The Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday with KidzMondo to establish a sustainability-themed edutainment zone in the Mall of Qatar.
GORD founding chairman Dr Yousef Alhorr and Kidz Holding chairman Ali Kazama signed the MoU in the presence of KidzMondo-Doha general manager Nabil Barakat and senior officials from both sides.
“GORD, which leads the sustainability drive in the Mena region, aims to promote a noble cause of educating the young generation by infusing the principles of sustainability into their souls and hearts,” Alhorr said on the occasion.
The indoor theme park’s GORD activity tackles yet another pillar of the Qatar National Vision 2030, while further enriching children’s learning experience. GORD Junior at KidzMondo aims to educate children about sustainability and responsible use of resources through fun-filled, interactive activities and games.
“The fascinating interactive activities will enable them to learn about concepts such as energy or water preservation, making sustainable structures, and protecting the environment,” Alhorr said.
KidzMondo features a self-sufficient city built for and managed by children aged 2-14 who can assume the roles of over 80 professions and public services in a real life setting.
On arrival at the GORD Junior station, children will be introduced to GORD with a short video about the harmful effects of CO2 emissions on the overall environment and how they can (along with GORD) help to save the environment in the long term.
Green Qatar 2030 challenge is a game that will make kids walk/run around the theme park trying to make Qatar cleaner by looking for sources of emissions and opportunities for carbon off-settings. The concept follows the idea of searching for the (Green) treasure and collecting Carbo dollars. It will involve installing several renewable energy concepts in different places with demo panels for CO2 emissions and electricity generated.
In waste management, kids will collect scrap paper from around the city, mix it in a mixer machine, and add it to a recycling machine for paper to be made out of it. They will receive a sheet of real recycled paper which they will then use to write a letter to their parents.
In green home, kids will learn why energy saving bulbs are more environmentally friendly. They will also learn about the elements that make up a green home such as LED lights and solar panels.
A GORD mascot, Greeno, will also join the KidzMondo characters Kozmo, Eena, Dogzilla and Leeloo to educate children about sustainability and environment protection through his stories.
By completing the edutainment activities at GORD Junior, children will be able to earn a Green Advocate Certificate and trained to reinforce green living practices at their homes and spread the messages to their families and friends too.
GORD will also promote sustainability best practices throughout KidzMondo through certification plaques.
GORD is also hosting Green Expo Forum 2016 from November 7 to 9 at Ritz-Carlton Doha, with the support of Qatari Diar and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy.
Renowned experts in various fields of sustainability are expected to speak at the forum, which features Carbon & Climate Change Summit on November 7 and Sustainable Built Environment Conference on November 8 and 9.
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