Workshop on education’s role in sustainable development

Muscat: A workshop titled “Educational Labs for Sustainable Development” kicked off today.

The three-day event is organized by the Ministry of Education in cooperation with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).

The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of Dr. Abdullah Ali Al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority. It was attended by Dr. Abdullah Khamis AmbuSaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Education.

Further, the workshop aims to shed light on the importance of education in sustainable development and raising societal awareness in this regard.

Moreover, the workshop’s sessions and work papers revolve around the role of teachers in achieving the goals of sustainable development through education. It also highlighted the role of youth in building a sustainable society.