Collaboration To Support Employee Competencies In Green Development Policies

Initiative To Support The Development Of Abu Dhabi Government Employee Competencies In Green Policies

Various vital sectors in Abu Dhabi will participate in the initiative, which will involve five interactive training and awareness programs launching successively during 2023.

These include the Sustainable Public Policy Programme, the Masters Scholarships in Environmental Sustainability Programme, the Environmental Awareness for Abu Dhabi Government Employees Programme, the Government Accelerators Towards Environmental Leadership Programme for Abu Dhabi, and the Environmental Insights for Leaders Programme, which are mentioned in the report.

H.E. Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary General of EAD, said, "We are proud to work with the Abu Dhabi School of Government to implement this ambitious initiative that aims to support the development of capabilities and skills necessary to lead environmentally friendly development in various vital sectors such as health, energy, the economy, and community development.

"This is in addition to enhancing knowledge and raising awareness of environmental issues and strengthening our efforts in collaborating with government institutions to fulfill the duties of social and environmental responsibility, raise corporate efficiency, and contribute to the directions of the governments of Abu Dhabi and the UAE to achieve sustainable development.

"This initiative is in line with our endeavor to achieve the goals of the Abu Dhabi Environmental Centennial 2071, where we aspire to promote and develop the environmental identity of all so that every institution becomes a pioneer in conserving the environment."

He added, "And to achieve our vision, the Abu Dhabi School of Government made the ideal partner in this mission, as it is a pioneer in offering exceptional programs of high quality for government employees."

H.E. Dr. Yasser Ahmed Al Naqbi, DG, ADSG, said, "This collaboration comes in line with our aspirations to develop the competencies of government employees to enable them to become more effective and play a pivotal role in supporting the development system in the UAE.

"Our focus is to support the UAE’s strategic vision to build a sustainable, competitive, and knowledge-based economy.

"The Abu Dhabi School of Government seeks to meet the needs of the Abu Dhabi government on a local scale through various partnerships, programs, and initiatives.

According to him, this initiative, which was launched in cooperation with the Environment Agency—Abu Dhabi, will include a set of programs, activities, and educational messages that will contribute to strengthening Abu Dhabi's leading position in environmental sustainability and green development at a local and global level.

The Sustainable Public Policy Programme is one of the training programs targeting Abu Dhabi government employees at the leadership and executive levels.

It will help participants learn more about how to lead public policies that take into account the environment and climate to guide green development in all important sectors.This program is held in association with the Harvard Kennedy School, according to the report.

According to the report, the Masters Scholarships in Environmental Sustainability Program will be implemented in cooperation with the Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, providing scholarships to several Abu Dhabi government employees to enroll in higher academic studies in the field of environmental sustainability.

This will enable them to obtain a Master's Degree in environmental sustainability law and policies.

The Environmental Awareness for Abu Dhabi Government Employees Program will raise awareness of environmental practices among Abu Dhabi government employees.

As further mentioned in the report, the Government Accelerators Towards Environmental Leadership Programme for Abu Dhabi is directed to executive-grade employees in the Abu Dhabi Government. Innovative solutions will be provided to environmental challenges at the level of the Abu Dhabi emirate from various sectors and specializations.

This is in addition to working on preparing 100-day implementation plans to hone their expertise on the stages of implementation and accelerate decision-making processes.

Report concluded, the Environmental Insights for Leaders Programme covers the aspect of influence and is aimed at leadership and executive-level employees in the Abu Dhabi Government. The program includes short videos on the most prominent local and global environmental trends, visions, and developments.

The five programs also follow cognitive assessments to measure the level of learning acquired to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.