15.2.1 Events about sustainable use of land

  • 15.2.1 Events about sustainable use of land

2022-2023

AASTMT plays a vital role in sustaining land ecosystems by prioritizing education, scientific research, and community engagement focused on conservation and sustainable land use. AASTMT has actively promoted sustainability, ecosystem preservation, biodiversity conservation, and waste management across its programs and policies. Through initiatives advocating conservation and sustainable land use, AASTMT reinforces its commitment to protecting and restoring terrestrial ecosystems, combating desertification, and fostering responsible land stewardship in the region.

AASTMT Hosts African Development Senior Managers Forum on workshop entitled Urban Renewable of Coastal Cities:

The University of Kassel and Departments of Architecture and Environmental Design, Faculty of Engineering and Technology - Academy branches in Port Said and Alexandria. are collaborating to organize an international workshop on the rehabilitation of coastal cities through water bodies.

Urban Renewable of Coastal Cities on AASTMT webpage​​​​​​​

Environmental Management Systems in African Seaports:

In September 2023, AASTMT’s African and Asian Affairs Sector (AAFS) hosted the African Development Senior Managers Forum on Environmental Management Systems at the Abu Qir Campus, Alexandria, Egypt focusing on enhancing climate resilience for African seaports and coastal infrastructure.

Environmental Management Systems in African Seaports on AAATMT webpage

Climate Change Resilient Event by IEEE- Eta Kappa Nu:

This event about the international program for sustainable development in ports and engineering technologies that can be reduced the effect of climate change and the speakers talked about renewable energy source, green hydrogen, and energy saving opportunities in Egypt.

IEEE- Eta Kappa Nu on AASTMT web page

December 2023: MARLOG 13 Conference on Sustainable Green Blue

Infrastructure:

The 13th Annual MARLOG Conference was held by AASTMT with the theme "Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure." Experts from all around the world convened at the event to talk about how to incorporate green and blue infrastructure into urban development while highlighting the value of resilient ecosystems and sustainable land use techniques. AASTMT used this conference as a venue to present its studies and programs aimed at advancing sustainable land ecosystems through cutting-edge logistics and infrastructure solutions.

MARLOG 13 Conference on AASTMT web page

Race to Zero AASTMT Initiative:

The Race to Zero Campaign aims for long-term prosperity through carbon-free recovery, involving companies, cities, regions, and investors. By 2050, a coalition of top net zero projects will mobilize for this sustainable, equitable, and sustainable development.

Race to Zero AASTMT Initiative on AASTMT webpage

The 3rd international conference for future studies and risk Management:

AASTMT in cooperation with the Academy of scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) in Egypt have organized the 3rd international conference for future studies and risk management (ICFSRM) held on 2-3 December 2022 at AASTMT, Abu-Qir, Alexandria.

3rd international conference for future studies and risk Management:

Young People's Initiatives for Sustainable Technology-Based Social Innovation (IEEE-YESIST12 Prelim Winners):

This event, which focused on social innovation through sustainable technology and was in line with sustainable land use principles, was organized by AASTMT and held on September 2-3, 2023. ​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​ Electrical & Control Engineering-Alexandria | AASTMT

The Fifth Arab Water Conference:

Participation in the recycling workshop and creating different models from plastic and rubber waste in vision of the importance of environmental preservation through waste recycling. Under the directives of His Excellency Professor Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Farag, President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, the Academy’s College of Pharmacy actively participated in the Fifth Arab Water Conference, which was held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The conference was organized in cooperation with the Technical Secretariat of the Arab Ministerial Water Council of the League of Arab States, and took place from 22 to 23 November 2023.

The Fifth Arab Water Conference on AASTMT web page

Updated Green Horizon: AASTMT Action Plan for SDG 15 - Academic Year 2022/2023

This action plan for 2021/2022 focuses on sustainable practices, policy implementation, waste management and conservation efforts on AASTMT campuses and surrounding communities, ensuring long-term ecosystem use. Schedule and host a series of educational events (webinars, workshops, lectures) on sustainable land use and conservation practices.

Green Horizon: AASTMT Action Plan (2022/2023) the AASTMT web page

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​​​​​​​AASTMT organize the climate protector’s initiative

 In the frame work of COP 27 which was hold in November 2022 organized the climate protector’s initiative, AASTMT   initiative at Abou kir campus, Alexandria, Egypt climate protector’s initiative on the AASTMT news page, which raise the awareness of young people to be involved in their local communities.

This event seeks to exemplify green opportunities for work and development climate protector’s initiative on social media. This event exemplifies green opportunities for work and development,  Climutopia was live on social media The Climate Guardians event was judged at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) in Abu Qir on February 27 and 28, which resulted in 12 projects and ideas developed by students to help their local communities adapt and be resilient to the effects of climate change.

World Environment Day

AASTMT organized World Environment Day under the theme ‘’only one earth’’, Abu Kir, campus, Alexandria, World Environment Day on the AASTMT news page [5] Within the Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) role in sustainable development and environmental protection, AASTMT is organizing "World Environment Day 2022" Celebration that will be held under the theme "Only One Earth", on Monday 18- 7- 2022, at 10:00 am, at AASTMT Arab Ministers of transport Hall, Abu Kir, Alexandria.

Green and Sustainable Schools Initiative

The Committee for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) has launched an initiative in order to educate teachers and school students at different levels of the development of the SDGs set by the United Nations. This is within the framework of the Academy's social responsibility and its positive impact on the surrounding environment.

SDGs for schools’ initiatives by SDGs Workforce AASTMT

SDGs For Schools Initiative In Abukir Campus on the AASTMT web page

Littless

New companies directly created from the research and program at EC-AASTMT

Are defined as register companies set up to exploit intellectual property that has originated from EC-AASTMT.

Littless will create high-quality, need-based-sustainable textiles and merchandise that can be recycled or upcycled, reducing textile waste in the environment and providing affordable products to lower-income families, Entrepreneurship Center-Cairo | AASTMT