SEWA organises 80 events conservation practices in 2025

Events benefited 31,891 individuals from different groups, with school students receiving the largest share (41 events). Students from both private and public schools across Sharjah, at all grade levels, benefited from these activities, reflecting a commitment to fostering a culture of conservation among future generations. The events also targeted the general public through a number of interactive programmes that raised community awareness and reinforced the concept of sustainability.

Raising awareness in nurseries and schools

Rashid Al Marzouqi, Director of Media and Communication at SEWA, explained that the awareness events and workshops organised by the Authority in 2025 included workshops in nurseries and schools, participation in various events and exhibitions, and the organisation of the "Future Engineer Camp" and other activities. These initiatives aimed to instil a culture of conservation, highlight the importance of preserving resources, raise awareness among different segments of society of methods and techniques for conserving electricity and water, and showcase modern technologies and water-saving tools.

Al Marzouqi emphasised that SEWA continuously strives to provide the best and to expand its diverse programmes and activities to reach the widest possible segment of society. This includes focusing on using modern methods and innovative tools in awareness and education to ensure a positive impact on various groups, thereby empowering them to make decisions that contribute to conservation, reduce their consumption bills, and protect the environment.

Developing various segments of society skills and knowledge

Saif Al Naqbi, Head of the Awareness and Education Department, explained that the Authority is organising a series of diverse activities to develop the skills and knowledge of various segments of society. This stems from the Authority's ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the importance of optimal energy and water use, to seek out new and innovative solutions, and to promote excellence and innovation in serving the community and supporting the sustainable development journey in the Emirate of Sharjah for 2026.

Al Naqbi noted that the programmes organised by the Authority in 2025 included "Conserve with Your Hands," the play "We Benefit from Conservation," the Desert Police Park, the SEWA Platform, the Suburbs Festival, the Sharjah Events Festival, "Educate and Promote Conservation Hour," the International Workers' Day event, the SEWA Sports Championship, "SEWA Children - My Safe Nursery," "Conservation with Back to School," the SEWA Summer Camp, the "Our Summer is Different" Camp, and the Desalination and Water Quality Workshop, in addition to a number of other initiatives.