EPAA Sharjah announces increase in participation for 11th session of the Sharjah Sustainability Award

EPAA Sharjah announces increase in participation for 11th session of the Sharjah Sustainability Award

SHARJAH, 12th December, 2022 (WAM) -- The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) announced an increase in participation in the 11th session of the Sharjah Sustainability Award for 2022-2023, with 485 entries received from university students, colleges, and government, private and foreign schools from different regions of the country, and youth centres in Sharjah.

Attracting and highlighting innovative, creative projects, independent activities, and scientific and environmental research

Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairperson of the EPAA, said, "The increased turnout and participation in this annual award confirms its commitment to its environmental and educational mission. It continues to attract and highlight creative talent, innovative projects, independent activities, and scientific and environmental research from students and members of the two administrative bodies. Teaching in universities and schools and working to invest in the rich and qualitative ideas they bring to promote a sustainable environment in the UAE helps enrich environmentally-friendly practices inside and outside educational institutions."

Al Suwaidi stressed that such environmental initiatives are in line with the vision and directives of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, regarding the need to develop projects to protect the environment, preserve biodiversity, and serve people by