Competition A team of female students from GEMS Our Own English High School in Dubai claimed top honors at the Burjeel Holdings-Oxford Said Climate Change Challenge for their inventive approach to address air pollution.
COP28 Award Ceremony Highlights
Recognition for Pioneering Ideas in Sustainable Solutions
During the award ceremony held at COP28, the Acquifier Guardians from Ryan International School, New Delhi, secured the first-place position. Following closely were the Entofarm team, a group of Korean boys, and ECO2 from Dubai, earning the third position.
Global Challenge Impact: Competition
Over 600 Ideas from 43 Countries
The global challenge, initiated by the Said Business School at the University of Oxford and Burjeel Holdings, received more than 600 ideas from students and teachers across 43 countries. Supported by organizations like Oxford University Press and the Eden Project, the competition aimed to foster innovative solutions addressing climate change.
Top Honors for Acquifier Guardians
Water Scarcity Solutions through Drip Irrigation
The Acquifier Guardians, an all-female team from Ryan International School, New Delhi, claimed the top spot with their groundbreaking idea addressing water scarcity through an effective drip irrigation solution.
Revolutionizing Farming: Entofarm’s Approach
Combatting Insect-Borne Diseases through Innovative Farming
The runner-up, the Entofarm team, comprised individuals residing in different cities in South Korea, Indonesia, and the US. Their focus was on revolutionizing farming to combat diseases carried by insects.
ECO2’s Innovative Air Pollution Solution
Converting CO2 and Ammonia into Fertilizers
Securing the third position, the ECO2 team from Dubai presented an innovative approach to tackle air pollution by converting CO2 and ammonia directly into fertilizers. This solution aimed to promote sustainable and affordable access to fertilizers globally.
Teacher Category Recognition
Lucas Olscamp Wins for Indigenous Beliefs in Teaching
In the teacher’s category, Lucas Olscamp from Pearson School UWC, Vancouver Island, Canada, emerged as the winner with a lesson plan embedding Indigenous beliefs in teaching. The competition recognized impactful lessons on waste management and computer science and climate change.
Opportunities for Winners
Invitations to Bespoke Oxford Said Program
All winners will be invited to participate in a tailored program at Oxford Said next year. The teacher category runners-up will attend the program virtually. The competition, aimed at nurturing environmental stewardship, showcased the determination of participants to make a meaningful contribution to combating climate change, leaving hope for a sustainable future.
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