Dubai: New Cooperation Key Step Between Dubai Cares and GKMC for Climate Action Green Jobs with 10,000 Youth

Dubai: New cooperation empowers 10,000 youth for climate action, so it will help young people match their talents and interests to climate careers. Dubai Cares has joined forces with the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens (BKMC) to establish the “Green Jobs for Youth – Online Training and Mentoring” initiative. This will be a “key step” in education into the global climate and development agenda.

The initiative will help adolescents become climate leaders by comprehending the situation. It will mentor and encourage young people to match their talents and aptitudes with climate careers. Thus, contribute to new solutions that can drive the green economy.

An online course equips students with green skills through technology. Similarly, the mentoring component introduces young people to experienced professionals in the green job sector. In the same way, a policy recommendation document equips decision-makers with data to push for policies that involve more young people in green jobs.

Ban Ki-moon, 8th UN Secretary-general Statement

“In 2015, we approved the Sustainable Development Goals and signed the Paris Climate Agreement among more than 190 countries,” said Ban Ki-moon, the eighth UN secretary-general and BKMC co-chair. My duty included universal education rights and the planet’s future.

As catastrophic droughts and floods ruin families’ livelihoods, schooling becomes increasingly inaccessible, costly, and non-inclusive. “At the BKMC, we are looking forward to collaborating with such an important partner. For instance, Dubai Cares to illustrate how crucial education is, to comprehend the global and personal repercussions of climate change. Therefore, the promise that exists in green jobs, while motivating young towards climate action.”

Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, Dubai Cares’ CEO and vice-chairman said kids are humanity’s “greatest assets” to overcome complicated problems like climate change. Further, our relationship with the BKMC seeks to offer significant possibilities for youth. So, they can actively and consciously engage with the climate sector. Thus, lead the transition to a greener economy by investing in their education, upskilling, and mentorship. We look forward to collaborating with the BKMC to unleash youth talent in implementing new solutions. Additionally for pushing policy, and building a green future for all.”

The initiative benefits 10,000 14–20-year-old students. Its online course will indirectly benefit 277,980 people. However, it includes parents of enrolled youngsters, employment providers, lawmakers, and the public.

Source:

• https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-new-partnership-to-empower-10000-young-people-for-climate-action
• https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/dubai-cares-ban-ki-moon-centre-for-global-citizens-join-hands-to-empower-youth-for-climate-action-1.93518132