National Finance, an Omani finance company, has partnered with the Environment Society of Oman (ESO) to launch the Green Campus Educational Initiative in Oman.
The competition, the first of its kind in the country, targets students in higher education and is reportedly designed to enhance their ecological awareness and inspire a sense of environmental responsibility, encouraging them to advocate for sustainable policies and practices within their campuses.
“We are proud to launch this landmark initiative in partnership with National Finance, which extends our efforts to instill sustainable environmental practices in Oman’s education sector,” said ESO Board President, Dr. Amor Al Matani. “By targeting students in higher education, we are shaping the next generation to adopt environmentally responsible behaviours, ensuring that sustainability becomes ingrained in their personal and professional lives.”
It was shared that participating colleges and universities will undertake practical assessments and plan and implement projects aimed at minimising their carbon footprints.
“We acknowledge the vital role each individual plays in realizing these aspirations. By empowering students to address environmental challenges through this initiative, we aim to cultivate a generation of leaders capable of confronting the pressing issues facing our planet,” added Chief Executive Officer of National Finance, Tariq Suleiman Al Farsi.