Muscat – Ahmad Bin Majid (ABM) International School proudly unveiled a series of pioneering sustainability initiatives during Oman Climate Week, showcasing how students are transforming classrooms into living laboratories for environmental responsibility.

At the heart of the exhibition was ABM International School’s success in the Youth Innovation — Collaborating to Improve and Protect Our Planet (CIPP) initiative, a UNESCO program engaging more than 30,000 students worldwide. Four Grade 8 students from ABM won international recognition for their project Eco Nova City – Building a Sustainable Future, a model city integrating renewable energy, eco-friendly transport, smart water and waste management, and inclusive community design. ABM secured eight international awards, including the Grand Prize in Social Development, underscoring the school’s leadership in sustainability education.

The exhibition also showcased the Greenhouse Project, an aquaponics-based system where students learn to grow food while exploring the interconnectedness of water, ecosystems, and technology. More than a science experiment, the greenhouse has become a platform for cultivating “food citizens” – young people who understand the impact of their food choices on health, community, and the planet.

Building on this foundation, ABM launched the Food Waste Initiative – Soil-to-Plate-to-Soil, encouraging students to rethink waste as part of a circular food system. The cycle is simple yet powerful: Grow → Eat → Save → Compost → Grow Again. Through this initiative, students investigate food waste within the school and design practical solutions to reduce it.

Complementing these efforts, the Green Ablution Project – From Wudhu to Watering demonstrated how faith and sustainability intersect. Water from ablution areas is redirected to nourish trees and plants, teaching students that “every drop has value.” The School Recycling Initiative further reinforced daily responsibility, with students reducing, separating, and reimagining waste through creative reuse projects.

In addition, ABM’s Grade 5 students proudly participated in the landmark launch of the Oman Climate Week initiative on stage, symbolizing the school’s commitment to engaging learners of all ages in climate action. Their presence highlighted the importance of empowering younger students to take part in national sustainability efforts and to see themselves as future changemakers.

“These initiatives show that sustainability is not just a subject to study – it is a way of life,” remarked the principal Mustafa ElSaeed. “Our students are proving that young people can innovate, take action, and contribute meaningfully to Oman’s future development priorities,” he noted.

“ABM’s projects stand out not only for their creativity but also for their ability to connect student innovation with government and specialized institutions. This collaboration ensures that young people’s ideas are aligned with national development priorities, making their contributions both practical and impactful,” remarked Dr. Madiha Jlassi Gharbi.

Through its engagement with the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet), ABM International School continues to inspire students to move beyond learning and become active participants in building a sustainable future.