Sharjah event focuses on eco-innovation

sharjah — The Flag Island in Sharjah has started a week-long activation, ‘Island of Science,’ in line with the ongoing UAE Innovation Month.

Themed ‘Environmental Innovation’, through these activations, concepts of environmental technology, eco-efficiency, environmental design, recycling and upcycling, and sustainable design innovation will be made familiar to participants and visitors.

They will learn how to save and preserve the environment using new, innovative techniques and turn the same into concerted community action.

“In the 21st century, innovation is an essential prerequisite of development. In 2015, the UAE nationalised its goal for innovation with the launch of the Year of Innovation and since then we have been fuelling this momentum towards reaching our goal of becoming one of the most innovative nations by 2021.

“The environment is the protective fabric under which the earth and all its diversity thrive. It is one sector that is in desperate need of innovation, and the kind that will be most effective if generated on a large scale at the grassroots by community

The environment is the protective fabric under which the earth and all its diversity thrive. It is one sector that is in desperate need of innovation.” Kholoud Al Junaibi, manager, Flag Island

actors and innovators,” said Kholoud Al Junaibi, manager of Flag Island.

The Flag Island management is collaborating with several government institutions, universities and individuals to deliver a specially curated series of activities.

The collaborators include the University of Sharjah, the Sharjah Environment Company, Bee’ah and the Emirates Environmental Technology Co, EET.

The ongoing children’s workshops, which began on February 5 will come to an end today.

“We have ensured a good mix of activities to appeal to all age groups.

“While the younger audience will enjoy art workshops and try their hand at building a 3D printed playground made entirely from plastic waste, adults enjoy a lineup of exhibitions until February 21,” Al Junaibi noted.