Objective:
The Interactive Environmental Atlas of Abu Dhabi aims to inform and educate the general public about the environment of Abu Dhabi in an engaging manner. The online version is aimed at linking education to the environment, which is an ideal opportunity to highlight the natural heritage of the UAE and enrich the academic sector with the environmental information they need.
The Process:
Mirroring the content of the paperback version, The Environmental Atlas of Abu Dhabi, the Interactive Atlas is divided into 9 sections. Within each of these sections, the Interactive Atlas beautifully interweaves anecdotes, case studies, maps and images to bring each section to life. It has been developed by with education specialists to include teacher and student resources and has been designed to support curriculum by making the resources available online, offline, for self-study purposes and within the classroom environment.
Main Achievements:
The Interactive Atlas, in a beautifully illustrated format, combines technology and information onto one engaging platform. With videos, interactive maps, online quizzes, and downloadable information, this website has taken environmental education to a new level. The Atlas presents data on the environmental heritage of Abu Dhabi, its cultural development, geographical qualities, and ecological shift throughout the centuries.
Endorsed by HE. Dr Mugheer Khamis Al-Khaili, Director General of Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) at the launch of the product “The Interactive Atlas is a pioneering step in linking education to the environment, which is an ideal opportunity to highlight the natural heritage of the UAE and enrich the academic sector with the environmental information they need. This Atlas will help strengthen students’ tie to their society and culture and encourage them to protect the environment and its natural resources.”
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