On June 17, 2025, as part of the FASE initiative on Interpersonal Dynamics and Character Building, a group of passionate students launched a timely and impactful environmental project titled “CO2 Awareness Campaign in Kurdistan.” This student-led campaign focused on raising public awareness about the growing threat of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and their direct impact on climate change in the region.
With the effects of global warming becoming increasingly visible, the campaign aimed to educate the public—especially youth—about the role of CO2 emissions in air pollution, rising temperatures, and ecological imbalance. Through vibrant posters, educational materials, and community discussions, students spread vital messages on how everyday actions contribute to carbon output and what steps can be taken to mitigate it.
One of the campaign’s core components was a series of interactive awareness sessions held in public spaces and schools, where students explained the sources of CO2—such as vehicle emissions, industrial activity, and deforestation—and encouraged community members to adopt greener practices. These included reducing car use, planting trees, conserving energy, recycling, and advocating for cleaner policies.
The campaign’s posters, created by the students themselves, were not only informative but also visually compelling, using statistics, slogans, and infographics to communicate the urgency of climate action. By combining science with creativity, the students succeeded in engaging a diverse audience and sparking meaningful conversations on sustainability.
This initiative also gave students an opportunity to grow as environmental leaders. They developed public speaking, advocacy, and teamwork skills—while reinforcing the importance of civic responsibility in addressing global challenges at the local level.
The CO2 Awareness Campaign in Kurdistan was one of many innovative projects presented during the FASE Poster Presentation. Each project reflected the department’s mission to empower students as changemakers, capable of making a real difference through empathy, knowledge, and community engagement.
By taking a stand for the planet, these students proved that climate action doesn’t require waiting for large institutions—it can start with small, determined steps taken by individuals who care deeply about the world they live in.
Keywords: Environment, CO2, Climate Change, Students, Awareness, Sustainability, FASE
