On December 28, Sumgayit State University hosted an event titled ‘Eco Volunteers: Youth on the Path of Nature and Humanity’ organized by the ‘Patriotic Educating Youth’ Public Union. After the National Anthem was played, the university’s Vice-Rector for Social Affairs and Public Relations, associate professor Elmar Khalilov opened the event with an introductory speech and spoke about important issues in the field of preserving ecological balance and environmental protection. Then, Nasimi Hasanov, project manager of the ‘Patriotic Educating Youth’ Public Union, provided information about the activities of the organization he leads. He highlighted the concrete steps taken to prevent and solve environmental problems in our country. Rahila Ahmadova, associate professor of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Ecology at SSU, spoke about the events and projects implemented in the direction of environmental education among students. Billur Mammadova, chairwoman of the ‘Youth Anti-Drug Addiction’ Public Union and project expert, spoke about the essence of the project.