Initiated in partnership with the Foum El Oued commune and local NGOs, this operation targets children registered in summer camps organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication.
“B7ar Bla Plastic”, in its 5th edition this year, aims to raise awareness among children about the dangers of plastic pollution and the importance of preserving marine biodiversity.
The children participated in awareness-raising workshops focusing on the dangers of plastic and waste linked to sea fishing, waste sorting, the preservation of marine biodiversity, and the recycling of plastic waste.
They were also introduced to diving and underwater fishing techniques and learned about the impact of microplastics on living beings and the marine ecosystem, as well as the negative consequences of illegal fishing.
According to Hala Menkari, representing the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection, this initiative is part of the 25th season of “Clean Beaches“, the Foundation’s flagship program, which this year targets 109 beaches, including 27 Blue Flag beaches, four marinas, and a natural park.
The Foundation has been actively combating coastal pollution and Ms. Menkari emphasized that the “B7ar Bla Plastic” operation will continue to achieve its four objectives.
The goals are to raise awareness among two million young people about plastic pollution, conduct at least 40,000 environmental awareness activities, reduce plastic waste by eliminating at least 10 tonnes per beach, and recycle all collected plastic waste.
The Foum El Oued holiday camp director, Boussola Taleb Bouya, highlighted the importance of the campaign in raising awareness among holidaymakers about preserving the cleanliness of the beach.
The director of Foum El Oued beach, Slimane Habadi, added that the operation involves local associations and offers various awareness-raising activities, including a photographic exhibition on biodiversity, workshops on underwater heritage, and entertainment activities.
Launched by the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection under the chairmanship of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa, this campaign is part of the 25th season of the “Clean Beaches” program.