The President of the University of Baghdad, Prof. Dr. Alaa Abdulhassan Atiyah Hassan, participated in the opening of the University Scout Camp for Environmental Sustainability, in the presence of the Head of the Iraqi Academics Syndicate, Dr. Ali Museer Yassin, to view the scouting and student activities and programs included in the camp and follow the progress of its events.
In a speech delivered at the opening, the University President expressed the university’s pride in hosting this camp as an initiative that contributes to strengthening the culture of volunteer and scouting work, developing environmental awareness, and instilling the concepts of sustainability and social responsibility among students. He noted that student activities are a fundamental pillar in building students’ character and refining their leadership and social skills.
He added that young people are the cornerstone of shaping the future, and that achieving a sustainable environment begins with their awareness, their will, and their ability to turn ideas and visions into practical initiatives and tangible achievements. He affirmed the University Presidency’s commitment to providing a suitable environment for nurturing students’ energies and creativity and to supporting initiatives that enhance their active participation in serving society.
The camp, held with the participation of 52 universities, featured a range of scouting, awareness, and interactive activities and programs. These included training in scouting skills and teamwork, awareness workshops on protecting the environment and preserving natural resources, tree-planting, public cleanliness, and recycling activities, and programs aimed at developing a spirit of initiative, cooperation, discipline, and responsibility among the participants.
This activity contributes to achieving a number of the Sustainable Development Goals, namely Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), Goal 13 (Climate Action), and Goal 15 (Life on Land), in addition to Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
