Muscat, Dec 2
The Military Technological College (MTC) won the top prize in a contest organised by the Environment Society of Oman (ESO) to develop and design implementable sustainability plans under the theme of “Net-Zero.” This initiative aims to enhance the role of academic institutions in effectively contributing to the national objectives related to sustainability and carbon neutrality.
MTC bagged the award, comprising RO 1,000 and a rolling trophy for recycling e-waste to generate solar power.
The judging panel consisted of Dr Muhannad al Kalbani, Vice-President of the Centre of Excellence in Net-Zero at the National Centre for Net-Zero, Sara al Nabhani, Executive Director of Sustainability and Community Service at National Finance, and Eng Ahmed al Shukaili, Director of the Marine Environment Department.
HH Sayyidah Wisam al Said, Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Sustainability at the National Finance Company (NFC), stated, "We are proud of the impressive achievements, innovative ideas and promising capabilities of the participants in the Green Campus Initiative, which are a clear testament to the strong environmental awareness of the next generation of our citizens. Their enthusiasm and commitment reinforce our belief that the youth are the environmental ambassadors and sustainability leaders of the future. Our support for this initiative reflects NFC's commitment to investing in opportunities that enable Omani youth to create meaningful and productive change, and contribute to building a more resilient and sustainable future for the Sultanate of Oman.”
The Green Campus Competition represents far more than a contest among academic institutions; it is a leading platform designed to reduce carbon footprints, entrench a culture of sustainability, and cultivate leadership and innovation skills among youth.
The organisers said, "It further seeks to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and shared learning between students and universities, while expanding its positive influence beyond campus boundaries to benefit surrounding communities."
The participating teams presented their proposals before the judging panel, showcasing innovative projects covering waste management, energy efficiency, water conservation and other sustainability solutions.
The Society also expressed its deepest gratitude to the National Finance Company for its partnership and generous support of this initiative and the unwavering support of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, which played a pivotal role in enabling the Society to launch and implement this national initiative.
Dr Amer al Mutaani, ESO Chairman, said, "Last edition we looked at school students, and this year we are looking at university students. We are touched by the energy of the students that can be seen in their projects and the research they have conducted."
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