Affordable and Clean Energy

7.4.2. 100% renewable energy pledge: Promote a public pledge toward 100% renewable energy beyond the university

AASTMT is keen on promoting the importance of clean and sustainable energy, energy saving and management, emissions reduction and diversion towards 100% renewable energy resources by 2050.

Pledge on the AASTMT news page

Events Including Campaigns, Initiatives And Even Competitions

Moreover, AASTMT is keen on promoting GREEN ENERGY, not only among all its campuses, but beyond its walls through different events including campaigns, initiatives and even competitions!!

EVENTS on the AASTMT news page

15-16 Nov. 2023: Towards Green and Sustainable Future School Initiative
This was the third stage of this initiative which was hosted by AASTMT college of Engineering and Technology - Alexandria Campus to spread awareness of SDGs among schools and support projects and innovations that can be created by school students and their mentors

Towards Green and Sustainable Future School Initiative on social media

17 JULY 2023: IEEE YESIST12 Prelim 2023

Hosted by AAST where competitors come from all over Egypt (undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates) to compete upon tracks that serve different SDGs, among which green energy and reduce carbon emission are considered the competition main goals. 

IEEE YESIST12 Prelim Winners! on the AASTMT news page

November 2022: Visit of the IOSS center

To AASTMT and the AASTMT Energy Research Unit participated in this pilot site visit.

CEEBA - Confederation of Egyptian European Business Associations on LinkedIn​​​​​​​

13 September 2022: Initiative Towards A Green And Sustainable Future

With the participation of the Academy’s sustainable development team, the College of Engineering and Technology of AAST hosted this initiative. The aim of the initiative was to open avenues of cooperation between the academy and schools to educate students and educational institutions towards the goals of sustainable development.

The participants visited the solar power plant at the Faculty of Engineering, which is the largest plant in Egypt on the roof of an educational building, and visited the renewable energy lab to explain the methods of producing energy from sustainable means such as wind and green hydrogen. Measuring vital indicators of climate and water and how to purify and desalinate water. The visit also included a visit to the Aquaculture Center, where he explained modern farming methods with use limited water resources and recycled waste.

Today, students and representatives from various schools in Alexandria attended
* Harvard International School
* Technical Industrial Secondary School for Drinking Water and Sanitation for Boys in Alexandria
* Al-Nasr Boys School
* Royalty Language School
* Al-Riyadah Language School
* Egyptian American School
* Nile Modern Language School

Initiative Towards A Green And Sustainable Future  on the AASTMT news page

18 July 2022: “World Environment Day 2022”

Organized by AASTMT within its role in sustainable development and environmental protection.

World Environment Day 2022 on the AASTMT news page

3-4 JULY 2022: IEEE YESIST12 Prelim 2022

Hosted by College of Engineering and Technology (AASTMT) where competitors come from all over Egypt (undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates) to compete upon tracks that serve different sdgs.

IEEE YESIST12 Prelim 2022 on the AASTMT news page

15 March 2022: AASTIANS Go Green Initiative: "Arab Youth Green Venture" project

This initiative started, from the headquarters of the Academy at the Smart Village, in 2020 till present exhibiting a series of awareness and activities events with AAST and the community.  This initiative is part of the Academy's social responsibility and in line with the cooperation agreement signed with His Excellency Major General Mahmoud Shaarawy, the Minister of Local Development, and His Excellency Professor Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail, the President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport, regarding the planning and implementation of the "Always Green Academy" campaign.

The day included various activities, such as the opening of an exhibition showcasing environmental protection projects and activities by distinguished students and graduates of the Academy. A sports marathon was launched as well with the slogan "AASTIANS Go Green," involving the participation of officials, employees, and students, creating an enthusiastic atmosphere.

This day was organized within the framework of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport's participation in the environmental initiative "Prepare for Green," launched by the Ministry of Environment under the patronage of President El-Sisi, as part of the National Sustainable Development Strategy "Egypt 2030.

The launch of the Green Project for Arab Youth at the Arab Academy in Smart Village on el doctor news page

The launch of the Green Project for Arab Youth at the Arab Academy in Smart Village on al masry al youm news page​​​​​​​

4 March 2022: A Radio Interview on Smart Grid Technology Master Program

With Prof. Mostafa Abdel Geleil, Head of AASTMT Energy Unit at Abukir campus and Prof. Mostafa Saad, Head of Research Unit at Alamein campus.

27-28 FEB 2022: Climate Watchers Initiative organized by AASTMT headquarters in Abikir Campus.

41 students from the Academy`s branches from Abu Qir, Wabour Al Mayah, Smart Village and Heliopolis participated in the event. The main purpose of the initiative was to:

•Raise youth awareness about the importance of climate change issues and its impacts on the various sustainable development goals related to the environment (SDG 6, 7, 13, 15).
•Learn some skills to reduce carbon footprint by changing some habits such as (reducing waste, reusing waste, reducing the use of plastic and non-biodegradable materials, as well as planting roofs and balconies).

•Identifying jobs and green opportunities for work and development. To produce students Initiatives and ideas that contribute to their communities` response to climate change.

Climate Watchers Initiative on the AASTMT news page

10 JAN 2022: “Prepare for Green” symposium and “Go Green” workshop

Organized by AASTMT-smart village branch within the frame of the national strategy for sustainable development “EGYPT 2030” and the initiative of AASTMT to raise environmental awareness within its headquarters.

GO GREEN workshop on the AASTMT news page​​​​​​​

26-Oct-2021: Egyptian Photovoltaic Energy Market Seminar

Organized by The Electrical & Control Engineering Department and focused on the current and future trends of solar energy market. The speaker was Prof. Ahmed Kadry Abdelsalam - a staff member in the Electrical & Control Engineering department- who is an expert in solar energy field in both academic and industrial levels.

20 July 2021: BE POSITIVE Campaign 

Organized by the ENERGY UNIT in AASTMT to give awareness on the importance of reducing energy use in concern of realizing and activating sustainable developments goals.

15 February 2021: Announcing the foundation of NET ZERO Emission Community

To spread green energy awareness and encourages energy conservation initiatives.