On the margins of the meeting of the Supreme Council of Universities, Sohag University witnessed an important event in which the SU President participated, in the presence of Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Egyptian University Presidents and Council Members. This event was part of the presidential "100 million trees" initiative, which aims to strengthen national conservation efforts and increase green spaces.

The "100 Million Trees" initiative is one of the pioneering initiatives launched by Egyptian President, Abdelfattah El-Sisi, within the framework of the Egypt Plan for Sustainable Development 2030. This initiative aims to plant 100 million trees throughout the Republic, enhancing efforts to improve air quality, address climate change, and provide a healthy and clean environment for future generations.

In his statement, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Hnijal, SU President, oversaw the importance of afforestation for environmental conservation. He added that serving the environment and increasing green spaces have a major role to play in upgrading universities, as they are an indicator of universities' endeavor to preserve the environment, contribute to improving the quality of life on campus, and provide a healthy and sustainable educational environment.

It is worth mentioning that the presidential initiative "100 million trees" is aimed at enhancing efforts to preserve the environment and green spaces. Through this initiative, the State seeks to plant trees in public places, parks, schools, and universities, thus contributing to raising awareness of the importance of afforestation and preserving the environment among citizens.