Seyed Mostafa Azarkish, deputy minister at the Ministry of Education,
made the remarks at a ceremony marking the signing of a cooperation agreement
between the education sector and petrochemical companies on energy consumption
management and efficiency, according to state media.
Azarkish said introducing students to concepts such as responsible
consumption, efficiency and safeguarding national resources would help
cultivate future managers capable of reducing energy waste and managing
resources more effectively.
“With the support of industry, students no longer see energy saving as
an obligation, but as a national value and responsibility,” he said, adding
that such initiatives could underpin sustainable development and preserve
resources for future generations.
He highlighted the role of petrochemical companies in supporting
modern technologies in schools and enhancing educational infrastructure, saying
cross-sector cooperation was essential to promoting an energy-efficiency
culture nationwide.
Azarkish said coordination among government bodies, including the
ministries responsible for energy, labour and education, alongside Iran’s
school system of more than 16.5 million students and their families, provided a
broad platform for public education on energy management.
He described the agreement as not only an economic initiative but also
a social commitment and cultural investment, expressing hope that joint efforts
would lead to more sustainable and efficient use of the country’s resources.