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8 © Tucker 2016 | The “Green Curtain”
sustainably mitigate the heat of the desert for 4. Conclusions
several years (under standard domestic land-
scape management practices). The green The study provided us with a prospect of the
curtain is a biological shutter. As such, it will potential utilization of natural green curtains in
also provide a healing of the mind (the psycho- the UAE. Clitoria green curtains developed
logical release from heat). By its natural green uniformly and effectively. The effects of the
color, swaying leaves, and sunlight filtering green curtains on the microenvironment were
through leaves, the green curtain project can be significant in reducing air temperature and
introduced as an alternative energy saving retaining higher humidity during mid-day. The
greening approach and as an innovative way of project could be further adapted as an official
spreading awareness of sustainability among project for education for sustainable develop-
children, young adults, and the general public. ment (ESD). Although the Paris Agreement is
Any large grass-root movements always begin set, the destiny of the Planet Earth is in our
with a small step, and the implementation of hands. Fostering a sustainability mindset in
small projects such as the green curtain project younger generations and developing a culture
can be the first step to achieve a sustainable that makes it desirable to live a sustainable life-
society. style will be the key to our success.
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