Roots & Shoots UAE

Roots & Shoots in the UAE encourages children to implement practical positive change for people, animals and the environment.

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Flooding can cause significant damage to infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods, as well as lead to loss of life. This resource looks into the causes of flooding and ways to mitigate its effects.

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Want to know what a day in the life of Mr H looks like at Clarion School Dubai? He has a busy schedule, including helping with recycling and gardening!

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Lucky students from Bangladesh School met Arctic explorer Linda Cruse, Founder of Race for Good, who inspired them to take action towards living sustainably.

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The illegal wildlife trade has devastating impacts on animal populations & ecosystems. It can also fuel organised crime and undermine local communities.
Learn more about the problems of poaching and trafficking & how you can help.

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Planet Earth is in crisis!

Climate change is about more than changes in weather patterns. As climates change, creatures that live in them also have to adapt, move on or die: climate crisis & biodiversity loss are closely linked.

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Four students from Bangladesh School participated in an event run by Swim for Clean Seas in Yas Seaworld Research and Rescue Center.

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Can you incorporate nature into lessons?

The students of Bangladesh School spent an English period on a nature walk and study; it helped them develop dynamic language to describe the colours, sounds, smells and touch of nature.

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Can you incorporate nature into lessons?

The students of Bangladesh School spent an English period on a nature walk and study; it helped them develop dynamic language to describe the colours, sounds, smells and touch of nature.

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https://t.co/aZxm0M1JPm

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This activity is all about the circular economy, how it works, what benefits it brings and how you can incorporate elements of this sustainable system into your everyday life.

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Nature to the Rescue!

What benefits can getting out into nature have on your physical and mental health? This activity will explore this, plus look at the benefits of mindfulness, and how it can help you enjoy nature more.

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Young students from Clarion School Dubai are creating a wildlife garden, filling pots, planting mystery seeds, and pouring in 'worm tea' to nourish them. We can't wait to discover what mystery plants grow

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The Clarion Diggers take on a massive project getting their newly-built garden bed ready for planting!

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Students from Qatar Academy Sidra hang the bird feeders they have made from upcycled plastic bottles, ready to support birdlife in the local area.

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Mayoor Private School attended the World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) & Youth Environmental Education Congress (YEEC). Students from different schools networked, exchanged ideas, and learned from each other’s experiences.

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'Time Passes - it's Time to Act'
This video from Sunrise International Private School explores the circularity of water and the impact on the environment.

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Every year the American Community School host an event to showcase clubs and raise awareness of the causes that are close to their heart. We love this idea :)

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48 students and teachers from Mayoor Private School partnered with the Al Wathba Municipality to transform a part of the park into a greener haven.

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Students at the American Community School of Abu Dhabi provided a warm welcome to new families transitioning to a foreign country, a new home, and a new school environment with its annual KidZone event.

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Happy International Women's Day! Dr. Jane reminds us that 'difficult' isn't a setback but an opportunity, emphasising our resourcefulness and resilience. Let's embrace our voice and pave the way for positive change. 💪🌿

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