Tunis:The School Environment Department, in collaboration with the Community Awareness Department, held an environmental awareness seminar at Al-Karkh Vocational High School for Boys. The event was organized in coordination with the Ministry of Education’s General Directorate of Vocational Education and the Training and Development Center, alongside the National Ozone Center. This initiative aimed to enhance environmental awareness among students, underscore the importance of protecting the ozone layer, and advocate for the use of eco-friendly gases.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Amir Ali Al-Hassoun, Director General of the Environmental Awareness and Media Department, highlighted that these seminars are part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to cultivate an environmental culture among students. He stressed the significance of partnering with educational institutions to disseminate environmental knowledge and bridge the divide between theoretical understanding and practical implementation.

The seminar featured a lecture by Muammar Rashad from the National Ozone Center, focusing on the ozone layer’s critical role in shielding humans and living organisms from harmful ultraviolet radiation. The discussion also addressed the use of eco-friendly gases, alternatives in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, the importance of preventing gas leaks into the atmosphere, and adherence to safety protocols related to both occupational and environmental contexts.

Furthermore, the event included the distribution of educational materials on eco-friendly gases and a field tour to evaluate the school’s environmental conditions and identify areas in need of improvement.