As part of its commitment to community engagement and its dedication to the principles of sustainable development, Al-Mustaqbal University, represented by the University Affairs Department and the Sustainable Development Division, participated in the national campaign to clean the Euphrates River from water hyacinth. 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, along with a number of governmental institutions, civil society organizations, and volunteers. The University's participation came in implementation of the directives of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, and reflects its commitment to serving the community and contributing to addressing environmental challenges through supporting national initiatives aimed at protecting natural resources and promoting sustainability awareness. Eng. Khalid Kazim Al-Salihi, Director of the Sustainable Development Division at the University, stated that the participation of the Sustainability Ambassadors in this national campaign represents an extension of the University's approach to connecting academic knowledge with impactful community practices. He highlighted the importance of addressing the spread of water hyacinth due to its significant environmental and water-related impacts, including obstructing water flow in the Euphrates River and irrigation channels, affecting the efficiency of water facilities, and consuming large quantities of water resources. He further emphasized that addressing environmental challenges, particularly those related to water resource protection, requires collective cooperation among governmental institutions, universities, civil society organizations, and community members. He noted that Al-Mustaqbal University places great importance on promoting environmental awareness and encouraging volunteer work as essential pillars for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The campaign witnessed active participation from the University's students and Sustainability Ambassadors, who contributed to the removal of water hyacinth and participated in awareness activities highlighting the importance of preserving rivers and water resources. This participation reflects the students' sense of national responsibility and their active role in serving the community. Al-Mustaqbal University continues to implement its environmental and community initiatives, guided by its vision that a modern university is not only an institution for education and scientific research, but also a key partner in achieving sustainable development and a platform for preparing a conscious generation capable of contributing to environmental protection and community service. Al-Mustaqbal University The First University in Iraq