He explained that the importance of the competition stems from enhancing the role of students as true partners in protecting the environment, preserving resources, and rationalizing consumption, pointing out the Ministry's belief that the school is a space for character building and instilling values and a sense of responsibility, and that environmental education represents an essential part of the educational mission to establish the culture and behavior of a responsible citizen.
He indicated that a true imprint is not measured by the size of the step, but by the sincerity of its impact and its continuity, which often begins with a small initiative or positive behavior to later transform into a comprehensive societal culture.
He praised the constructive institutional partnership and cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, especially as investing in students' awareness and behavior is a real investment in the nation's future, calling for making every school a safe and sustainable environment, and every student an initiator who guarantees the right of future generations to a better environment. For his part, Radaideh (Suleiman) emphasized the importance of investing in the awareness of the younger generations and enhancing the role of students in protecting the environment and preserving natural resources, noting that the school constitutes a fundamental starting point for establishing positive environmental behavior and a culture of sustainability.
He said that the competition represents a model of national partnership in spreading environmental awareness and encouraging students and teachers to present creative ideas and initiatives that contribute to improving the school environment and enhancing social responsibility.
He added that the competition comes within the executive program of the strategy for cleanliness and reducing random waste dumping for the years 2026–2027, confirming the Ministry's continued implementation of awareness-raising initiatives in cooperation with national institutions, in a way that enhances positive environmental practices and contributes to achieving a cleaner and more sustainable environment.
According to a joint statement, the competition included three main categories: murals, environmental theater, and sustainable environmental projects, and targeted public and private schools, where the submissions were evaluated by a specialized jury, and the results led to the victory of 19 public schools and 6 private schools within the three categories.
The total number of honorees reached 106 winning students and teachers, as the winners of the first three places in the various categories were honored, in addition to honoring schools, directors of departments and directorates of education, members of the jury, and the supporting team, in appreciation of their efforts in making the competition a success.
Both sides valued the efforts of all partners, supporters, members of the jury, the supporting team, and those in charge of implementing the competition, praising the fruitful cooperation between the two ministries in the success of this competition, congratulating the winning students and teachers, and wishing them to continue creativity and initiative in serving the environment.
