We only have one planet , and we need to protect it for generations that

follow on from us –His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

COP 28 UAE-Leading the world by example

Dear Principal,
Greetings!
Our Heartiest Congratulations and Best Wishes to United Arab Emirates as it will be
hosting the 28th session of the Conference of Parties (COP 28) to the UNFCCC which will
convene from 30 November to 12 December 2023 at Expo City Dubai.

To align our young generation with this great event, PACE International School, Sharjah is
delighted to announce an Interschool Competition –

HOPE-23
Our mission is to instill the importance of sustainable climate change solutions among our
young generation who will represent themselves as future leaders, future scientists, future
entrepreneurs and future climate activists.

HOPE-23 will empower young and creative minds to collaborate, to design and develop
sustainable climate solutions to rejuvenate the planet as a better place to live.
We welcome your esteemed school to participate and showcase your students innovative
ideas and work towards sustainability goals.

The event is open for students of Grades 6 to 12.

The below registration link will be open till 17.04.23. We urge your school to register
as soon as possible through the link given below-

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScohWdzky9UeKamlmw0LfSRxpsRPZgo4
nMLT6s72TKFOElwCw/viewform?usp=sf_link
 Below is Summary of the Events-

CATEGORIES PARTICIPATING GRADES

CATEGORY I Grades 8- 12
COP 28

CATEGORY II Group 1 – Grades 6-8

INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY Group 2 – Grades 9– 12

CATEGORY III Group 1 – Grades 6-8

DIGITAL DESIGNING Group 2 – Grades 9– 12

After the registration, the brochure with all other details of the competition shall be shared
thus providing ample time to the participants to familiarize themselves with various
categories, guidelines and rubrics.

In addition to other details, the form given in the link seeks the contact details of a member
of the faculty from your school who will enable coordination from your end.

All participants will receive participation certificates, and all winners—the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
position holders in each competition type—will receive merit certificates, medals,
mementos and trophies. A panel of independent judges will evaluate the various
competitions.

We look forward to welcoming our young change makers at PACE International School,
Sharjah.

Warm Regards,

MUHSIN KATTAYAT
Principal

Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, President-Designate of COP28 UAE, said, “Young people are at the forefront of
addressing the climate challenge. They are leading the way by sharing their perspectives, bringing their creativity
and contributing to the positive impact that the world needs. As future leaders, future scientists, future
entrepreneurs, and future climate activists, their energy and youth is what will make the difference. The
International Youth Climate Delegate Program – the largest initiative of its kind – will empower young people from
around the world to fully participate in the COP process, and give a special focus to those from least developed
countries and small island states.”