Aqaba — The Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS) has launched the 33rd edition of its “Clean Up the World 2026” campaign under the slogan “Our Sea Is Our Heritage… Protecting It Is Our Duty.”
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The launch was attended by Dr. Nidal Al-Aouran, Commissioner for Environment and Public Safety at the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, and Dr. Hiyam Al-Maaytah, Technical Director for Administrative Affairs at the Directorate of Education. Representatives of supporting, sponsoring and partner organizations, security agencies, public and private institutions, environmental schools, diving centers and members of the local community also took part.
The campaign’s launch featured field activities to clean the beach and seabed at Al-Mmallah, with more than 500 participants from various sectors. The activities included 320 male and female students representing 16 environmental schools, as well as 35 divers from diving centers and relevant organizations. The participation reflected a spirit of cooperation and social responsibility towards protecting the marine environment and preserving its natural resources.
The campaign aims to raise environmental awareness about the importance of protecting the marine environment and reducing waste pollution, while promoting volunteerism and community participation, particularly among students and young people. These efforts contribute to preserving marine biodiversity and ensuring the sustainability of natural resources in the Gulf of Aqaba.
JREDS said the campaign forms part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships and cooperation among various organizations and institutions and unite national and community efforts to protect the marine environment. The society praised the active role of all supporting, sponsoring and partner organizations, as well as the volunteers who contributed to the success of the campaign.
Through its slogan, “Our Sea Is Our Heritage… Protecting It Is Our Duty,” the campaign conveys a shared message that Aqaba’s marine environment is a valuable natural heritage and that preserving it is a collective responsibility requiring joint efforts to ensure its sustainability for future generations.
JREDS extended its sincere thanks and appreciation to all supporting, sponsoring and partner organizations, security agencies, environmental schools, diving centres, volunteers and participants for their efforts and valuable contributions to the campaign’s success. It said their cooperation reflects a shared sense of responsibility and commitment to protecting the marine environment and preserving its natural heritage for future generations.
Source: Al-Ghad.
