Climate
Cairo governor orders intensified environmental awareness campaigns in schools
September 15, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber has directed intensified environmental awareness campaigns and tree-planting education in schools under President Sisi's "Greening Cairo" initiative.
- Saber directed the General Authority for Cleaning, Beautification and Lighting of Cairo to intensify environmental awareness campaigns in schools and promote tree planting's role in improving quality of life.
- The authority has begun a school awareness program with lectures covering trees' role in purifying air, improving climate, and reducing rising temperatures.
- The program includes practical training for students on planting trees, from choosing locations and preparing soil to irrigation and care methods.
- Saber said the governorate is committed to involving students in greening efforts and stressed that "Greening Cairo" is a shared responsibility.

