- Sustainability Our Responsibility: it’s no longer an option!
- From Global to Local: Environmental Regulation & Economic Integration!
- Overpopulation vs. Overconsumption: where should we focus?
EEG
SOCIETY
-Competitions
-Collection Campaigns
CAN COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
The first recycling initiative by EEG, the Can Collection Campaign, was started during the year 1997.
Under the campaign, EEG has launched 3 special projects:
Can Collection Day – Last Thursday of February
Your Can for a Tree – April – June
Can Collection Drive – Second Saturday of October
Type of Waste Targeted: Aluminum beverage cans
Can Collection Day
EEG hosted the Can Collection Day on 26th February 2015, Thursday. EEG would like to thank the below entities for their support in collecting 5,147 kg of Aluminum Cans:
| Support Sponsors: | Rani Refreshments |
| Media Partners: | 7Days |
| Venue Support: | Gulf News American International School – Abu Dhabi Al Ain English Speaking School Dubai Municipality – Parks and Horticulture Department Radisson Blu Resort – Sharjah Ras Al Khaimah Public Works and Services Department |
| Logistical Support: | Abela and Co. Al Futtaim Carillion ETA Lucky Recycling Jebel Ali McDonalds Sharif Metals |
PAPER COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
Paper is one of the widely recycled materials in the world. Collection and storage of paper is easy as it is dry and clean. Recycling paper saves trees, water and energy and helps reduce waste going to landfill. The Paper Collection Campaign was started in 2001.
Type of Waste Targeted: All kinds of paper – newspapers, books, cardboard etc.
PLASTIC COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
oday, everywhere we look, we are surrounded by plastics in some form or another. A normal plastic bottle takes thousands of years to decay if discarded in the environment. Statistics show that each UAE resident uses an average of 450 plastic water bottles each year.
Recycling plastic reduces the amount of oil required to produce more plastic and takes a bulky non-biodegradable materials out of the landfill sites. EEG started this campaign in 2005.
Type of Waste Targeted: All types of domestic plastic.
GLASS COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
Glass is a 100% recyclable material. Glass takes thousands of years to break down as it does not decay with time. Glass recycling is encouraged because it saves natural resources like sand and limestone and reduces air pollution. EEG started Glass Collection Campaign in 2005.
Type of Waste Targeted: Soft drink, ketchup/mayonnaise bottles, medicine bottles, perfume bottles single layer (thin) flat glass, juice and water containers
TONER COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
Toners contain toxic metals, which if discarded improperly, can lead to groundwater contamination through seepage and soil toxification. Recycling is the appropriate way to deal with them.
EEG started the Toner Collection Campaign in 2001 when the extensive use of printers had just started.
Type of Waste Targeted: Toner and Ink Cartridges
BEVERAGE CARTON COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
Beverage cartons provide an air and water tight packaging to food and liquids. There is a huge consumption of beverage cartons in the UAE. Recognizing the need of beverage carton recycling, EEG launched Beverage Carton Recycling Campaign in 2010.
Type of Waste Targeted: Juice Cartons, Milk Cartons etc.
BATTERY COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
Proper disposal of batteries is extremely important as they contain heavy metals which pollute soil and groundwater. In some parts of the world, disposing of batteries in the trash is illegal. EEG recognized the need of adding batteries to the waste management projects portfolio and started Battery Collection campaign in 2006.
Type of Waste Targeted: Alkaline batteries used for hand tools, cameras, flashlights, toys and other items such as portable source of power, mobile phone batteries and car batteries
MOBILE PHONE COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
UAE residents toss thousands of cell phones each year in favour of newer technology. All these discarded phones remain unattended to and can harm the environment. In 2009, EEG launched the recycling of mobile phones to ensure a sustainable use of natural resources and to reduce pollution.
The information is propagated through Dialogue Sessions with school students and employees of companies year round.
Type of Waste Targeted: Mobile phones and accessories
ANNUAL AWARDING CEREMONY
EEG’s Annual Awarding Ceremony is a day set aside for honoring the efforts of our individual, corporate and educational institute members who have contributed significantly to save the environment via recycling activities hosted by EEG throughout the year. The Ceremony is hosted each year in conjunction with the World Environment Day.
ENVIRONMENT FUTURE,
FOR THE SAKE OF HUMANITY.
The pursuit of environmental conservation and sustainable development requires the community to be fully aware and sensitized about the multiple facets of environment and development.
Understanding of environmental issues provides the basis and a strong platform for enhanced commitment towards an environmentally sound and sustainable future. EEG has been at the forefront in educating the masses about environment and challenges associated with sustainable development.
EEG started its Educational Projects in 2001 in an informal way. EEG’s persistent efforts have been accepted and applauded by people of all ages and genres.
Today, we have a fixed calendar of events for which teachers, students and parents wait enthusiastically every year.
The zeal and enthusiasm exhibited by participants keeps us motivated towards spreading awareness to ensure a sustainable future for all.
TEACHERS’ WORKSHOP SERIES
‘TEACHING THE TEACHERS’ is never underestimated because it is through these specially trained professionals that students gain knowledge and power to make informed decisions about the environment. Since 2001, EEG has been closely working with teachers all over the UAE to help enhance the education experience that children receive.
The Annual Teachers’ Workshop covers relevant and current environmental issues and urges teachers to incorporate these issues into their subjects.
TEACHERS WORKSHOP 2014
The 2014, Teachers’ Workshop was based on Sustainability: The way forward. [....]
TEACHERS WORKSHOP 2014
The 2014, Teachers’ Workshop was based on Sustainability: The way forward.
The main objective of the workshop is to build the capacity of teachers regarding environmental issues in order for them to then pass this knowledge on to their students, schools and communities.
We want to give you the resources to change the manner in which your institution is run; to help it grow and move forward sustainably.
The specific objectives of this year’s Workshop are:
To deepen understanding on the concept of our role in the future of sustainability
To elucidate the concept of individual sustainable living and underscore its global importance and relevance
To increase awareness of key challenges brought about by climate change and water security crisis
To provide participants with practical eco-friendly knowledge and relevant skills that they can apply to their curriculums and everyday lives
For more information please contact us 
STUDENTS’ WORKSHOP
Workshops are the platforms where information is exchanged and a spectrum of different perspectives is seen.
EEG holds Students’ Workshop to motivate students to enhance the overall quality of the environment and guide them towards responsible, ethical and pro-environmental behavior. Held in November each year The Students’ Workshop is an event where participants from schools and colleges across UAE discover, discuss and decide about challenges and solutions of the current environmental situation
For more information please contact us
2015:
Lecture:27th January
EEG’s Journey
Presentation by EEG’s Chairperson –
EEG started off its series of community lectures for 2015, with a highlight of the work done by EEG during the year 2014. Hosted on the 27th of January 2015, the lecture was given by Mrs. Habiba Al Marashi, Chairperson of EEG; a person who needs no introduction amongst the EEG community.
Lecture : 24th February
Waste Management & Recycling – Bee’ah’s success story in Sharjah
The lecture was administered by Mr. Harbinder Singh, MD Waste Management of Bee’ah. He spoke about the work Bee’ah has done for the past many years in the Emirate of Sharjah in the field of recycling. Working with the goal of zero waste to landfill, Bee’ah plays a major role in supporting recycling initiatives and maintenance of landfills in Sharjah.
Lecture : 31st March
Healthy Eating Habits
The speaker Mr. Robin Gomes, Executive Corporate Chef EEG hosted its 3rd Community Lecture on this important but most often forgotten topic. The speaker Mr. Robin Gomes, Executive Corporate Chef with more than 3 decades of experience under his belt, gave an intriguing lecture, stressing the fact “You are what you eat”. He mentioned that UAE, due to its high standard of living and diverse population has a large palate and citizens rarely notice how the food they eat, is effecting their environment and their health.
COMMUNITY LECTURES 2014:
Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) has been providing a continuing platform for over two decades to highlight these commendable endeavors. EEG’s popular community lectures have been very effective in bringing these inspiring success stories to light. Held on the last Tuesday of every month throughout the year, these free sessions feature a wide range of experts, leaders and personalities associated with environment and sustainability. They represent a cross-section of sectors from industry, government, academia and civil society. Through a lecture and discussion style, these events have proved to be a great conduit to pass on knowledge and information about trends, developments, concepts and technologies related to environment and sustainability.
LECTURE-Feb 25
Food Security- Meeting Challenges Through Innovation
By Dr.Ismahane Elouli, Director General of International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA)
LECTURE-Mar 25
Wastewater- From Pollution to Solution
By Eng. Rasheed Karkin, Head of Jebel Ali Operation Section, Sewerage Treatment Plant Department, Dubai Municipality
LECTURE- Apr 29
Aluminum Recycling – Does it really save the environment?
By Eng. Salam Sharif, CEO Sharif Group and President Bureau of Middle East Recycling
LLECTURE-May 29
Who is Responsible for Food Wastage?
By 5 of the Top School teams of the Interschool Public Speaking Competition 2014: Sunrise English Private School, Star International School, the Indian High School, Delhi Private School, and Al Ittihad Private School.
LECTURE- Jun 24
Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation
By Mr Moaz Sawaf, Project Manager, EWS- WWF
LECTURE-Aug 26
Energy, Sustainability and Living-A Quality Perspective Viewpoint
By Mr Sarfaz Dairkee, General Manager, Corporate Development and Engineering of MAHY Khoory &Co.
LECTURE- Sep 30
Green Municipal Infrastructure: Practices from Abu Dhabi Municipality
By Dr. Ahmed Hassan Ali and Engineer Khalil Al Sokhny, Project Management Professionals, Abu Dhabi Municipality.
LECTURE- 25 Nov
Coping with Climate Change
By Prof. Saeb Khresat, Professor of Soil Science , Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan
FIELD TRIP–20 Dec
Visit to the Almarai Farms
EEG’s student members and their families were invited to the Almarai Farms on Dubai – Al Ain Road.
Caring for the
Environment and People
CORPORATE
OUTREACH
EEG realizes that the support of government organizations and private companies is important for pro-environmental campaigns. EEG engages itself with public and private organizations through meetings, presentations and dialogue sessions.
To conduct a presentation/dialogue session/meeting in your office, kindly contact EEG Office.
NEIGHBORHOOD
RECYCLING
CAMPAIGN
CAMPUS
OUTREACH
It is our strong belief that reaching out to the youth base of the country will play an important role in the future of sustainability in the region. Educational Institutions being the incubators of future leaders who will lead the global economic growth, our teachers perform a core function to holistically and spiritually gear the youth to deal with what the future has in store for them. The youth should aim to become whole human beings by showing compassion and consideration towards the society and the environment in all their undertakings.
Towards this end, EEG participates in many campus outreach programmes every year to impart the idea of sustainability and environmentalism among students – be it in the form of giving a presentation, being a part of an exhibition or inviting school/university students to the EEG Office.
EXHIBITIONS
EEG participates in exhibitions which promote the sustainable development at international, regional and national levels. We reach out to organizations from different backgrounds and countries through such platforms
Less Pollution
the Best Solution
corporate
initiatives
- Annual Corporate
Gala Dinner - MoU
- Sponsorship
Opportunities
Emirates Environmental Group organizes this traditional celebration every year to bring together the members, associates and partners of the Group, and acknowledge the collaboration of government, private sector and civil society.
The event is used to formally recognize all the institutions and individuals whose support and cooperation provided valuable inputs to the EEG’s work in the previous year. The event symbolizes the group’s successful efforts to mobilize different sectors of the society to promote environmental preservation and sustainable development.
For 2015, EEG organized the Gala Dinner under the theme of ‘Partners Of Sustainability’; the event drew in a diverse crowd of more than 200 VIPs from the public and private sectors.
The dinner was sponsored by the following companies :
| Platinum Sponsor | Special Sponsor |
| Dubai Electricity and | Wasl |
| Water Authority - DEWA |
| Gold Sponsor | Silver Sponsors |
| Mcdonalds | |
| Dubal – An EGA Company | |
| Chalhoub Group | |
| Dutco Balfour Beatty |
The event was a Carbon Neutral Event courtesy of Farnek with MyClimate, a Swiss climate protection organization, and managed to offset 3.71 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions making it a Climate Neutral Event.
Photo Gallery
corporate
initiatives
- Annual Corporate
Gala Dinner - MoU
- Sponsorship
Opportunities
- MoU with Canadian University of Dubai
- MoU with ECAT
- MoU with Foreign Exchange and Remittance Group (FERG)
- MoU with Foreign Exchange and Remittance Group (FERG)
- MoU with Dubai Water & Electricity Authority (DEWA)
- MoU with Zajel Courier Services
- MoU with Environment Society of Oman (ESO)
- MoU with Al Hilal Bank
- MoU with FEWA
- MOU with United Arab Emirates Football Association
- Annual Corporate
Gala Dinner - MoU
- Sponsorship
Opportunities
"A study shows that 88% of UAE residents currently volunteer in some form and 72% are more likely to purchase from a socially and environmentally responsible company (Source: YouGov MENA 2015)
If you are genuinely looking to demonstrate your leadership and commitment to the cause, we would love to work with you! "
This is an opportunity to highlight how you are working to creatively solve environmental issues. Our sponsorship packages are designed to help you obtain your social responsibility as well as marketing and outreach objectives. EEG has a wide variety of events for different types of categories for the year
Educational Programmes
Environmental Drawing Competition
Inter-School Environmental Public Speaking Competition
Inter-College Environmental Public Speaking
Competition
Teachers’ Workshop
Students’ Workshop
Special Projects
For Our Emirates – We Plant
Clean Up UAE
Publications
EEG’s publications are a vital tool in increasing the capacity of the EEG network and help EEG’s messages to reach out to more and more people and organizations. The publications relate to various environmental topics, the past months’ news and updates on the environmental agenda at the national, regional and global level. Some of these publications
Posters
Flyers/Brochures
Table Calendar
Waste Paper Magazine
Annual report
Should you be interested in any of the above, please feel free to
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The pursuit of environmental conservation and sustainable development requires the community to be fully aware and sensitized about the multiple facets of environment and development.
Understanding of environmental issues provides the basis and a strong platform for enhanced commitment towards an environmentally sound and sustainable future. EEG has been at the forefront in educating the masses about environment and challenges associated with sustainable development.
EEG started its Educational Projects in 2001 in an informal way. EEG’s persistent efforts have been accepted and applauded by people of all ages and genres. Today, we have a fixed calendar of events for which teachers, students and parents wait enthusiastically every year.
The zeal and enthusiasm exhibited by participants keeps us motivated towards spreading awareness to ensure a sustainable future for all.
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FOR OUR EMIRATES WE PLANT
‘The first of its kind in the UAE and the most innovative of EEG’s Projects, the “For Our Emirates We Plant” sees an integration of our diverse Waste Management Campaigns with Tree Planting Initiatives. The idea of the project is to provide a platform to the community to recycle their wastes and in light of their efforts plant a tree under the entity’s (company, academic institution or family) name in one of the Emirates in the UAE.
EEG combined its various Tree Planting Initiatives under the umbrella of the “For Our Emirates – We Plant”. This project has four spokes under its belt: The “Your Can for a Tree” initiative, the “Neighborhood Recycling Project”, the “One Root One Communi-Tree” project and the “Together We Plant” initiative.
The four campaigns form a seamless integration between EEG’s Waste Management Programmes and Tree Planting Initiatives.
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Your Can For a Tree
Launched during the year 2012 to provide a boost to Aluminum Recycling in the UAE, the initiative provides the platform to companies, academic institutions and families to plant an indigenous tree under their name once reaching the targets set out for the project. A total of 17,080 participants were engaged by 177 student members who held this campaign and managed to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions of 293 MTCO2E, save 2,218 trees and 371 cubic meters of landfill space.
Project Duration: April – June
One Root One Communi-Tree
One Root One Communi-Tree
The project stresses on the importance of recycling all types of waste and on the increasing the sustainable green patch. With participation from the community; public and private organizations, educational institutions and families, different targets are set for different groups and categories. With the support of 12,415 participating entities the campaign resulted in the mitigation of 685 MTCO2E of GHGs, saving 3,509 trees from being felled and saving 1,047 cubic meters of landfill space.
Project Duration: July - November
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Neighborhood Recycling Project
Aimed to engage the student community during the summer months, the Neighborhood Recycling Project engages EEG student members to run small awareness and collection initiatives in their own communities involving a minimum of 20 families. The Project has been active for the last five years with a growing response every year. In 2014, the initiative resulted in GHG reductions of 81.5 MTCO2E and 1235.8 Million BTU of energy savings. A total of 18 trees were planted under the initiative.
Project Duration: June – September
together we plant
As the number of organizations, educational institutions and individuals’ interest to protect and preserve trees and the environment is becoming more apparent, EEG continues its endeavor to increase the sustainable green urban spaces through its numerous environmental and tree planting initiatives. Taking into consideration the importance of trees in the environment, planting trees is one of the easiest and most effective ways to exhibit the global concern towards environmental protection. Such Tree Planting initiatives are of vital significance in educating the youth about the importance of trees and the various benefits which trees provide. Furthermore, throughout each tree’s life span, a certain amount of CO2 is mitigated. The accumulative number of trees planted until the 30th of April 2015 is 2,093,227, thus the accumulative CO2 mitigated from all the above mentioned programs is 17,789 MTCO2E
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Planting For A Greener Future
EEG took on a special project in 2014 in association with McDonald’s UAE to plant 350 indigenous trees in seven government schools across the seven Emirates within a year. The initiative began on the 17th of April 2014 by signed a contract with McDonald’s UAE and was called “Planting For A Greener Future”.
| school Name | Emirates | DATE OF EVENT |
| Al Aqsa School | Dubai | 22nd May 2014 |
| Shaikha Bint Saeed | Ajman | 23rd October 2014 |
| National Charity School | Sharjah | 30th November 2014 |
| Bint Al Shatee’ School | Umm Al Quwain | 25th December 2014 |
| Al Mrisheed School | Fujairah | 5th March 2015 |
| Taryam Omran School | Ras Al Khaimah | 14th April 2015 |
| Al Waleed Bin Abdulmalik | Abu Dhabi | 26th April 2015 |
For the year 2014, EEG carried out tree planting in the Emirates of Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and UAQ. In 2015 the rest of the Emirates were covered which included Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, ABU Dhabi.
At each school the planting was concluded by a ceremony which was well received by the management of the selected schools and the students as well as the members of the McDonald’s UAE management who all helped plant 50 indigenous trees at each respective school and became a part of the green movement. The 350 trees planted during this initiative will mitigate 3.09 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions upon maturity.
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"Clean UP UAE 2016 will be the 15th edition of the campaign that initially started on December 12, 2002 involving four (4) Emirates - Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Abu Dhabi. Through the years, this national campaign has grown exponentially in scope and reach to embrace even some of the remotest corners of the UAE. Due to the vast popularity and a high level of support from government and private organizations, EEG went on to organize the campaign in all the seven (7) Emirates since 2005. Gradually the event was expanded to include a slew of activities such as tree planting, competitions and performances, making it a much anticipated and widely participated environmental campaign unlike any other. It soon became a symbol to celebrate the unique environment of the country and mobilize mass support for its preservation.
Last year, more than 123,000 participants joined hands in the massive cleanup operation conducted at 79 sites all over the UAE, including Abu Dhabi. This year, we are aiming for a higher performance in view of the strong support and dedication of corporations, academic institutions, government entities and families.
The campaign will take place over a period of two weeks from 5th December 2016 – 16th December 2016."
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EEG participates in exhibitions which promote the sustainable development at international, regional and national levels. We reach out to organizations from different backgrounds and countries through such platforms.
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Neighbourhood Recycling Project
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Your Can for a Tree
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16th Inter College Environmental Public Speaking Competition
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World Day to Combat Desertification 2016
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Mrs Habiba Al Marashi, along with 24 highly influential women, was featured in the book “Emirati women…spirit of the place” at an event organised by the Ministry of State for International Cooperation and the Office of the Federal Authority for Competitive and Statistics, on the ocassion of Emirati Women's Day.
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11th Annual Environmental Drawing Competition 2017
January - March 2017
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Equator Prize 2017
The Equator Initiative announces a global call for nominations for the Equator Prize 2017. The prize will be awarded to outstanding community and indigenous initiatives that are advancing nature-based solutions for local sustainable development. The Equator Prize winners will join a prestigious network of 208 community-based organizations from 70 countries that have been awarded the Equator Prize since 2002.
Each winning group will receive USD 10,000 and will be invited to participate in a series of policy dialogues and special events during the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September 2017, culminating in an award ceremony at the beginning of Climate Week. The deadline for nomination is 8th March 2017. Please visit the website for details on eligibility and selection criteria: http://prize.
The Equator Initiative brings together the United Nations, governments, civil society, businesses and grassroots organizations to recognize and advance local sustainable development solutions for people, nature and resilient communities.
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Inter School Environmental Public Speaking Competition 2017
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Memberships
Become a member: You can be a part of our programmes and initiatives and get involved in bringing about a positive change to the environment. Our memberships are open to corporations, educational institutions, government entities, students, individuals and the general public.
The Membership allows concerned citizens to enjoy the following benefits:
- Copy of EEG Monthly e-newsletters featuring articles that are streamlined and up to date on UAE’s environmental issues.
- Copy of our bi-annual Wastepaper Magazine containing in depth analysis and profiles of the environmental movement across the GCC.
- Attend EEG’s Community Lectures, participate in Waste Management Programmes, competitions and public events that allow you to advocate for issues that directly affect you as well as connect and learn from others.
Membership Categories:
- Associate
- Corporate
- Academic
- Individual
- Student
For further information on the membership benefits and fees, kindly email us at eeg@emirates.net.ae
Membership Renewal
All memberships are annual and need to be renewed. Once your membership expires, you will be sent information on Membership Renewal.
Gift a Membership
Share your commitment to the environment with a loved one by purchasing a gift membership that lasts for one full year. For more information please email us at eeg@emirates.net.ae
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Internship
EEG encourages its interns and volunteers to be a member. Being an intern / volunteer will give a chance to be involved in environmental oriented activity, which may be taken as civic duty.
This will give you a hands-on experience on working with the organization’s various projects. This may also give you an edge of being selected as a future employee of EEG. You will also be performing multiple tasks for various projects and to contribute to our publications in the form of writing reports or doing research, surveys and follow ups for our Waste Management programs.
PARTNERSHIP
Membership not only supports the work of the Emirates Environmental Group, but also benefits members in more direct ways. You can be part of our programmes and initiatives for practical and lasting solutions to the most vital environmental problems as well as to learn about living a healthier and more sustainable environment for all.
Open to students, individuals, educational institutions, corporations, government entities and the general public, our Membership allows concerned citizens to enjoy the following benefits
CAREERS
Working with EEG provides you the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment. One of EEG's greatest strengths lies in our team. In order to grow our organization and reach out we are always looking for committed, enthusiastic, competent people who are willing to take on the challenge and grow with us.
We regularly have opportunities in Environmental Research, Waste Management, Project Management and Accounting and Finance. EEG is an equal opportunity organisation. If you think you have what it takes to provide strong and professional support to the organisation, then send us your CV along with a cover letter to eeg@emirates.net.ae
Your CV will be reviewed and added to our database. You will be contacted if a suitable vacancy arises.
CURRENT VACANCY
Environmental Officer
The role requires a candidate with 3-5 years of experience in the environmental field. The candidate should be well versed with ongoing environmental issues and must be willing to take the initiative to aid the advancement of the organization.
The candidate
- Must be fluent in Arabic and English.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A motivated multitasker and professional individual who has an eye for detail and able to work independently and within a small team environment.
- The candidate must be computer literate; efficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The job scope shall include but not limited to the following:
- EEG’s Environmental Management System
- Deal with aspects of EEG’s Environmental Management System to ensure continued improvement and certification to ISO 14001
- Establish and maintain environmental risk assessment procedures and environmental management guidelines for events
- Develop a process to establish and maintain an inspection and audit program that covers EEG’s significant activities and events
- Undertake the measurement, monitoring and reporting on EEG’s environmental performance in cooperation with the other team members
- Develop a template for Environment Management Plans ( EMP )
- Champion environmental issues in the EEG office
- Environmental Management at EEG Events
- Manage and execute a project as and when instructed and cover all aspects of it (i.e. logistics, sponsorships etc.)
- Support and be a part of the team in Events Management and Coordination for all EEG workshops, seminars and conferences
- Undertake Environmental Risk Assessments and prepare Environmental Impact Assessment reports for all events
- Develop Environmental Management Plans ( EMP ) for all events based on a standard template if and when instructed
- Monitor, measure and report on each event’s environmental performance
- Research
- Lead research as per the work requirement.
- Conceive, design, develop and undertake environmental research programs/projects that are aligned with EEG’s objectives
- Prepare research materials, technical reports and presentations in English & Arabic
- Write project proposals in English & Arabic
- Undertake necessary field work, client and stakeholder meetings and holding workshops
- Carry out a field survey to gather information, preparing and reporting findings and disseminating results in writing
- Use appropriate and creative methods to design and manage a research project
Undertake any other environmental management related and other tasks as assigned by the Chairperson
TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND YOUR CV TO eeg@emirates.net.ae , SUBJECT LINE “ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER”
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