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 started 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 (2023), together with Burjeel Holdings we launched the annual 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, now in it's second year, invites students to showcase their innovative solutions and encourages teachers to create impactful lesson plans, fostering environmental awareness and sustainability.
Climate Change Challenge 2024
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Challenges
1,008
Competition entries
58
Countries represented
23
Judges
After many months of hard work by high school students and teachers this year's competition closed on 22 September. Entries are now being shortlisted and we will be hosting the finals at a special ceremony in Baku at the United Nations Climate Conference, COP29, in November.
The details on the winning submissions will be shared in October so be sure to follow our social media channels for all the latest.
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 2023 winning teams
Future Climate Innovators Summer School
The three winning student teams attended a specially-curated two-week Future Climate Innovators Summer School at Oxford University in August 2024. The winner in the teacher’s category attended 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.
