Workshop Explores the Role of Youth in Building a Sustainable Future

A workshop titled “Sustainability and the Role of Youth in the Future,” held at the University of Bahrain, highlighted the importance of empowering young people to contribute to sustainable development. Discussions covered sustainability challenges, green economy opportunities, the application of sustainable practices in the workplace, and the promotion of social responsibility among graduates.

Organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, the workshop introduced the concept of sustainability and the main obstacles to achieving it today. It highlighted the green economy and its role in supporting sustainable development, and reviewed ways to apply sustainability principles in the workplace, along with the importance of graduates’ social responsibility.

The workshop was led by Dr. Hanan Mubarak Al-Bufalasa, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics. She discussed the role of youth in building the future, emphasizing the need to raise their awareness of sustainability issues and encourage responsible practices that protect the environment and support the shift toward a more sustainable economy, thereby strengthening their active participation in achieving development goals.

The workshop is part of the Deanship’s efforts to prepare informed young leaders who are equipped to meet future challenges. It also aims to instill the values of responsibility and sustainability in students and to develop their skills in support of their role in serving the community and contributing to national development. It was held as part of the Future Leaders Preparation Program.

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