04 3385530"We are using resources as if we had two planets, not one. There can be no 'plan B' because there is no 'planet B.'" ~Ban Ki-moon
Sustainability at DIPS
Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In addition to natural resources, we also need social and economic resources. Sustainability is not just environmentalism. Embedded in most definitions of sustainability we also find concerns for social equity and economic development.
Our Sustainability Committee values our indispensable position as educators in motivating our students to connect with the natural world around them. Connections promote a sense of care and responsibility and ultimately a drive to protect.
At DIPS we understand that Educating for Sustainability (EfS) involves a deep understanding and awareness of the interconnectedness and dependency of our social, economic and environmental systems. DIPS, therefore, is adopting a whole school approach to Educating for Sustainability.
DIPS aims to obtain the International Green Flag award in 2024 through working on the eco-schools program.
Investigating the Schoolyard
MS Boys & Girls investigating the schoolyard for more sustainable school, and write a plan to improve or to solve a problem present.
Promoting Awareness
DIPS Eco-students continuously raise awareness about the significance of sustainability, resource conservation, and engaged in planting activities.
Cultivation
Eco-students from DIPS planted various seed varieties within the school grounds to establish an organic garden.
Competitions
Eco-students orchestrate competitions within the school, focusing on sustainability, to promote eco-friendly practices and integrate them into daily routines.
External Events and Competitions
ADNOC STEM Challenge – First Prize Winners: Grade 11 students Yousuf Ammar, Essa Al Maidoor, and Moufaq developed an AI-powered leak detection system using acoustic sensors, winning First Prize out of 1,500+ entries at the ADNOC Innovation Challenge.
SURE – Sustainability Through Innovation: Students built a platform that partners with retailers to repurpose unsold products using AI, promoting a circular economy and supporting sustainability. Together, these projects reflect DIPS Al Quoz’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.
