Sharjah Sustainable City (SSC) has joined forces with the University of Sharjah’s College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) to promote sustainable agriculture amongst students.
As part of this collaboration, SSC recently participated in the Sustainability Day celebrations hosted by CFAD under the theme ‘Beyond the 17 Sustainable Development Goals’. During the event, experts from the city conducted a special workshop titled ‘Plant Your Pot’, where 300 students, faculty and staff learned about creative sustainable agriculture practices. SSC is the first sustainable master-planned residential community developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in partnership with Diamond Developers, said a statement.
Carl Atallah, Director of Marketing & Communications at Sharjah Sustainable City said, “We are delighted to partner once again with the University of Sharjah’s College of Fine Arts and Design and share our knowledge with students. The workshop exemplified how collaborations can promote sustainability and generate interest among the younger generation while harnessing their creative potential. As the world faces several challenges posed by climate change, using creativity and art is one of the most effective means to promote sustainable agriculture and cultivate change among future generations. This aligns with our broader efforts to promote eco-friendly practices beyond our city and engage with a wider range of stakeholders, including youth.”
Nadia M. Alhasani, Dean at CFAD noted, “We were pleased to have Sharjah Sustainable City join us in celebrating Sustainability Day and promoting sustainable agriculture among our students. Their creative workshop aligned perfectly with our theme, ‘Beyond the 17 Sustainable Development Goals’, which aimed to raise awareness and push the boundaries of sustainability. We regularly engage our students with interactive learning and critical thinking activities, encouraging them to innovate. Our goal is for students to draw inspiration from diverse environments and apply their creativity not only to their projects but also to real-life challenges, including environmental issues and how they can use art to address them.”
Sharjah Sustainable City regularly organises workshops for its residents on a wide range of topics. The city has also formed collaborations with key entities to promote sustainable practices while cultivating an exceptional and sustainable community that embraces the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and inspires a low-carbon future, the statement noted.
The workshop concluded with the distribution of sustainably made gifts among the students, reinforcing the importance of eco-friendly practices. This event builds on the recent collaboration between SSC and CFAD, where both organisations partnered to host a workshop on wood recycling for residents and students earlier this year. Through this the city continues to promote eco-friendly living and environmental awareness within its community and beyond, the statement concluded.