Sharjah24: The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah honoured participants and families in the fifth edition of its ‘Together For a More Beautiful Summer’ programme. The 11-days program involved cooperating agencies and partners and was officially launched on the 18th of July.

The participating students voiced their joy in the event, which encompassed numerous activities, including field visits, workshops, exploration tours, and various educational and awareness lectures, throughout multiple distinctive and scenic environmental sites.

Celebrated the distinguished participants and cooperating parties 
The honouring ceremony, held at EPAA, celebrated the distinguished participants and cooperating parties and included speeches from a parent and participating students and a comprehensive video presentation about excursions and activities offered during the 11-day summer programme.

The goal of developing creative thinking and preserving biodiversity
Her Excellency Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairperson of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah said: "This year's program was remarkable, and as a reflection of this year’s activities, we spent days full of constructive interaction with the participants, and traveled to several scenic localities that will surely remain engraved in the participant’s minds. Our goal every year with this summer program is to contribute to the development of creative thinking among the participating students, garner a culture of biodiversity preservation, promote sustainable actions and behaviours, and provide youth with a stimulating educational environment to thrive. Education formulates values, contributes to the development of skills and concepts, and provides students with tools and ideas that can be used to reduce or stop unsustainable practices.”

Her Excellency Hana Saif Al Suwaidi added: “The success and excellence of the fifth edition of the program, as with the previous editions, would not have been possible without the dedication and efforts of the authority and its various departments, as well as our strategic partners who always provide immeasurable value to our programs and events. We at EPAA extend our gratitude and thanks to all who participated and supported this event.”

EPAA’s notable partners 
The Sharjah Police General Command, Sharjah Broadcasting Authority- Al Wousta TV, Sharjah Museums Authority, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, Sharjah Art Foundation - Rain Room, and Al Dhaid Hospital participated in the program.

The Centers of the EPAA, also contributed to the program, represented by the Natural History and Botanical Museum, the Arabia's Wildlife Centre, the Children's Farm, Islamic Botanical Garden, Al Dhaid Wildlife Center, Seed Bank & Herbarium, Khor Kalba Mangrove Centre, and Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre. 

Propagating the value of our environment, nature, and its sustainability in children's and young people consciousness
The ‘Together For a More Beautiful Summer’ program, since its first edition, has worked diligently to achieve a set of environmental and educational goals, the results of which are evident in children's and young people awareness, changed behaviour, and interactions during the program. EPAA receives feedback from participating families, who express their admiration for the authority's efforts with regards to its educational programs targeted at the youth population. EPAA continues to encourage children and youth, fostering a heavy environmentally-conscious culture, and creating awareness of the importance and value of our surrounding environment, nature, ecosystems, and sustainability.