The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has launched a series of youth-focused initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and conservation efforts.
One of these initiatives is The Children’s Kit initiative, which provided nearly 2,000 students in Abu Dhabi schools with efficiency kits.
Launched in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), the kits are tailored to two age groups: 6 to 9 years old and 10 to 13 years old, and include guides on sustainable living and practical tools such as water-efficient showerheads and solar-powered chargers.
The initiative encourages a culture of responsibility and cultivates efficient habits from a young age, the department shared,
“We aim to inspire generations to achieve sustainability and environmental awareness by reducing carbon emissions. These individuals will carry the behavioural patterns with them throughout their lives and will, in turn, teach the next generation the habits needed to make a difference,” said Eng. Ahmed Juma Al Falasi, Energy Efficiency Sector Executive Director- Acting at DoE.
The DoE’s has also launched a gamified learning tool called “EnergiX,” an interactive tool that educates children and their parents about the importance of energy and water conservation through gameplay.
“Our new initiatives aim to educate and empower individuals, creating a society that is highly aware of the importance of rationalizing electricity and water consumption and how to conserve them. By educating students, these initiatives expand to the community by engaging the next generation in action-based learning,” added Eng. Ahmed Juma Al Falasi.