Planting the Seeds of Tolerance for Generations

Gardens
of Tolerance

Main Event – November 15, 2024 | Umm Al Emarat Park

 

Learn

about the UAE’s rich flora and its environmental history

Explore

global plant diversity and its role in sustainable environments

Engage

in dialogue about tolerance and coexistence through nature

About 

Gardens of Tolerance

Welcome to the launch of the Gardens of Tolerance, an initiative that embodies the vision of the UAE’s Founding Father, the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Rooted in Sheikh Zayed’s values of empathy, coexistence, and respect for all life forms, this project aims to celebrate the harmony between people, plants, and the environment.

The Gardens of Tolerance is a living testament to the UAE’s diverse and multicultural society, showcasing how through tolerance and coexistence, we can all thrive together. It invites us to reflect on our relationship with nature, fostering curiosity, learning, and respect for the natural world.

Gardens of Tolerance

H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, accompanied by H.E Yoo Jeh Seung, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the UAE, jointly plant the UAE and Korean trees signifying the official opening of the Gardens of Tolerance at Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi.
H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, launches in a grand ceremony the Gardens of Tolerance at Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi, in the presence of H.E Yoo Jeh Seung, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the UAE, on November 15, 2024.
Key Objectives

Growing Tolerance, Nurturing Harmony

Celebrating Diversity

Showcasing the UAE’s rich multicultural society, highlighting how harmonious coexistence allows all communities to flourish.

Connecting with Nature

Exploring the deep connection between humans and plants, fostering respect for the environment.

Resilience & Teamwork

Demonstrating resilience amid climate challenges, showcasing how communities in the UAE and worldwide protect their natural surroundings.

Learning through Nature

Encouraging curiosity and education about the role of flora in shaping communities and influencing our future.

Gallery

Where Nature Inspires Coexistence

Blend of Emirati & Korean flora

The Gardens’ Launch Edition

The inaugural edition of the Gardens of Tolerance will feature a blend of Emirati and Korean flora, representing the deep cultural and environmental ties between the two nations. Over the years, flora from other countries will be added, enriching the garden and creating a living museum of global biodiversity.

Location

The gardens located at Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi’s beloved green space, making it a destination for all who seek to enjoy and learn from nature.