What does clean energy mean to you?    

In today’s world, the sources from which the energy is produced are polluting the world. They release harmful products which cause global warming and air pollution. Clean energy can also be reused. By this way we can avoid the wastage of energy. For a clean and safe society, it is essential to have clean energy which can be obtained from renewable sources like sunlight and wind. Clean energy is like clean air. The cleaner it is, the healthier and safer it is.

What interests you about clean energy and environment?

We use energy every day of our lives – our electronic devices require electricity for power, our streetlights need the same for lighting, our vehicles require gasoline and diesel. We fuel our homes with domestic oil, propane or electricity from a national or local grid for lighting, heating and for powering our devices. The places we work use computers, phone networks, security systems and servers, as do our shopping malls, parking lots, sports stadiums, cars, airplanes and so on. All of these things require power from fuel. To help the environment further and secure the future of the planet the coming generations, we need to move to renewable sources for our energy generation. There are many reasons for supporting clean energy. First of all, they’re clean. They are available everywhere, they are safe to use and they are not expensive. The environment becomes a better place to live when the energy we use becomes clean. Limited fossil fuels, carbon emissions, climatic changes, economic stability, environmental damage, public health and energy security urge us to use renewable and clean energy in our lives.

How do you think we can get young people involved in clean energy and caring for the environment?

First of all, creating awareness is important. Young people of today have strong moral values due to which conducting debates based on clean energy and a safer environment is helpful. Conducting clean energy school campaigns and educational tours help students to get involved in the matter quickly. UAE supports and hosts campaigns to support clean energy. UAE holds partnership with various schools which give opportunity for young adults for conducting camps and awareness walks so that the whole society comes to know about saving energy and using clean energy.

WHAT DOES CLEAN ENERGY MEAN TO YOU?

Clean Energy to me means the key to human survival. I believe that if we do switch, start looking or invest in efficient and reliable sources of energy, we are setting ourselves on a course for extinction. Clean energy is not an option; it is the only choice. Renewable energy obtained from resources such sunlight, wind, rain, waves, and geothermal heat is available to us naturally, so why not use it, when it is not only reliable but also healthier for our well- being and for the earth. Fossil fuels may seem like the best and easiest option but an over reliance on these fuels has major substantial risks and is not a long term resource to fulfill our needs.

WHAT INTERESTS YOU ABOUT CLEAN ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT?

Seventy years ago, people never talked about pollution, climate change or global warming, but these issues are central to our generation, we are the ones who are facing the direct effect and it will be our children who will feel the full scorn of what we have done to our planet. This is why clean energy interests me, it is the only gateway to escape our planet’s retaliation. Clean energy sources like solar power, wind power, hydropower are abundant and have so much potential to be harnessed and this is the perfect time to focus on them because of the technological boom that we are living in. We need to take initiative and follow the example of Albania and Paraguay (100% from hydroelectricity), Iceland (72% hydro and 28 % geothermal) and Norway (97 % from hydropower).

HOW DO YOU THINK TO GET YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN CLEAN ENERGY AND CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?

“We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors—we borrow it from our children”.

We are the heirs of the earth, we need to make sure that we are doing enough to protect it. Investing and promoting clean energy and caring for the environment is the first step. All of us get involved in a movement or anything in general if we understand its importance, consequences and its solution. Educating young people about the harmful effects of fossil fuels, how it could potentially lead to global warming and its solution is important or we will end up with people like Donald Trump who don’t even believe in climate change or global warming and consider it a hoax. School, being the root of education, the best way to teach students about the environment would take the initiative through school clubs, green projects, educational trips etc. Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” and in this case it can literally be used to change the world.

What does clean energy mean to you?
Mostly, all power plants or industries in the world work under a non-renewable electricity source like coal or nuclear. This causes major air pollution and severe health issues. To me, clean energy represents a sustainable and eco-friendly mode of using energy. Renewable energy also comes with unlimited resources and seed nearly no pollution. So, clean energy is a better option for us and the forth coming generation. Resources like wind, sun, water, etc. can be used to make clean or renewable energy. Instead of going for the non-renewable resource, we can reduce global warming and pollution by using clean energy.

What interests you about clean energy and the environment?
We usually go for the resources which are non-renewable and once consumed, we cannot get them back. Instead, we can go for the sources like sun or wind which are renewable and are more eco-friendly. The use of sustainable resources, generate no or nearly zero pollution. Clean energy helps our environment and its quality. It delivers better health and standard of life. The non-renewable resources like coal have been deposited in our earth for a long time and it will take even longer time to come back. The use of clean energy will reduce the pollution level, making our surroundings A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE IN.

How do you think we can get young people involved in clean energy and caring for the environment?
Our school is the best way to start because the students of all ages spend half of their day in their schools. It is the best place to get influenced and spread the awareness in their community or society.

What does clean energy mean to you?

We have evolved quite a lot in these past centuries; thanks to the technology and scientists but in our process to become modern, we have sidetracked our mother earth. Now that this earth is facing all kinds of problems such as pollution, deforestation, Global Warming, etc. We are regretting the natural resources we have destroyed. Now, the past is in the past, even so we need to develop in order for our race to go on and live a beautiful life. To do so, we need clean energy. Clean energy also known as “renewable energy” to me, is a way, the only way we can evolve without hurting our ever so precious mother earth.

What interests you about clean energy and the environment?

As we all are living on this earth, it’s a must that we care about it. We have a direct relationship with the earth, If it were to fall, then we automatically, unknowingly fall with it. So in order to save our kind, we need to save our mother earth. Without it, we cease to exist. It’s our duty as global citizens to do so.

We are in an innovative and developing age, we all want to get better each and every day. So clean energy is a way by which we can develop without hurting our earth, without using up all of its resources. It’s an interesting solution that solves our problems. Since the beginning of time, we adapted the best out of the resources, this earth has given to us so that we could survive. The environment has been like a shopping mall to us. All along we thought it was for free, but now we are realizing its worth. It’s never too late to mend. I think we could do a whole lot with the renewable resources. It’s really interesting to fight climate change and other problems with these solutions. What’s more interesting is the outcome we will get as life seems to surprise us every time.

How do you think we should get young people involved in clean energy and caring for the environment?

Nowadays the young generation loves to face challenges and are therefore competitive. So I think you should challenge them into doing so with their friends and close ones. You could keep some fun interactive programmes in every locality so that they could attend it, experience it and get involved.

What does clean energy mean to you?

To me, clean energy is all about providing for the needs of humans in a manner that allows for minimal effects on the environment. For example, using solar energy and hydrogen fuel cell to generate power has a very minimal effect on the environment, but it is able to provide for the needs of the people, unlike fossil fuels, which happens to be much more efficient but poses several risks to the environment (such as global warming) which could prove to be disastrous in the long run

What interests you about clean energy and the environment?

For me, it is about using technology to improve clean energy sources and about making it a more affordable, efficient and popular choice for and among the people. And it is also interesting when we think of the ability it has to reduce the extent of the damage on the environment and if possible, improve it.

How do you think we should get young people to get involved in clean energy and caring for the environment?

One of the main ways to overcome this hurdle is for us to be keen ambassadors of the environment and to spread awareness to our friends and family. We can also encourage participation in events, and activities organized to spread awareness of environmental issues, such as the ‘Earth hour’. We can also use social media as a powerful tool to spread awareness and encourage participation.

What does clean energy mean to you?

In simple terms it is energy derived from zero-emission natural resources that cannot be depleted. Clean energy or renewable energy are those resources that are infinite in quantity and sustainable for the future. It is the existing solution to so many problems our world is facing today; right from different types of pollution, to global warming and climate change. 

What interests you about clean energy and the environment?

I think it is very important to talk and be aware of clean energy resources because it benefits our economies, climatic conditions and most importantly our health. It can help reverse some of the impacts of increased human activities on the environment and conserve our planet for the future. Ignorance to the consequences of exploiting non-renewable resources, is what is deteriorating the condition of Earth today. If we can show even one person that there is a more reliable, resilient energy system, that is cost efficient, can provide jobs, improve public health, as well as the health of our Mother Earth, that on its own can make the biggest impact in converting the people to clean energy use.

How do you think we should get young people to get involved in clean energy and caring for the environment?

Young people are key for a sustainable tomorrow as the present and future of the environment is in our hands. Awareness is essential; through school campaigns and international environment conferences to taking home what is learned about renewable resources. If students are taught that they are responsible for the footprint they leave on our home, they will understand why it is important to save it and will try to ensure to not make the same mistakes of over exploiting the bounties of the planet. Our planet is our home and our responsibility

What does clean energy mean to you?

It means the future. Current energy sources are not sustainable, they pollute the environment by releasing greenhouse gases which leads to climate change. This has many damaging effects on people and it is in my best interests to understand how changes can be made to make sure that myself and future generations will not be affected by these changes.

What interests you about clean energy and the environment?

The different methods of energy production. It is very interesting to me how different forms of energy on the planet can be used to generate electricity. It is also intriguing how significantly these forms of clean energy can improve the environment if they are implemented in large numbers around the world.

How do you think we should get young people to get involved in clean energy and caring for the environment?

By teaching them at a young age about the negative effects of climate change. Once they are aware of the dangers that they might have to face in their lifetime, they will have a better understanding of the situation they might find themselves in which might motivate them to try and make a difference for themselves and the people around them.

What does clean energy mean to you?

Very simply, clean energy supports a sustainable future; the future our children, grandchildren, and their children will someday live in. With our current sources of energy attributing to toxic buildup, pollution and global warming, the use of clean energy is, in comparison, energy efficient, can be economically developmental and offer greater price stability. To me, clean energy means a safer, healthier world, one which is reliable with reduced environmental impacts.

What interests you about clean energy and the environment?

Using clean energy sources and protecting the environment should be a core vocation of every person. After all, it is our Earth. More than interest, what strikes me is fear. Fear that we are drawing our planet to ruins because of our ignorance. As a human race, we have the potential to behave in ways that can better our Earth, yet we choose not to. The fact that harmful methods are being used, in spite of sustainable ones being available, is what urges me to stand for this cause.

How do you think we should get young people to get involved in clean energy and caring for the environment?

Education is key. I believe that if the youth were more aware of the impacts of their actions, they wouldn’t be so mindless about the environment. Directly displaying the results of their actions would also prove to be beneficial. Furthermore, much like our school, other schools should also encourage students to take initiatives that would encourage curiosity amongst peers about the environment and what can be done to save it.

What does clean energy mean to you?

The term energy is used to refer to resources that are extracted or man-built in order to utilize for daily purposes or to work machines. Clean energy is resources that are renewable and does not have a direct negative fact on us or the Earth.

What interests you about clean energy and the environment?

I find it astonishing that we have been able to produce and utilize clean energy resources efficiently and effectively. With extensive knowledge, individuals continue to introduce fresh and mind altering ideas that may have an incredible outcome specially in relation to the future of the earth’s natural resources.

How do you think we should get young people to get involved in clean energy and caring for the environment?

I believe they haven’t yet been exposed to the result and negative consequence that non- renewable resources have had on us.

The idea of living in a country where everything is readily and easily catered to and available overpowers the idea of us having to worry about our progress in preserving our resources

Awareness Campaigns and initiatives can be set up in order to educate the young people.

We must unite students and encourage them to work together to develop ideas that may be a (clean energy) solution to problems that they identify personally.

This could be held as a workshop.

Conservation leaders amongst students must be identified in school to further enhance the idea of clean energy and schools must focus on implementing clean energy ideas within their curriculum. 

Utilize biodegradable items in schools and anywhere possible.

Exciting assignments should be handed to groups or individuals participating from schools to enforce clean energy objectives and importance in their own communities and so on. 

Appealing activities need to be organised to gain the young audiences’ attention.  

What does clean energy mean to you?

For me, clear energy is renewable energy, it is something that is completely eco-friendly and does not harm the environment. For example wind, solar and geothermal energy, these energy provide absolutely no pollution, which means no global warming emissions, in addition to a clean future ahead of us.

What interests you about clean energy and the environment?

What interest me the most about clean energy that, it uses all natural resources rather than the harmful gases which cause global warming and pollution, clean energy also keeps the environment around us clean and non-polluted. It is something that we can sustain for the future and it is ensuring that generations to come are able to reap the benefits of technology as well as clean nurturing environment.

How do you think we should get young people to get involved in clean energy and caring for the environment?

There are three steps:

• To create awareness through campaigns, workshops and to make them understand the significance and the pros and cons of the meaning behind why we need a sustainable and clean environment.
• To then provide opportunities for them to create and innovate and provide solutions, to find out new ways to support the objective.
• To establish links between the young innovators with the policy makers and organizations like DEWA, to enable the creative innovative ideas and to transform into reality.

Q1) What does clean energy mean to you?

To me, clean energy is energy that does not cause harm to the environment like wind and water. It helps us and does not cause damage to the environment.

Q2)What interests you about clean energy and the environment?

What interests me in clean energy is simple – the answer is everything from wind and water to antimatter and matter reactions –  in a nut shell, I love everything about clean energy.

Q3) How do you think we should get young people to get involved in clean energy and caring for the environment?

To get young people involved in clean energy by creating awareness through various campaigns, which can be circulated in social media. Environmental education is a must, right from the young age, so that knowledge gets embedded intensely as we grow up to be educated adults.

These environmentally oriented adults will definitely be conscious enough to educate their community about caring for the environment.

2) What does clean energy mean to you?

The term clean energy or renewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources, that are naturally replenished example, wind, rain, tides, and waves.

2) What interests you about clean energy and the environment.

I find it interesting how people remove things that pollute the earth and resort to cleaner alternatives, for example, instead of normal crackers we have eco-friendly crackers.

3) How do you think we should get young people to get involved in clean energy and caring for the environment?

We can get people involved in clean energy by the following ways:

1. Awareness – is the main aspect, because if young people are not aware of the consequences of an unhealthy environment they will not see any reason for acting.

2. Through school– we can perform clean energy through school by engaging ourselves in various activities.

3. General day to day activities – engaging ourselves in the day to day activities can benefit the earth.

4. Replacing – switching things that harm the earth to eco-friendly alternatives

Profile:

As a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated student, I have gathered extensive experience in the field
of Environment. Apart from winning various Inter School competitions in Science, Choral Elocution, Abacus,
and Painting, I had the opportunity to attend several National level Eco-events organized by CEBC, EEG,
DEWA, EEG and other reputed organizations. In view of my leadership skills, continued excellence in
academics and contribution to environment, I have been appointed as the Middle School Environment
Captain. I have played a key role as the School Conservation Team Member; our school has won the
DEWA’s Best Conservation Team.

Vision:

To assist the school in creating an environment contributing towards the overall development of the
students, both academically as well as in extra-curricular activities, and driving it to be a highly respectable
one in the society, where students are treated with utmost love and care, and encourage students to be
environmentalists and play their part towards protection of environment.

Academic Achievements

1. Awarded Certificate of Merit for SA 1 & SA 2 in Grade 7.
2. Topper in Arabic and Social Studies in Grade 7, I was awarded a trophy on the Annual Prize Day.
3. Awarded Certificate of Merit for SA 1 & SA 2 in Grade 6.
4. Topper in Science and Hindi in Grade 6, I was awarded a trophy on the Annual Prize Day.
5. Awarded Certificate of Merit for SA 1 & SA 2 in Grade 5.
6. Only student in Grade 5 to top in 3 subjects – Arabic, Social Science and Hindi. I was awarded a trophy on the Annual Prize Day.
7. Creditable Performance in ASSET 2015 & 2016.
8. Certificate of Merit in CASE Examination in Math, Science and Arabic.

Participation and Achievements

Grade 8
1. In view of my leadership skills and substantial contribution to environment, I have been appointed
as the Middle School Environment Captain.
2. Played a key role in the School Conservation Team; we won the Best DEWA Conservation Team.
3. Awarded by EEG at a special ceremony for achieving the paper contribution of Project “Recycle,
Reuse, Repeat”.
4. Key contributor for cans, newspaper and plastic bottles to the school; our school was adjudged the
highest contributor of paper, can, plastic and mobiles by EEG.

Grade 7
1. I was appointed as a Prefect and Eco-Ambassador.
2. Participated in CEBC Project of Recyclable Waste Exhibit Competition for which school won the
first prize. The project was covered by ‘The National’ newspaper dated April 16, 2016.
3. Represented school at the CEBC’s UAE National Schools Environment Protection Program as a CEBC Ambassador.
4. Received Certificate of Appreciation for participation in EEG’s Students’ Workshop 2016 on “Sustainable Innovation: Road to Sustainable Development Goals”.
5. Participated in Inter house English Elocution Contest 2016.
6. Participated in GMS Interschool Choral Elocution October 2016.
7. Participated in Inter School Choir Competition for Middle School – Millennium Melodies -2016.
8. Received Certificate of Appreciation for participation in EEG’s Students’ Workshop 2016 on “Sustainable Innovation: Road to Sustainable Development Goals”.
9. Participated in the Gulf Debates as a part of the school team.
10. Nominated as the anchor for the Weekly Thoughts Aloud interaction throughout the year.

Grade 6
1. I was appointed as the Junior School Assistant Leader and Eco-Ambassador.
2. Participated in “Waste Free Environment Campaign 2016” organized by GPCA.
3. Received Certificate of Appreciation for participation in EEG’s Students’ Workshop 2015 on “Global
Environment Challenge: From Green Attitude to Green Action”.
4. Regularly participating in the “Clean-Up UAE” activity.
5. Participating in the “Clean Up World” event and have been awarded a certificate by the Dubai Municipality.
6. Participated in 2nd Annual Inter School Creative Writing Competition in STARLET PEN NOSY 2015-16 conducted by TMG Middle East.
7. Participated in 2nd Annual Inter School Colouring Competition in STARLET PERIWINKLE 2015-16
conducted by TMG Middle East.
8. Participated in GMS Interschool Choral Elocution October 2015.
9. Participated in Inter School Choir Competition for Middle School – Millennium Melodies -2015.
10. Volunteered as a support for the Athletics Meet.
11. Received Appreciation Certificate for “working diligently to beautify the Corridor Ambience”

Grade 5
1. Appointed as Eco-Steward.
2. Participated in the “Dubai Cares” Drawing Competition
3. Participated in Inter house Talent Contest – Hindi Declamation.
4. Regularly participating in the “Clean-Up UAE” activity.
5. Participating in the “Clean Up World” event and have been awarded a certificate by the Dubai Municipality.
6. Received Certificate of Appreciation for participation in EEG’s Students’ Workshop 2014 on “Sustainability: The Way Forward”.
7. Participated in the GREEN Olympiad (Junior) 2014 organized by TERI.
8. Received Certificate of Appreciation for active participation in “GROW YOUR FOOD” Campaign 2014-15 organized by Dubai Municipality.
9. Participated in school’s presentation of “Drill Display” on 26th January 2015 at Police Stadium.
10. Participated in the Song recitation at Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Centre.
11. Participated in the GEMS Inter School Choir Competition.
12. Volunteered as a support for the Athletics Meet.

Grade 4
13. I was selected as the Head Boy of the Primary section in OOEHS.
14. I was adjudged “Star of the Section” for Elocution.
15. I was appointed as the “Green Monitor” in Grade 4.
16. I did compering at the major school function, “Harmony”.
17. Completed STEM’s Robotics Primary Program – Level 1.
18. Considering my leadership qualities, I was designated as the Class Monitor throughout the year in Grade 2, 3 and 4 and was awarded “Merit Certificate” for my leadership qualities and performing my duties.

Achievements in the field of the Environment

1. Contributed 525 kg of newspaper and 33kg of cans at Emirates Environmental Group under their “Neighbourhood Recycling Project 2014”. EEG awarded me with participation certificate and 2 trees have been planted under my name in an event organized by EEG in Ajman.
2. EEG awarded me with a tree for my contributions of over 500 kg newspaper under “Neighbourhood Recycling Project 2015”. It was planted at Fujairah.
3. EEG has awarded me with a tree for my contributions of over 30kg cans under “Neighbourhood Recycling Project 2017”.
4. Participated in JW Marriot Tree Plantation, Al Jadaf, Dubai.
5. Contributed over 25,000 cans, 13,000 plastics bottles and 1,700 kg of newspaper and old mobiles to school during the collection drives.
6. Participated in Earth Hour Celebration 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017.
7. Regularly carried out various Eco activities since Grade 5 as a member of the OOHS Conservation team to spread the message of DEWA to save electricity and water at malls, supermarkets, in my neighbourhood and even in Brampton, Canada.

Interests pursued outside school

1. Obtained Cricket Coaching from G-Force Cricket Coaching Academy.
2. Obtained Badminton Coaching from Sriyani Deepika’s Badminton Coaching classes.
3. Specialized Abacus Training.
4. “Beats Per Minute” Dance Academy: Performed at Global Village at India Pavilion.
5. Obtained specialized training in “Internet of Things” and “Mobile Application Development”.

Cultural Activities

1. Attended the “Interfaith Dialogue of Ramadan Cultural Exchange Program” held at Guru Nanak
Darbar Gurudwara, Dubai. The Director and other distinguished guests from Al Manar Quran
Centre visited Gurudwara. After listening the cultural speech, I served food to guests.

Social Service

1. Monetary donation at Mother Teresa Foundation in Chandigarh.
2. Participated in the “Got Food” campaign of Royati Family Society, UAE, and donated food items at their office.
3. Participated in the “For the Children of Gaza Campaign” of Dubai Cares & EEG. This was an event for packaging of 50,000 school kits for children of Gaza.
4. Donated clothes and toys at Dubai Foundation for Women and Children.

Memberships

1. Emirates Environmental Group
2. Generation Global
3. Literary Society

Objectives:

Being a good human being by respecting elders, keeping socially responsible, improving academically and caring for our environment.

What is important to me?

• My family
• My friends
• The environment
• Making new friends
• Football
• Social Networking

Achievements:

• Office of Prefectorialship for the Academic Year 2017/18
• Environmental Ambassador for the Academic Year 2017/18
• Active member of the Conservation Team, which has been selected as the ‘Distingusihed Conservation Team’ award winner
• Academic Excellence in 2016/17
• School Badminton Team Member
• Public Speaker of the Week
• Member of Generation Global

Environment Captain

Achievements:
Environmental
* Planting two trees in Fujairah through the EEG tree planting events.
* Participated in the exhibition conducted by DEWA in Dubai Outlet Mall on sustainable energy.
* Won a prize in the model making competition organized by The Indian Academy.
* Participated in the Dubai Vision competition organized by SMCCU.
* Won the first place in the CEBC film-making competition
* Reached among the top 10 collectors in the EEG Can Collection drive.
* Been an environmental ambassador in the Eco-Team since 2010 (7 years).

Others

* Got more than 98% (10 CGPA) in the grade 10 board exams
* Won the Distinguished Student award.
* Won the Sway Fest held by The Westminster School.
* Won the Talent Contest as a part of the band.

Interests and Talents:

Music
* Can play various instruments. i.e; Keyboard, Guitar, Drum Pads, Ukulele, Melodica, Kazoo and Keytar.
* DJ at various events for variouspurposes.

Film making

* Can play the role of a Director, Cinematographer, Editor etc.
*  Created more than ten films and documentaries for various purposes.

Vision and Goal:

* Lead the school’s eco team to greater heights and recognition.
* To be a responsible and nature loving citizen of the world.
* To lead others towards better ways to conserve the planet.
* Become a generous human being.
* Critically think and come up with better possible ways for sustainable development.

I am Aayush Sandeep Kumar, Deputy Middle School leader and National Ambassador of the Clean Energy Business Council UAE National Schools Environmental Protection Programme, studying in Grade 8 at Our Own High School, Al Warqa’a, Dubai, UAE.

I have unrolled my achievements and gained exposure by participating in a number of events for the last several years. I have achieved many commendations apart from academic excellence. I am a keen environmentalist and work selflessly towards protecting our environment by participating in recycling campaigns, workshops on recycling, clean up drives and tree plantation initiatives. I utilize the weekends to collect recyclable materials such as cans, plastics and newspapers around my neighborhood to be an active member of emirates environment group and the middle school environment ambassador of Our Own High School. I hand over these recyclable materials to school and EEG.

I am also a member of the DEWA conservation team and I am involved in many awareness campaigns such as save water and electricity campaign,waste-free environment etc. and many of the awareness walkathons such as diabetes, autism etc. conducted in different parts of UAE. I am interested in drawing and painting and have won many awards at interschool and school competitions.

Dancing, Singing, and swimming have always been a passion for me and I am fortunate to participate and win many competitions. I am learning Karate in an attempt to improve my fitness, in an effort to enhance my performance in athletic competitions.

I also supported Dubai Cares by volunteering for activities such as packing of school kits for distribution to Syrian refugees, to Palestine, and to children from low-income families.

I am grateful to my family and teachers for their continuous support and guidance.

My vision is “KEEP GIVING TO THE SOCIETY AND NEVER GIVE UP”.

What does clean energy mean to you?

Clean energy at its simplest definition is energy derived from natural processes, such as sunlight and wind. It can effectively meet the needs of the present without harming our environment and compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Thus, clean energy to me is the future of our world.

What interests you about clean energy and the environment?

I am fascinated by how we can extract energy from natural resources such as the sun and wind, to power the machines we use in our daily lives. It’s astonishing that solar power may account for the world’s main energy source of power by 2050. I am truly amazed by what us humans can do, especially if it’s for the betterment of our future.

How do you think we should get young people to get involved in clean energy and caring for the environment?

In these times of new technologies, it is more important than ever to pay attention to sustainability. We can no longer live like we don’t care about what happens in the future because by now we should know better. This is especially important when it comes to cities and communities.

However, it is disconcerting to know that young people are not aware or even fazed by the consequences of climate change despite thousands of new studies that keep piling up the evidence about the threat and actual physical evidence occurring every day, people still aren’t taking action based on those facts–and some still don’t believe them.

Consequently, this makes people feel powerless to do anything about it; and the psychological defenses that people have to avoid feeling guilty about their own contributions to fossil fuel emissions.

I propose that we advocate to local schools to start organizing more appealing activities and initiatives in order to encourage young people of today to be more aware of the threatening consequences of Global Warming.

Moreover, we should motivate more people to start using biodegradable items in schools, work places and anywhere possible (for example: paper bags and eliminating the use of plastic spoons and forks).

In addition, I suggest that we assign conservation and environmental leaders across schools to further invigorate them in making a change for the better.