Educational Programmes

EEG understood since its inception in 1991, the importance of imparting environmental knowledge among the youth at the root level. Therefore, it launched a carefully curated set of annual educational programmes in 2001, to engage the student community in learning and adopting sustainable practices that contribute to the well-being of the planet and sustain our future.

Our educational programmes are one of the strong pillars in aiding the nation’s sustainable vision. By embedding environmental literacy into the everyday lives of the student community, it can foster a sense of responsibility in them and equip them to make conscious decisions about their actions that directly affect the health of the society and the planet.

Continuing forward on this path to this day, EEG engages and unites enthusiastic and committed students across the MENA region and provides them with meaningful platforms to share, learn, connect, collaborate, express, and voice out their opinions for the betterment of the environment. EEG’s educational programmes are categorised in four broad-spectrum approaches as Art, Awareness, Research, and Advocacy & Outreach, raising proactive young individuals, who hold the baton in bringing and leading the transformation towards a sustainable future.

In the year 2023, the ‘Year of Sustainability’, EEG left no stone unturned in organising Pan-Arab programmes linking students across the region as well as globally under the mission of addressing emerging climate threats headstrong, finding effective solutions to counter the environmental downfall, and continues to do the same this renewed ‘Year of Sustainability’ as well.

These programmes contribute towards the fulfillment of the UN SDG no. 4 (Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all)

Environmental Drawing Competition

The Emirates Environmental Group’s (EEG) 19th edition of the Environmental Drawing Competition was a huge success, as it recorded the participation of more than 445,441 students from 520 schools from all over the country taking part including schools with special needs.

 

This unique, one of a kind, nationwide annual Environmental Drawing Competition helps the student community to understand how their decisions and actions affect the environment, to support building knowledge and enhancing the necessary skills required to address complicated environmental issues, as well as envision and come up with practical solutions that can be taken to ensure the health of the planet and the conservation of its resources.

 

The competition was based on 3 powerful themes: –

  • “A Breath of Purity”, was developed for the students in the age bracket “6 to 8 years”.
  • “Wheel of Tomorrow”. Was chosen for the students in the age group of “9 to 11 years”.
  • “Waste-less Wonders”. Was the topic that was selected for the students between the ages of “12 to 14 years”.

Art From Waste

The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) proudly celebrated for the 1st time the “Art From Waste” Competition winners, a resounding success that saw the enthusiastic participation of over 300 students from 50 schools in 102 projects across the UAE, including institutions catering to students with special needs.

 

To honour the exceptional achievers, EEG hosted a dedicated awards ceremony on June 5, 2024, at Dubai Knowledge Park. The ceremony showcased the remarkable projects of winning schools, each topic carrying a powerful environmental message.

The winners of EEG’s Art from Waste Competition 2024 were:

CategoryPositionSchools
Students of Determination WinnerAl Noor Training Centre,  Dubai
1st Runner UpSpringdales School Dubai, Dubai
CategoryPositionSchools
Table LampWinnerRumaitha Al Ansariyah – Cycle 1, Fujairah
1st Runner UpEthen School – Cycle 1, RAK
1st Runner Up (Tie)RAK Academy Al Hamra, RAK
2nd Runner UpEmirates Future International Academy, Abu Dhabi
RobotWinnerMayoor Private School, Abu Dhabi
1st Runner UpZayed Educational Complex – Al Dhait, RAK
1st Runner Up  (Tie)
Al Ain Junior School, Dubai
2nd  Runner UpAl khawaneej School – Cycle 2, Dubai
 Garden FurnitureWinnerNew Indian Model school, Dubai
1st  Runner UpAl Sadiq Islamic English School, Dubai
2nd Runner UpAl Aqsa Private School, Ajman

Inter School Environmental Public Speaking Competition

Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) conducted the 24th cycle of the Annual Inter-School Environmental Public Speaking Competition from 13th May – 16th May  2024 at the GEMS Modern Academy in Dubai.  The bilingual (Arabic/English) competition witnessed attendance of  610 participants and 94 teams. Since its inception, this competition has witnessed the participation of 1,659 schools and 11,255 students representing all educational models from private, to public, to home schooled and determination.  This educational programme was initiated in 2001 with the aim of bringing together the youth from both private and public schools in the UAE and empower them by creating a platform where they can openly share their views, concerns on pressing environmental issues that affects all life on this planet and suggest innovative solutions. Over the course of nearly a quarter century, this campaign has grown tremendously. What was a 1-day programme gained popularity and became a 2-day programme and now it has become a full-fledged 4-day programme. Its authenticity, competitiveness, fairness garnered recognition in the academic field in the country and thus to accommodate more students, the competition automatically grew to what it is today.

The winners of the 24rd cycle of Inter School Environmental Public Speaking competition are:

TopicsWinners
Greennovation: Envisioning Cities of TomorrowAmerican School of Creative Science, Sharjah
Pending Eco-Excursions: Conservation & Sustainable TourismIbn Seena English High School, Sharjah
Harmonised Communities: Leading Climate Conscious Society?Ibn Seena School,  Abu Dhabi
Benevolence of Oceans: Comprehending Planetary SecurityDelhi Private School, Dubai

 

The coveted rolling trophy went to  Delhi Private School, Dubai who managed to score the highest points in this year’s competition.

Students Workshop

The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) successfully conducted the 24th Cycle of Student Workshops, a three-day series of virtual interactive sessions, from 21st to 23rd October 2024. Under the theme “Reevaluating Reality: Discovering Our Sustainable City,” the workshops engaged 433 students from 71 schools nationwide representing both government and private schools. The workshops were tailoured for various educational levels, these workshops aimed to inspire young minds to understand sustainability and environmental stewardship better.

Inter College Environmental Public Speaking Competition

Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) conducted the 24th edition of the annual Pan-Arab Inter-College Environmental Public Speaking Competition from November 25th to 28th, 2024, hosted by the Higher Colleges of Technology in Dubai. The event convened over 534 students for a bilingual (Arabic/English) competition, fostering a forum for the undergraduate students from the region and beyond to articulate environmental concerns and propose viable solutions. The programme, designed in a hybrid format, offered teams the flexibility to engage virtually or in person, successfully enabling the participation of 89 teams from 16 countries representing different regions in MENA and 3 International teams from Turkmenistan, People’s Republic of China and India.

EEG is proud to announce that the winners of the 24th cycle of Inter College Environmental Public Speaking Competition are:

 

TopicWinners
Day 1: Greennovation: Envisioning Cities of TomorrowInternational University for the Humanities and Development, International Economics and Management, International Law and International Relations / Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Day 2: Pending Eco-Excursions: Conservation & Sustainable TourismAl Yamamah University, College of Business / Al Khobar , KSA
Day 3: Harmonised Communities: Leading Climate Conscious Society?Prince Sultan University, Teaching & Learning Centre – Debate Club / Riyadh, KSA
Day 4: Benevolence of Oceans: Comprehending Planetary SecurityUniversity of Sharjah , College of Medicine – Department of Clinical Sciences / Sharjah, UAE

 

The sought-after overall rolling trophy was bagged by Prince Sultan University | Teaching & Learning Centre| Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who cumulatively achieved the highest score across the 4-day competition. This is the third time that Prince Sultan University has scored the Overall Rank, thus, they have received the privilege of taking home the Rolling Trophy to be displayed in their university permanently.

Campus Outreach

As EEG continues to positively impact and contribute to the advancement of sustainable development, acting as a focal point to students, institutions, entities, and the community in the UAE as well as on the global front, it also takes part in various outreach programmes. Facilitating engaging discussions and implementing innovative solutions within different areas of sustainability, EEG continues to inspire. It requires collective action to be able to deliver on the slogan of #TogetherForABetterEnvironment

EEG offers a minimum of 2-month and a maximum of 6-month internship programmes across diverse areas within its fold and encourages undergraduate and fresh graduate students to apply, contributing positively towards a greener future for all.