An easy, efficient, and environment-friendly way to learn.
There’s a super simple way to learn about the environment now, thanks to the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD).
Launched today, e-Green is a first-of-its-kind digital environmental educational platform. The collaborative e-learning tool in the Middle East is exclusively dedicated to the environmental sector.
Free to use for all looking to increase their environmental knowledge, the tool also has a special focus on conservation in the capital. Furthermore, e-Green includes state-of-the-art special needs features inclusive of colour-blind students.
While the tool was first launched with content for students, educators and environmental experts, the 2023 phase will see it ready for a public launch. They also plan to enable local, regional and international organisations to upload their content and educational courses.
Her Excellency Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary General of EAD said, “The environment is a leading global topic and upcoming generations have become well-versed in it, and through a tool such as e-Green, they will be able to access scientific and well-researched information to enhance their knowledge. The courses are in video format with supporting graphics, making them more appealing to young people, who prefer visuals to written or spoken content. This means we can attract the largest possible number of students to e-Green to help enhance their access to information about the environment so they can become future leaders advocating for positive change to save our planet.”
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Currently, there are eight learning paths available for schools. The first topic is the Sustainable Schools Initiative (SSI) sponsored by BP, an EAD-led programme for 153 participating schools launched in 2009. The second topic, Biodiversity, is supported by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).
In total there are 53 available courses, with 42 focused on SSI and 11 covering the biodiversity path.
The courses were developed following best international practices for e-learning material development and optimised to guarantee the most efficient user experience. Leading them are experts from the EAD, Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), Emirates Nature – WWF, AZRAQ, and other key opinion leaders.
As an added incentive, users receive a certificate upon completion of a full learning path. Available on the profile section of the website, you can both share it on the gram or print it out!
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