Tehran – The 9th edition of the National Environmental Awards for University Students is scheduled to be held on April 22nd, along with World Earth Day, which is celebrated annually.
The event, hosted by Isfahan Institute of Technology, highlights student concerns about environmental issues such as air pollution, climate change, global warming and water shortages, and efforts to address these issues.
One of the main objectives is to encourage everyone to take action to promote a culture of environmental protection and save the environment and the planet, the IRNA reported.
The event will focus on innovative ideas based on the environment, inventions, knowledge, savings on endangered species, collaborations with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), student group activities, and scientific research into scientific connections in the fields of natural resources and the environment.
World Earth Day highlights the need for collective efforts to protect the planet, address environmental concerns and promote sustainability. The theme for Earth Day 2025 is “Our Power, Our Planet,” inviting everyone in the world to unite behind renewable energy and triple global clean electricity by 2030.
Public participation essential for environmental protection
According to Shina Ansari, head of the Ministry of the Environment (DOE), a single organization cannot maintain the environment on its own. Environmental issues are best addressed through public participation.
“Habitats, wildlife and wetlands have many environmental challenges and cannot be addressed by the Ministry of the Environment’s efforts and measures alone,” Ilib quotes Ansari.
Officials made a statement at the closing ceremony of the 22nd International Environmental Exhibition, which was held from December 18th to 22nd, 2024.
According to the constitution, it is everyone’s responsibility to protect the environment, Ansari added.
She sought support and cooperation from various classes, organizations, economic sectors, activists, government agencies such as the Ministry of Education, Agriculture and Foreign Affairs.
Ansari further noted that in order to be able to preserve the environment, we need to recognize it as one of our main concerns.
The 22nd International Environmental Exhibition was held on the theme of “Public Engagement, Green Economy, and a Sustainable Future.”
The focus was on the “economic environment, environmental economy” and emphasized the importance of social responsibility in protecting the environment.
The event aims to raise public awareness about environmental issues, provide opportunities for exchange of knowledge and experience among experts, experts and environmental activists, implement the use of innovative solutions and advanced technologies, and reduce fuel and energy consumption.
One of the other goals of the exhibition was to preserve natural resources, promote interaction and cooperation between institutions, organizations and businesses operating in the field of environmental and energy, promote the concept of sustainability and social responsibility among people, and encourage environmentally friendly behavior.
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