Dubai Cares is set to launch the “Rewired” Summit, a global collaboration platform advocating the transformation of education systems to support sustainability. The summit, commencing on December 8 in Expo City’s Green Zone as part of COP28, coincides with the “Youth, Children, Education, and Skills” Day. With an extensive program featuring 35 sessions and over 200 diverse speakers, the event aims to expedite efforts in reshaping education for climate action.
Attended by heads of state, ministers, UN agencies, NGOs, business leaders, educators, and youth representatives, the summit seeks tangible actions to integrate education transformation into climate action strategies. Dr. Tariq Mohammed Al Gurg, CEO and Vice Chairman of Dubai Cares, emphasized the pivotal role of education in building a sustainable future and bridging the gap in climate adaptation strategies. The event aligns education systems with climate action, placing them at the forefront of strategies to combat climate change.
Keynote speakers include H.E. Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Chairperson of Dubai Cares; H.E. Philip G. Pierre, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia; H.E. Bhupinder Yadav, Minister of Labour, Employment, Environment, Forest, and Climate Change of India; and various other global leaders and influencers. Sessions will cover crucial topics like gender equality, youth empowerment, green jobs, and enhancing the role of the private sector in transforming education for climate action.
The Rewired Summit will play a significant role in the COP28 Global Climate Action Summit, contributing to the event’s theme, “Youth and Education: The Future of Climate Action.” The summit’s high-level dialogue session will feature commitments and pledges from the climate and education sectors, with Dr. Tariq Mohammed Al Gurg delivering a keynote speech. The event aims to mobilize solutions, empower learners, and drive effective steps to protect the planet.
