Burjeel Holdings, one of the leading private healthcare service providers in the Middle East, is committed to fostering a positive societal impact through its steadfast dedication to environmental sustainability. Their mission harmonises seamlessly with our objectives, and this collaboration reflects our mutual vision to drive transformation and shape a brighter future. Our partnership was launched in May 2023 when Dean Soumitra Dutta hosted Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, the founder of Burjeel Holdings, at Oxford Saïd.
Oxford Saïd-Burjeel Holdings Climate Change Challenge
In 2023, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and Burjeel Holdings came together to embark on a transformative journey inspired by our shared commitment to addressing climate change. Drawing upon our collective expertise and resources, we forged a partnership grounded in the belief that education and innovation are paramount in tackling the one of the most pressing challenges of our time – climate change.
With ongoing scenes of severe disruption across the world caused by climate change, there has never been a more urgent
time to inspire and mobilise the next generation of leaders, change makers
and innovators.
Climate Change Challenge
During the world's hottest summer ever recorded, together with Burjeel Holdings we ran the Oxford Saïd-Burjeel Holdings Climate Change Challenge - a global initiative aimed at empowering high school students and teachers to become catalysts for change in the fight against climate change. The competition invited students to showcase their innovative solutions and encourages teachers to create impactful lesson plans, fostering environmental awareness and sustainability.
Climate Change Challenge 2023
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Challenges
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Competition entries
43
Countries
21
Judges
After many months of hard work by high school students and teachers, Burjeel Holdings hosted the finals at a special ceremony in Dubai at the United Nations Climate Conference, COP28.
Our partnership with Saïd Business School represents a shared commitment to driving positive change and making a meaningful impact on the global climate crisis.
Our winning teams
Future Climate Innovators Summer School
The three winning student teams will be attending a specially-curated two-week Future Climate Innovators Summer School at Oxford University in August 2024. The winner in the teacher’s category will be attending an Executive Education course at Oxford in May 2024, while the runners-up will be pursuing a 6-week long Oxford Climate Emergency Programme online beginning June 2024.
It is your voice which needs to be raised... without your voices, we rest our understanding too much on the past. This needs to change.
A summer school like no other
Climate Summer School
Alongside a global cohort of 16-18 year olds, take on the role of an innovator, confront the pressing climate issues head-on, and shape a sustainable future.
Climate Change Education Resources for Teachers
Educators looking to enhance their climate change curriculum will find the Financial Times' (FT) Climate Tech Explainers an invaluable resource. This platform offers in-depth articles, reports, and analyses on the latest technological advancements and innovations aimed at addressing climate change. By integrating these insights into your teaching, you can provide your students with a comprehensive understanding of the cutting-edge solutions being developed to combat climate change.
The FT Climate Tech Explainers cover a broad spectrum of topics, including renewable energy technologies, carbon capture and storage, electric vehicles, and sustainable agriculture. These resources offer real-world examples and detailed explanations of how these technologies work, their potential impacts, and the challenges they face. By utilising these materials, teachers can bring the latest scientific and technological developments into the classroom, fostering critical thinking and encouraging students to explore the practical applications of climate science.
Teachers are encouraged to explore the FT Climate Tech Explainers and incorporate its wealth of knowledge into their lesson plans.
The FT Climate Tech Explainers cover a broad spectrum of topics, including renewable energy technologies, carbon capture and storage, electric vehicles, and sustainable agriculture. These resources offer real-world examples and detailed explanations of how these technologies work, their potential impacts, and the challenges they face. By utilising these materials, teachers can bring the latest scientific and technological developments into the classroom, fostering critical thinking and encouraging students to explore the practical applications of climate science.
Teachers are encouraged to explore the FT Climate Tech Explainers and incorporate its wealth of knowledge into their lesson plans.