Information and Government Communication Division / Najaf Technical Institute. On the National Day of Afforestation, and in the second year of the initiative of the Prime Minister, Mohamed Shiaa Al-Sudani, and within the project of the Technical Institute Najaf for afforestation and sustainability, the Assistant President of the University, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ghanem Wadi, and the Dean of the Institute, Professor Dr. Haider Al-Abdali, Assistant Deanship for Scientific and Administrative Affairs and Student Affairs and heads of the Institute’s departments in the cultivation of five thousand palm trees and olive trees participated. This initiative comes within the framework of national efforts to combat desertification and increase green areas in Iraq. Where tree planting contributes to improving air quality and reducing pollution, in addition to providing shade and softening the atmosphere. And olive trees are among the blessed trees that bear great economic and environmental benefits. The project aims to spread awareness of the importance of afforestation and sustainability among students and the local community. It seeks to transform the institute into a role model in the field of afforestation and sustainability, as well as to contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals of the United Nations. The olive tree is one of the perennial and drought-resistant trees, which makes it suitable for the Iraqi environment. These trees produce fruits of high nutritional value, in addition to olive oil, which is considered healthy oil. The cultivation of olive trees also contributes to supporting the local economy and providing job opportunities for farmers. On March 12 of every year, Iraq is a day of national afforestation to encourage society and students to plant and take care of trees and palms and protect them and protect vegetation. These initiatives aim to increase the area of green areas and restore and protect natural forests, while giving more attention to the restoration of cultivated areas and planting new green areas
