In implementation of the directives of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, and in line with the University's mission to serve the community and promote the principles of sustainable development, Al-Mustaqbal University, represented by the Diwan Affairs Department and the Sustainable Development Division, participated in the national campaign to remove water hyacinth from the Euphrates River. The campaign was launched under the patronage of the First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, with the participation of the Minister of Environment, the Minister of Water Resources, the Governor of Babylon, as well as several government institutions, civil society organizations, and volunteers. Engineer Khalid Kadhim Al-Salihi, Director of the University's Sustainable Development Division, emphasized that the University's participation in this national campaign reflects its practical commitment to environmental protection and the preservation of natural resources. He noted that this participation embodies the University's vision, which considers environmental protection a shared institutional and national responsibility that begins with awareness and is realized through initiative and field action. He explained that water hyacinth has become a serious environmental and water-related challenge due to its obstruction of water flow in the Euphrates River and irrigation canals, its negative impact on the efficiency of drinking water treatment plants, and its excessive consumption of water resources at a time when Iraq faces growing water scarcity caused by climate change. He further stated that responsible leadership extends beyond resource management to include environmental protection and the promotion of a culture of sustainability. He stressed that universities play a vital role in raising environmental awareness and encouraging volunteerism, thereby contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and strengthening society's ability to address environmental challenges. The campaign witnessed active participation from the University's students and Sustainability Ambassadors, who contributed to the removal of water hyacinth while also carrying out awareness activities highlighting the importance of protecting rivers and water resources. Their efforts reflected the strong sense of national responsibility and community engagement among the University's youth. Al-Mustaqbal University continues to implement environmental and community initiatives based on its vision that a modern university is not only an institution for education and scientific research, but also an active partner in environmental protection and sustainable development, a hub for national initiatives, and a platform for preparing future leaders capable of building a more sustainable society. Through these efforts, the University reaffirms its belief that environmental protection begins with responsible leadership, is achieved through active community participation, and leads to a safer and more sustainable future.
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