There has never been a better time for meaningful conversations! Through a joint partnership, Emirates Nature-WWF and the Environment-Agency Abu Dhabi, with the International Fund for Houbara Conservation as a strategic partner have launched the Ghaf Youth Majlis’ in collaboration with Al Fahim Group as part of the Connect with Nature youth initiative. The series aims to create a balance between modern life and protecting our ecosystems, while also keeping traditions alive.
* The first Ghaf Youth Majlis, ‘The Importance and Benefits of Connecting with Nature’, hosted on November 3, saw close to 100 attendees, including Barney Swan, Founder of Climate Force and Hasan AlHashimi, Owner and General Manager of Seahawk Water Sports and Adventures, and gave youth the chance to connect with key environmental issues.
* Set to take place on Wednesday, November 25 at 4:30 pm, the second youth majlis, ‘Can Tech Save Nature in the UAE’, will aim to spark discussions around technology, conservation and the possibilities the future can hold – assessing how much faith we should put into the world of tech to ‘save the planet’.
* Running till December 9, Connect with Nature and Al Fahim Group have also launched a creative competition<https://smex12-5-en-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fairtable.com%2fshrZG6VukSMPK4xVO&umid=512071c9-9dad-4230-9115-ff24b4a1e5ff&auth=2bcc33a26c8b990a4af4976a33dd014aeaa633e7-623802f2c6bd28739bb7afda6ca9592457213bba> aimed at showcasing endangered species<https://smex12-5-en-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fconnectwithnature.ae%2fthreatened%2dspecies%2dcampaign&umid=512071c9-9dad-4230-9115-ff24b4a1e5ff&auth=2bcc33a26c8b990a4af4976a33dd014aeaa633e7-8445f4cfdbb336dffb6afcdb4270eaeeeaeb233a>, their relationship to local heritage and the role individuals can play to preserve them.