University of Basrah, in Cooperation with Basrah Provincial Council, Organizes Major Cultivation Campaign "Basrah's Breath"
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The University of Basrah, in cooperation with the Basrah Provincial Council, organized an extensive cultivation and afforestation campaign under the slogan "Basrah's Breath."
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The campaign took place in the presence of the Administrative Deputy Governor of Basrah, Maher Al-Amiri, the Vice President of the University for Administrative Affairs, Dr. Ayman Saleh Nema, and several members of the Provincial Council, alongside college deans, faculty members, students, and volunteer teams.
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President of the University, Dr. Aqeel Fadhil Al-Dahan, emphasized that this campaign aligns with the directives of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in supporting sustainable environmental initiatives and falls within the university's strategic plan to expand green spaces and mitigate the impacts of climate change and desertification.
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For his part, the Administrative Deputy Governor of Basrah, Maher Al-Amiri, commended the pioneering role of the University of Basrah as an active scientific and service institution. He affirmed that the Provincial Council supports all initiatives contributing to the improvement of the city's environmental and aesthetic landscape, noting that the "Basrah's Breath" campaign represents an exemplary model of integration between academic and government institutions.
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The campaign featured the planting of diverse species of perennial trees resilient to harsh climatic conditions, alongside workshops addressing the significance of afforestation, plant care techniques, and water resource conservation. The initiative is set to continue periodically to cover all university campuses.
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Department of Media and Government Communication
