Goal 17. Partnerships to achieve the Goal
17.2.3 International collaboration data gathering for SDG
2022-2023
The Arab Academy for Science and Technology (AAST) actively contributes to fulfilling the requirements of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17, particularly in relation to international collaboration in data gathering for the SDGs. AAST engages in partnerships with international organizations and research institutions to collect and analyze data, while also promoting capacity building and technological innovation in data gathering. By enhancing data quality, accessibility, and expertise, AAST supports evidence-based decision-making and strengthens the global data ecosystem for sustainable development.
Participation of AASTMT in the activities of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport - one of the technical arms and specialized organizations of the League of Arab States - is honored to announce participating in the activities of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COPP28) held from the 30th of November – 12th of December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Through the Arab League Pavilion in the Blue Zone, Pavilion No. MS01g2, the Academy is organizing several specialized technical sessions covering several topics which will be discussed throughout the conference days:
• Saturday, December 9, 2023, dedicated to the topics “Nature – Land Use – Oceans”
Strategic Ocean Alliance: Fostering Global-Arab Collaborations for Marine Resilience against Climate Change
Youth Employment in Ports of the Mediterranean
The College of Engineering and Technology participates in ENI Funded Project - CBC (Cross Border Cooperation). The project is entitled “Youth Employment in Ports of the Mediterranean” (YEP MED in short) was created to enrich TVET focusing on three main areas with skills shortages: foreign trade, environment and sustainability, and digitization and port logistic operations. The project developed TVET resources adapted to the sector needs in local port communities and launched learning programs coupled with job placements. YEP MED established partnerships between key stakeholders in local port communities in the seven participating Mediterranean countries (Egypt, Spain, Italy, Lebanon, Tunisia, France and Jordan).
The project is considered as one of the World Port Sustainability Program (WPSP) that aims to demonstrate global leadership of ports in contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.
Urban and Transportation Regeneration
The Faculty of Engineering and Technology is heavily participating in internationally funded research projects that will have a great impact on community service and environmental development. UPGRADE is an Erasmus+ Joint Regional Project, aimed at Capacity Building in the field of Higher Education. The project consortium comprises the departments of Architecture, Urban Planning, and Civil Engineering in 8 highly reputable Higher Education Institutes and one Research Center from 6 different countries. Two of which are Partner Countries (Egypt and Lebanon) -in which the project will be held- and four of which are Program Countries (Germany, Italy, Greece, and Spain) -by which the project will be supervised. A team from the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design - headed by Prof. Dr. Yasser Farghali, and the Deanship of Prof. Dr. Akram Suleiman Al-Solami, participated in a workshop in Greece August 2022, within the framework of projects funded by the European Union ERASMUS + entitled: Urban and Transportation Regeneration for Reducing Automobile Dependency in the MENA Region: UPGRADE, TOT. The project have many partners from Egypt, Lebanon, Greece, Germany, Italy and Spain. The visit includes field visits as well.
Urban and Transportation Regeneration
ESSD 2023: Engineering Solutions Toward Sustainable Development
Students of the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at AASTMT Port Said Branch, affiliated to the Deanship of Prof. Dr. Akram Suleiman Al-Solamin, participate in the activities of the "International Conference on Engineering Solutions Towards Sustainable Development" ESSD May 2023: Engineering Solutions Toward Sustainable Development.
The college encourage its students - future makers - to align with the revolution of the green transformation of the economy at the local and international levels by highlighting entrepreneurship activities and activities to support community development, Prof. Dr. Rabab Farouk - Professor at the Department of Computer - Faculty of Engineering at Port Said University, Dr. Basma Nashat - Lecturer at the Department of Architecture - Faculty of Engineering at Port Said University Dr. Nader Mohamed Gharib - Head of Department of Architecture and Environmental Design - College of Engineering and Technology at AASTMT and Dr. Sami Salem - Lecturer at AASTMT Department of Basic Sciences - College of Engineering and Technology at AASTMT
ESSD 2023: Engineering Solutions Toward Sustainable Development
Escola Europea –Intermodal Transport
In line with the vision of the College of Engineering and Technology in supporting the quality of education and training and to achieve the sustainable development goals, Prof. Dr. Akram Suleiman Al-Salami - Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology and Professor of Port and Coastal Installations Engineering participated on Friday, May 26, 2023 in the activities of the international training program YEP-MED Talent, which was held within the activities of the "Youth Employment in Mediterranean Ports" (YEP MED) project, which includes 11 partners from 7 Mediterranean countries: Egypt, Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan, Spain, Italy. and France, at the headquarters of Escola Europea – Intermodal Transport in Barcelona, Spain, which will be held throughout the week from May 24-30, 2023.
Prof. Dr. Akram Suleiman Al-Salami gave a lecture on the Global Port Sustainability Program and its impact on port communities in the presence of 40 trainees from the participating countries. The training program aims to increase the employability of young people and raise the level of employment opportunities through the creation of real dual educational programs with functional jobs.
Escola Europea –Intermodal Transport
Climate and Energy Impact Showcase" in COP27
AAST announce the participation of the delegation of the College of Engineering and Technology headed by Dr. Al-Badr Othman - Head of the Department of Construction and Building Engineering November, 2022 in a session: Climate and Energy Impact Showcase
While attending the COP27 climate conference organized by the Arab Republic of Egypt through the program “Egypt University Partnership Accelerator (UPA) U.S. Exchange” In which the College of Engineering and Technology participates in several Egyptian and international universities to present the faculty`s activities and distinguished undergraduate and postgraduate students` projects that have a link and influence with the topics of the climate conference.
Climate and Energy Impact Showcase" in COP27
International collaboration data gathering for SDG (2021-2022)
The Arab Academy for Science and Technology (AAST) actively contributes to fulfilling the requirements of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17, particularly in relation to international collaboration in data gathering for the SDGs. AAST engages in partnerships with international organizations and research institutions to collect and analyze data, while also promoting capacity building and technological innovation in data gathering. By enhancing data quality, accessibility, and expertise, AAST supports evidence-based decision-making and strengthens the global data ecosystem for sustainable development.
Integration of Sustainable Development Goals Project in Universities for Better Climate Change Management "Involve"
To strengthen the role of Egyptian Universities in the achievement of the environmentally Sustainable Development Goals SDG by enhancing their organizational governance capacities, creating current and future SDG implementers, and upgrading their operational facilities necessary for the implementation of innovative practices for the achievement of the environmental SDGs. This Project is Funded by Erasmus Plus.
Integration of Sustainable Development Goals Project In Universities For Better Climate Change Management "Involve" project on AASTMT webpage
MED SE(A)CAP Project for Sustainable Development Goals in A Smart Society/ SEACAP 4 SDG
The SEACAP 4 SDG project is fully consistent with the objectives of the Program and the Call for capitalization projects. Indeed, it deals specifically with the energy efficiency of public buildings targeted by the Joint Operational Program thematic objective B.4.3. This is one of the main issues in the Mediterranean basin regarding the impact of climate change on the quality of life (urban heat-island effect, increase in air conditioning and therefore in hot air emissions and energy consumption) and of demography (population increase and rural exodus, in particular in the Southern shore, heliotropism in the North). The project builds on the outputs and outcomes, as well as the partners of the 10 selected reference projects (SRP) out of the 11 reference projects identified by the Program to be capitalized upon (one more technical and research-focused project being less adapted for the purposes of the Project). Indeed, the results of 10 ENPI, ENI, UfM and MED projects will be analyzed, evaluated, and adapted to the climatic, operational and administrative realities of the 8 countries territories covered by the Project. A first pre-evaluation has been carried out by the Partners during the development of the Project proposal, in order to confirm the potential interest of the solutions developed by the SRP for the Partnership (best practices and procedures for building energy refurbishment, school buildings methodologies, financial mechanisms, Living Labs and to raise awareness and ensure the participation of the SRP partners in order to guarantee knowledge and ability to handle SRP outputs and outcomes, and their optimal replication in 8 countries territories. The Project fits perfectly with the capitalization logical framework presented by the Program in the Guidelines for Applicants, and with the INTERACT Program objectives. This Project is Funded by the European Neighborhood Instrument Cross Border Cooperation for Med countries.
MED SE(A)CAP Project for Sustainable Development Goals in A Smart Society/ SEACAP 4 SDG on AASTMT webpage