As a buildup towards Rio+20 , 'The Living Rainforest ' , UK organsied a global essay competition inviting children from across the world to write an open letter to the UN Secretary General on what they thought should change and get addressed . Titled "Dear Mr UN Secretary General ..." , this event received 849 entries worldwide from 59 countries.
 
I won the 3rd prize in the primary category and was the only winner from the Middle East and Africa in my category. I travelled to London to receive the prize .

I participated in a workshop alongwith winners and finalists at the venue near London where we shared our ideas for a more sustainable future . Our views were recorded in a video to be shown during Rio+20 summit.

I am now in Rio and a reporter from THE NATIONAL , UAE  interviewed me over the phone about my essay and how I intend carrying forward my vision of a green economy and the future we want .

The article can be read at :

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/dubai-schoolgirl-11-shares-environmental-concerns-with-the-world

Similarly , TIMES OF INDIA  & KHALEEJ TIMES, too carried this news :

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/nri-achievers/Growing-with-the-green-word/articleshow/13699618.cms