SDG13: CLIMATE ACTION
Saudi Arabia has shown a strong commitment to climate action, recognizing the global significance of addressing environmental challenges. The Kingdom is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint, promoting renewable energy sources, and implementing initiatives to protect the environment.
In response to the urgent need for climate action, Saudi Arabia has launched various programs and policies to enhance environmental sustainability. The country is investing in renewable energy projects, such as solar and wind power, to diversify its energy mix and decrease reliance on fossil fuels. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on energy efficiency and conservation practices.
Majmaah University is aligning itself with the national goals for climate action by integrating awareness initiatives into its academic and extracurricular activities. The university recognizes the role of education in shaping environmentally conscious individuals and contributing to a culture of sustainability.
Majmaah University organizes awareness events, workshops, and seminars focused on climate action and environmental protection. These events aim to educate students about the impact of climate change, the importance of sustainable practices, and the role each individual can play in mitigating environmental challenges.
The university actively engages students in environmental conservation projects, encouraging them to participate in tree planting, waste reduction campaigns, and other initiatives that promote a sustainable campus environment. By fostering a sense of responsibility and environmental stewardship, Majmaah University contributes to the broader national efforts in climate action.
Moreover, Majmaah University collaborates with government agencies, non-profit organizations, and environmental experts to stay updated on the latest developments in climate science and sustainable practices. This collaboration ensures that the university remains at the forefront of promoting climate action within its academic community.
In conclusion, both Saudi Arabia and Majmaah University are committed to climate action and environmental protection. While the Kingdom implements national strategies to reduce carbon emissions and transition to sustainable energy, Majmaah University plays a vital role in raising awareness and instilling a sense of environmental responsibility among its students, fostering a generation that actively contributes to the global fight against climate change.
CIFAL CONDUCTS A WORKSHOP ON AWARENESS ROLE IN ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
https://www.mu.edu.sa/en/news/general/201336
The CIFAL Center at MU conducted a workshop titled "The Role of Awareness in Achieving Environmental Sustainability" in cooperation with the Environmental Awareness Initiative under the Ministry of Environment, Agriculture, and Water.
The workshop aimed to shed light on the various roles that different entities can play in achieving environmental sustainability by raising awareness about the importance of protecting the environment and minimizing the negative impacts.
A group of experts and specialists in the field of environment and sustainable development joined the workshop which addressed many important topics related to raising awareness about the importance of protecting the environment and achieving environmental sustainability, the importance of education and awareness in achieving environmental sustainability, the role of public and private institutions and civil society in achieving these goals, and the challenges and how to overcome them.
Dr. Ayman Al-Barkati, the director of CIFAL Center, pointed out that the workshop is part of the center's contributions to raising public awareness about sustainability, highlighting that other programs are conducted by the Center on sustainable development.
In cooperation with the Institute of Studies and Consulting Services: The Royal Imam Abdulaziz bin Muhammad Reserve Development Authority holds the graduation ceremony of the first batch of environmental observers
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The graduation ceremony of the first batch of environmental observers from the Imam Abdulaziz bin Muhammad Royal Reserve Development Authority was held in cooperation with the Institute of Studies and Consulting Services, in the presence of the Dean of the Institute of Studies and Consulting Services at the university, Dr. Saad bin Muhammad Al Rashoud.
On this occasion, the Dean of the Institute of Studies and Consulting Services stated that the university was keen through the program to provide the trainees with the necessary skills to work as environmental observers in the Imam Abdulaziz bin Muhammad Royal Reserve and King Khalid Royal Reserve, and they are highly familiar with their work tasks.
For his part, the CEO of the Authority, Dr. Talal Al-Hariqi, explained that the Authority pays attention to the development of the local community, human capabilities and its employees through a strategy aimed at developing basic skills, promoting values, developing knowledge, and raising national efficiency.
He said: "Today we see one of the fruits of this interest in graduating the first batch of environmental observers, who are the main factor in protecting and preserving nature and achieving the strategic objectives of the authority," indicating that the training program lasted nine months to raise the efficiency of environmental observers through the development of scientific and practical skills in environmental sciences, natural resource management, ecotourism, environmental legislation and laws regulating the protection of nature, as well as the English language, and computer.
Participation of the Vice Presidency for Female Student Affairs in the initiative (afforestation of the university city)
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Under the patronage of His Excellency the President of Majmaah University, Dr. Khalid bin Saad Al-Muqrin, for the campaign (Afforestation of the University City) under the name (Green University City), the Vice President for Female Student Affairs, Her Excellency Dr. Jawaher bint Abdul Rahman Al-Omar, and the supervisor of her office, Her Excellency Dr. Asma bint Muhammad Al-Qutaim, and a number of employees of the Vice Presidency and employees of the General Administration of Public Relations and University Media, and a number of female students volunteering in afforestation of the university city within the afforestation campaign initiative on Sunday, 8/3/1442 AH, and thanked Her Excellency for the efforts made in supporting National transformation initiatives and the promotion of sustainable development goals in the protection of the environment and natural resources.
Under the patronage and honor of His Excellency the Rector of Majmaah University and the organization of the Deanship of Student Affairs for the initiative (My University is Green)
Accompanied by students of volunteer work on Wednesday, 24/6/1441 AH,
Her Excellency the Vice President for Female Student Affairs, Dr. Jawaher bint Abdulrahman Al-Omar, the initiative in the female sections.
The General Administration of Strategic Planning launches the process of analyzing radiological and nuclear risks in the university environment
https://www.mu.edu.sa/ar/news/general/191236
The General Administration of Strategic Planning launched the process of analyzing radiation and nuclear risks in the university environment in partnership with the various relevant university authorities, where a meeting was held under the chairmanship of His Excellency Mr. Muhammad bin Bajad Al-Mashqour, Director General of Strategic Planning, representatives of the College of Applied Medical Sciences, a representative of the Deanship of Scientific Research, a representative of the General Administration of Projects and Technical Affairs, and a representative of the General Administration of Occupational Health and Environment, and procedures for identifying sources of radiation and nuclear danger in the university environment were identified and clarified.
Mr. Muhammad Al-Mashqour stated that in cooperation with the various university bodies, we will reach - God willing - the completion of a detailed plan for the management of radiological and nuclear risks in order to achieve a university environment that supports excellence and creativity, and achieves the aspirations of the members of the university community, offering his thanks and appreciation to the university leaders for their follow-up and keenness on the university environment and their urgent endeavor to be a healthy, sound and free of all risks.
The General Administration of Services activates the Environment Week with the participation of female students
https://www.mu.edu.sa/ar/news/general/191201
In order to activate the continuous community participations, and believing in the importance of raising the level of environmental awareness in society, the General Administration of Services implemented the Environment Week with the participation of the administration's employees, branches, and women's departments in colleges, and also the participation of female students, through the distribution of various agricultural seedlings in the transport compartments, and the establishment of a number of short lectures and workshops during trips, and the administration also worked to activate a series of introductory lectures for its employees and drivers on the concept and objectives of the Saudi Green Initiative. Launched by His Highness the Crown Prince - may God protect him - to preserve the environment and vegetation cover.
The Director General of Services, Mr. Miteb Al-Maimuni, thanked all those in charge of community service programs in the General Administration of Services, and their endeavor to spread this culture to preserve the environment to achieve the goals of the Kingdom's vision and the Quality of Life Program with regard to nature, and His Excellency also thanked the President of the University, Prof. Saleh Al-Mizil, for the continuous support that the administration and its branches find to spread such initiatives for university students and employees, and also valued the great role provided by His Excellency the Vice President of the University, Prof. Musallam Al-Dosari, and thanked him for His guidance and follow-up to make this campaign a success.
On the sidelines of the Environment Week: The Vice President receives the delegation of the branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Majmaah Governorate
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On the sidelines of the Environment Week and the accompanying exhibition, which was held by the university represented by the General Administration of Occupational Health and Environment in the lobby of the college complex in the university city with the participation of a number of government agencies, associations and associations specialized in the environment, the Vice President of the University, Prof. Dr. Muslim bin Muhammad Al-Dosari, received in his office a delegation of the branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Majmaah Governorate.
During his meeting with the delegation, His Excellency the Vice President discussed aspects of cooperation between the university and the Ministry of Environment and Water through the programs offered related to the environ
ment, and discussed the Green University project, which was approved by the university by preparing and monitoring all the needs of this project to start in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and Water.
The delegation presented the Vice President with a commemorative shield on the occasion of the university's contribution to integration and supporting the efforts of the Ministry of Environment and Water by activating such events, which aim to contribute to spreading the culture of environmental sustainability, preserving it, and combating desertification in areas within the geographical scope of the university.
At the end of his meeting, the Vice President of the University expressed his thanks and appreciation to the delegation and the Ministry of Environment and Water, appreciating their efforts and role in promoting environmental awareness and protecting and preserving the environment.
The Vice President receives representatives of associations interested in the working environment within the geographical scope of the university
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Within the framework of the university's support to promote a culture of interest in and preservation of the environment, His Excellency the Vice President of the University, Prof. Dr. Muslim bin Muhammad Al-Dosari, received representatives of associations interested in the environment operating within the geographical scope of the university, in order to discuss ways of cooperation and partnership between the university and these associations for the benefit of improving, developing and sustaining environmental life and protecting it, and during the meeting, the Vice President honored the representatives of these associations for their efforts in the university's participation in the activities of the Environment Week for the year 2021.
For his part, the Director General of Occupational Health and Environment, Mr. Sami bin Saleh Al-Mutairi, thanked and appreciated the Vice President for his support and guidance, which contributed to the success of developing a culture of concern for the environment and spreading and promoting this culture, and thanked the associations and associations for their participation in activating this event.
Under the title: (Our environment is our responsibility) The College of Science in Zulfi holds the Science and Environment Hackathon
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Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Science in Zulfi, Dr. Hani bin Ali Al-Qahiaz, the College of Science in Zulfi held a science and environment hackathon event under the title: (Our environment is our responsibility) coinciding with the Environment Week, in order to motivate college students to compete in innovating environmental solutions, over a period of three days.
The hackathon opened the first day event by registering the participants, then a welcome speech from the Dean of the College to attend, appreciating the efforts of the participants, and thanked the President of Majmaah University, Prof. Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Mizil, for his continuous support for such fruitful activities, God willing, followed by a presentation of the first introductory lecture on the causes of environmental pollution, which was presented by Dr. Ayman Al-Gohary, and then the second presentation on the proposed solutions for waste disposal using high-quality technologies. Presented by Dr. Mohamed Wajih, after that, Dr. Marwan Abdel Latif gave the third presentation on the environment and sustainable development, after completing the presentations, the hackathon teams were formed and the ideas proposed by the participating teams were formulated, then the initial sorting of the proposals submitted.
On the second day, work was done on forming the initial model of the ideas approved by the committee with Dr. Mustafa Iraqi, and then moving on to building the business model for the proposed projects for the hackathon with Dr. Abdullah Al-Oraini and Dr. Mahmoud Muhammad Ahmed.
On the third and last day of the activities of the Science and Environment Hackathon, this occasion was celebrated at the theater of the Colleges Complex in Zulfi in the presence of the Dean and leaders of the college, where the ceremony began with reading verses from the Holy Book of God, then a speech by His Excellency the Dean of the College through which he thanked the participating teams for their distinguished efforts, as well as thanked those in charge of the success of this event, then a speech by the Chairman of the Organizing Committee through which he spoke about the brilliant and fruitful competitiveness among the participating teams, after that she reviewed The qualified teams participated in front of the audience in the theater and explained their ideas, after that His Excellency the Dean of the College, Dr. Hani Al-Qahiz, honored the winning teams, where the first place was won by the students: Jumana Al-Theeb, Nora Al-Bahal, Mawaddah Al-Nassar, Raneem Al-Nassar, Limas Al-Zunaidi, which was entitled: (The use of drone technology for land reclamation)
The second place was also won by the students: Bilqis Al-Jasser, Ghadeer Al-Qashami, Rand Al-Tariqi, Latifa Al-Badr, Nora Al-Abdulqader, Al-Bandari Al-Anzi, and their participation came entitled: (Application to regulate overgrazing in Saudi Arabia), and the third place was for the students: Reham Al-Mansour, Miad Al-Ammar, Bushra Al-Nafi, Renad Al-Nafie, Afnan Al-Humaidi, Noura Al-Ammar, for a participation entitled: (Smart Irrigation Networks).
In conclusion, the Dean of the College expressed his thanks and appreciation to those in charge of arranging and coordinating the hackathon, including faculty members and administrative staff, wishing them more excellence and creativity.
UQU Vice President Sponsors the Launch of Environment Week Activities
Under the patronage and honor of the Vice President of the University, Prof. Muslim bin Muhammad Al-Dosari, the activities of the University's Environment Week for the year 1440 AH were launched under the slogan (We protect our environment for the well-being of our society), in the presence of the Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture Branch in Majmaah Governorate, Mr. Ibrahim bin Muhammad Al-Manna, and in the presence of a number of heads of associations interested in the environment from the Green Majmaah Association, the President of the Green Sudair Association, and the President of the Barari Association, where the activities began with planting a wild seedling in the wild park located in the university city, Which comes within one of the university's initiatives in improving the environment on campus, after that, His Excellency the Vice President was briefed on the initiative of the General Administration of Facilities and Housing, which is the recycling of damaged heaters, which are used to irrigate trees with a distillation system for irrigation. His Excellency the Vice President was also briefed on the program of the General Administration of Occupational Health and Environment in coordination with a number of university agencies to carry out the main axes of the Environment Week by cleaning the campus, paying attention to the environment and protecting it from environmental pollution, and publishing awareness phrases in all university facilities, in order to cultivate a culture of interest in the environment, and His Excellency the Vice President directed the use of environmental specialists in holding awareness lectures and workshops for university students and students of university pioneers schools. And train them to plant seedlings during the activities of the Environment Week. For his part, His Excellency the Vice President stated that such events come within the framework of the university's responsibilities towards the environment, spreading the culture of preserving it in all its aspects, and reducing environmental pollution. His Excellency also mentioned that the university's participation in the Environment Week comes in conjunction with activating the role of partnership between the university and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture to deliver the awareness message to all segments of society to reach a clean environment. At the end of his statement, His Excellency the Vice President of the University expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Excellency the Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture Branch in Majmaah Governorate and all participants and those interested in the environment, and also thanked the General Administration of Occupational Health and Environment, the General Administration of Facilities and Housing, the General Administration of Operation and Maintenance, and the Social Responsibility Observatory for their participation in activating the university's role in such events.
Activities of the Department of Biology at the College of Education for the Global Warming Program
Activities of the Department of Biology at the College of Education for the Global Warming Program
The College of Education (Department of Biology) held on Tuesday, 7/1/1436 a global warming program, the program was a PowerPoint presentation that included the definition of warming, which is a rise in temperature in the environment as a result of a change in the flow of thermal energy from and to the environment.
And about global warming:
But with the progress in industry and means of transportation since the industrial revolution until now with the reliance on coal, petroleum and natural gas as a primary source of energy, and with the combustion of these fossil fuels to produce energy and the use of chlorofluorocarbons in industry in abundance, in large quantities exceeding what the atmosphere needs to maintain the temperature of the earth, and therefore the presence of those additional quantities of those gases led to the retention of a greater amount of heat in the atmosphere, and therefore it is natural that the temperature of the earth's surface begins in increasing.
And about its causes:
There is a team opposed to this phenomenon, they see that there are many reasons why it is not certain that the increase in global warming causes a rise in temperature on the earth's surface, as they see that there are cycles of rise and fall of the earth's surface temperature, and that the earth's climate naturally witnesses hot periods and other cold periods, citing the icy or somewhat cold period that was between the 17th and 18th century in Europe.They also confirm this view of the beginning of the existence of a rise in the temperature of the earth, which began in 1900 and continued until the mid-forties, and then began to decline in the period between the mid-forties and mid-seventies, so that they predicted the imminent occurrence of another ice age, then the temperature of the earth began to rise again, and began with the eighties the idea of causing the increase in global warming in the temperature of theearth.
International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
In 2019, the United Nations General Assembly designated September 7 as the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, and this indicates the importance of clean clean air and the urgent need to make great efforts from international bodies, which have a role - directly or indirectly - in contributing to improving air quality, reducing air pollution, and mitigating the effects of climate change and its benefit on human health..
Air purity is of great importance to human health and daily life, especially if we consider that air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to human health and one of the leading causes of death and diseases that can be avoided at the global level, as well as the negative impact that air pollution has on women, children and the elderly, if the proportion of those breathing polluted air reaches nine out of ten people, leading to the death of 7 million people, including 000,600 children..
To achieve this, UNEP has collaborated with several companies and institutions, including the Swiss air quality technology company IQAir, to launch a global machine for calculating air pollution, which relies on the largest air quality data platform in the world, and was launched in 2019 to estimate the exposure of the population in any country.
The General Assembly was encouraged by the increasing interest of the international community in clean air, including the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented in the Middle East Green Initiative, a regional project led by the Kingdom to reduce the effects of climate change on the region, and joint action to achieve the goals of global climate action, through expanding regional cooperation and forming infrastructure capable of reducing emissions and protecting the environment.
Saudi SEFAL also reaffirms what Mr. Guterres calledon the Secretary-General of the United Nations to work together to combat air pollution, and identified some solutions, namely:
- Investing in renewable energy and a rapid transition away from fossil fuels.
- Quickly transition to zero-emission vehicles and alternative modes of transportation.
- Enable greater cleanliness of cooking, heating and cooling.
- Recycling waste instead of incineration.