Majmaah University actively provides dedicated training on environmental aspects of sustainability through various programs, workshops, and academic initiatives.
1. CIFAL Saudi Arabia Center at Majmaah University https://www.mu.edu.sa/en/centers-and-institutes/cifal-center-2
Established in collaboration with UNITAR, the CIFAL Saudi Arabia Center focuses on training activities related to economic development, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. The center aims to enhance the capacities of public servants and leaders in Saudi Arabia by offering learning opportunities that promote sustainable development and social inclusion.
CIFAL Saudi Arabia's objective is to provide a range of learning opportunities and facilitate knowledge sharing between public servants and leaders of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to strengthen capacities, improve the decision-making process and encourage sustainable development.
The CIFAL Global Network is under the UNITAR and composed of 34 International Training Centres for Authorities and Leaders. The strategic locations of the 34 centres, which can be found across Asia, Oceania, Africa, Europe and the Americas ensure a global outreach. Each CIFAL centre provides innovative training and serves as a hub for the exchange of knowledge amongst government officials, the private sector, and civil society.
It provides a platform for dialogue and knowledge transfer on key development-related issues.
Over the past five years, CIFAL Global network reached approximately 50000 beneficiaries through 500 learning. events.
Vision:
To excel in creating a sustainable society and a prosperous economy.
Mission:
The Cifal Center strives to create a sustainable society and a prosperous economy by building the capacities of all individuals and entities in society. This is achieved through training opportunities and providing enablers for the exchange of practices, tools and strategies among different sectors locally and internationally to contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
Goals:
1. Promote understanding of (SDGs)
To conduct training programs and workshops to increase awareness and understanding of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and how to achieve them.
2. Build local and regional capacities
To develop the skills of professionals, policy makers and community leaders to develop their capacities at the local and regional levels.
3. Strengthen strategic partnerships
To encourage cooperation between government, private and international sectors and civil society organizations to achieve the SDGs.
4. Exchange of knowledge and good practices
To create a platform for the exchange of knowledge, experiences and good practices in areas such as sustainable urban management, climate change and poverty reduction.
5. Support innovation and technology
To encourage the use of technology and innovation as tools to accelerate progress towards sustainable development.
6. Raise awareness of global and local challenges
To boost awareness of global challenges such as climate change and poverty, and how local interventions can contribute to solving these challenges.
7. Working with United Nations organizations:
The Saudi Cifal Center provides unique access to global resources and expertise through its global network and affiliation with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, enhancing its ability to conduct advanced training programs in line with the latest international standards and practices.
8. Specialized local expertise:
The Saudi Cifal Center has a deep understanding of the local context and challenges, enabling it to design training programs specifically to meet the needs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and achieve maximum impact in the areas of sustainable development, management and innovation.
9. Focus on sustainable development:
The Saudi Cifal Center’s commitment to supporting and promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is a unique factor, allowing the Center to seek to integrate these goals into all its training programs and consulting projects.
10. Strategic partnerships:
The Saudi Cifal Center is proud of its extensive network of partnerships with government agencies, international organizations, private sector, and civil society organizations, which expands its scope of influence and enhances its ability to provide comprehensive and innovative training solutions.
11. Innovation in training:
The center relies on innovative training methods that include the use of modern technology and interactive and experiential learning methods, making the learning experience more effective and attractive for participants.
12. Excellence in quality and performance:
The Saudi Cifal Center is committed to the highest quality standards in conducting training programs, through periodic evaluation and review processes that ensure continuous improvement and development of training content and methods.
13. Tangible and measurable impact:
The center focuses on achieving measurable results with a lasting impact, as training programs are designed not only to transfer knowledge, but to stimulate positive change and enhance individual and institutional capabilities.
14. Flexibility and adaptability:
The Saudi Cifal Center is well-known for its ability to adapt to new changes and challenges, allowing it to provide updated training solutions that respond to the evolving needs of beneficiaries.
2. Academic Programs and Courses
Majmaah University offers a range of academic programs that incorporate environmental sustainability into their curricula. For instance, the College of Science provides an Environmental Technology Program, which includes courses such as Environmental Pollution, Biodiversity, and Ecophysiology. These courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address environmental challenges.
The College of Education in Majmaah holds a training course for employees of the Water Branch in Majmaah Governorate
Within the framework of the implementation of the community plan of the College of Education in Majmaah for the year 1437-1438 AH, and based on the college's role in meeting community needs by providing community, training and advisory programs of high standards and distinguished quality, the College of Education in Majmaah, represented by the Vice Deanship for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, held a training course for employees of the Water Branch in Majmaah Governorate entitled: Time Management), on Sunday, 12/7/1438 AH, presented by Dr. Omar Atiyat.
The College holds a training course entitled: (Groundwater Detection Methods)
Within the framework of the college's relentless endeavor to serve the local community and the surrounding areas, the Department of Physics, in conjunction with the Community Service and Continuing Education Unit, organized a training course entitled: (Methods of Detecting Groundwater) on Monday, 9/8/1437 AH in the protocol hall of the college, presented by Dr. Mahmoud bin Jaballah Abdel Mawgoud, Assistant Professor at the Department of Physics at the college, and the target group of the course were: (Agriculture Office, Water Unit, Municipal and Rural Affairs in Hotat Sudair), and the course aims to develop the skills of participants in identifying methods of detecting groundwater using satellite images and field geophysical measurements, where the course themes focused on the following:
An important introduction to groundwater, types of water-bearing rocks, and types of underground reservoirs.
Satellite and Remote Sensing Images.
Field measurements using geophysical methods (Near Surface Geophysical Measurements).
Open dialogue for discussions and interventions.
At the beginning, reference was made to the distributions of the proportions of the presence of water on the surface of the earth, then the transition to the types of water-bearing rocks and with the mention of the types of underground reservoirs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the main reservoirs such as the Wajid aquifer, the Suk reservoir, the Tabuk reservoir, the Minjur and Dhurma reservoir, and the Dammam underground reservoir, as well as secondary aquifers, including, for example, the Hofuf reservoir, Sakaka, and Al-Jawf reservoir.
After that, a set of slides were presented that illustrate the use of satellite images (images of drainage basins and topographic terrain with the direction of water flow, thermal data images from satellites, and photographic radar images using electromagnetic waves).
Models for the use of field measurements by geophysical methods used in the detection of groundwater were also presented, including:
Electric resistivity method: Electric resistivity method
Time domain Electromagnetic method
At the end of the course, the attendees expressed their gratitude and deep thanks to the Deanship of the College for organizing such important and useful courses, and certificates of attendance were distributed to the participants in the course from outside the college.
CIFAL CONDUCTS A WORKSHOP ON AWARENESS ROLE IN ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY https://www.mu.edu.sa/en/news/general/201336
The CIFAL Center at MU conducted a workshop titled "The Role of Awareness in Achieving Environmental Sustainability" in cooperation with the Environmental Awareness Initiative under the Ministry of Environment, Agriculture, and Water.
The workshop aimed to shed light on the various roles that different entities can play in achieving environmental sustainability by raising awareness about the importance of protecting the environment and minimizing the negative impacts.
A group of experts and specialists in the field of environment and sustainable development joined the workshop which addressed many important topics related to raising awareness about the importance of protecting the environment and achieving environmental sustainability, the importance of education and awareness in achieving environmental sustainability, the role of public
and private institutions and civil society in achieving these goals, and the challenges and how to overcome them.
Dr. Ayman Al-Barkati, the director of CIFAL Center, pointed out that the workshop is part of the center's contributions to raising public awareness about sustainability, highlighting that other programs are conducted by the Center on sustainable development.
3. Sustainable Development Club https://m.mu.edu.sa/en/deanships/deanship-of-student-affairs/212316
The university's Sustainable Development Club plays a pivotal role in promoting environmental awareness among students. The club organizes events and projects that contribute to environmental preservation and social development, aiming to foster a culture of sustainability within the university community.
Welcome to the official website of the Sustainable Development Club at Majmaah University. This page aims to make the communication process between our members and visitors much easier. The page also provides you with a highlight about the club’s members and activities.
The Club seeks to promote the concept of sustainable development and create a sustainable environment through collective work.
Our mission is to effectively utilize the resources available from each club member and boost the members' confidence.
Vision:
We seek to encourage and promote the culture of sustainability and environmental awareness among students and stimulate active participation in activities and initiatives that contribute to preserving the environment and promoting sustainable development in the university community.
Mission:
We strive to achieve a sustainable lifestyle and promote social responsibility among students at Majmaah University. We aim to be pioneers in organizing events and projects that contribute to preserving the environment and enhancing awareness of sustainability.
Goals:
- Promote awareness of sustainability among university members.
- Encourage a sustainable lifestyle on campus.
- Contribute to relevant environmental and social projects.
- Motivate research and innovation in the areas of sustainability.
- Develop a platform for exchanging ideas and experiences on sustainability topics.
Through these comprehensive initiatives, Majmaah University demonstrates its commitment to environmental sustainability, providing students and the broader community with the tools and knowledge to engage in sustainable practices.