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NATURE CONNECTION CONFERENCE
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, January 31 2026
Message from
our principal
Join us at Jebel Ali School for the 2026 ‘Nature Connection & Sustainability in Education’ Conference
On Saturday, 31st January 2026, Jebel Ali School proudly hosts its second ‘Nature Connection, Sustainability in Education’ conference, a day dedicated to empowering educators to lead meaningful change.
As schools and educational institutions worldwide rethink their role in shaping a greener future, this conference invites teachers, leaders, and practitioners to come together, share inspiring practice and explore innovative ways to embed sustainability across learning.
Join us as we connect with nature, deepen our collective commitment to environmental stewardship and equip ourselves with practical tools to transform education for a more sustainable tomorrow.
Be part of the movement.
Simon Jodrell
jebel ali school principal
Please follow the steps below to
register your spot for the conference:
1. Pay the AED 100 entrance fee
2. Fill in the form below with your details
Schedule
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
keynote speakers
BRETT GIRVEN
Principal DBS EH & Middle East Convenever TASS
ALISDAIR NAULLS
Education and Plastic Pollution Lead, The Rivers Trust, UK
Sahir Doshi
Wildlife Presenter, author, influencer and rapper
Bella Rai
TASS Ambassador Jebel Ali School & host of The Greenius Podcast
Sophie Dialkova
Founder, Palm Tree Yoga
Nick Little
Community Outreach coordinator, Waste Lab
Simon Jodrell
Principal Jebel Ali School
Alan Smith
Sustainability Lead, Jebel Ali School & Founder, Nature Wave
last year REcap
Nature Connection Conference:
In January 2025, Jebel Ali School hosted the region’s first Nature Connection Conference, followed by a whole-school sustainability week & the world’s first ‘bioblitz battle’ with a pro sports team, the Desert Vipers Cricket Franchise. Over 150 attendees attended and enjoyed the conference with guest speakers from across the world as well as educational workshops.



