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An eco-exchange programme between a South Korean non-governmental organization called Daejayon and the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD), supported by Borouge. The programme aimed to create and strengthen the international network of students and young environmentalists. It involved the completion of seven environmental missions and two online conferences from March to November 2019 by UAE and South Korean teams and the chance for the winning Emirati team to visit Korea and vice versa. The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Park Young Kyu, and was held on Wednesday March 13. The ten participating teams were informed of their obligations and the programme’s expectations. On Wednesday 11th of September, the closing ceremony of Daejayon Eco-Exchange Programme was held where the UAE winning team (Eco Fighters from Higher Colleges of Technology - Ras Al Khaimah) was announced. Eco Fighters travelled to South Korea for 4 days from 22nd – 26th of September for a chance to represent the UAE.