The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) demonstrates a strong commitment to fulfilling the requirements of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17, particularly in relation to cross-sectoral dialogue about the SDGs. AAST actively facilitates discussions and collaborations among academia, government, NGOs, businesses, and other sectors to promote a comprehensive understanding of the interconnections between the SDGs and effective implementation. By organizing platforms for engagement and partnership-building, AASTMT fosters innovative solutions and coordinated actions that accelerate progress towards the SDGs and contribute to a sustainable future. For instance, AASTMT participated in United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, AASTMT hold a joint event with Twente University and ABB for Electrical Energy Efficiency and presented AI for sustainability in Arab Artificial Intelligence Working Group
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 - participated 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 organized a number of specialized technical sessions covering several topics which will be discussed throughout the conference days:
• Wednesday, December 6, 2023, which is dedicated to the topics “Multi-level Action - Urbanization – Built Environment - Transport
• Saturday, December 9, 2023, dedicated to the topics “Nature – Land Use – Oceans”
• Sunday, December 10, 2023, dedicated to the topics “Food – Agriculture – Water”
Wednesday, December 6, 2023, which is dedicated to the topics “Multi-level Action – Urbanization – Built Environment – Transport, the Arab Academy has two sessions: First: The Engineering and Technology Forum “Towards a Green and Sustainable Future “by integrating interdisciplinary Engineering Knowledge and Technology. Secondly: Sustainable Shipping Forum: Navigating Strategic Transformation in Maritime Industry
Strategic Ocean Alliance: Fostering Global-Arab Collaborations for Marine Resilience against Climate Change
• On Sunday, the 10th of December 2023, dedicated to the topics “Food – Agriculture – Water”
In cooperation with the Union of Arab Chambers, the Academy organizes a workshop on Food Security and Sustainability as well
Cross sectoral dialogue about SDGs (2021 - 2022)
The Arab Academy for Science and Technology (AAST) demonstrates a strong commitment to fulfilling the requirements of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17, particularly in relation to cross-sectoral dialogue about the SDGs. AAST actively facilitates discussions and collaborations among academia, government, NGOs, businesses, and other sectors to promote a comprehensive understanding of the interconnections between the SDGs and drive effective implementation. By organizing platforms for engagement and partnership-building, AAST fosters innovative solutions and coordinated actions that accelerate progress towards the SDGs and contribute to a sustainable future.
Within the framework of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport interest in participating in international conferences and forums, Prof. Dr. Alaa Abdel Bary - Vice President of the Academy and Professor at the Institute of Basic and Applied Sciences - College of Engineering and Technology participated in the Climate Summit Conference held in Sharm El-Sheikh on Wednesday, November 16, by presenting a lecture "German African Mediterranean Cooperation Toward Prevention of Marine Litter"
The summit was run by the Environmental ministers of Egypt, Gabon and Senegal.
His Excellency`s lecture was the only case that was chosen to be presented in this axis as a model for African cooperation.
German African Mediterranean Cooperation Toward Prevention Of Marine Litter. event on AASTMT webpage
Within the framework of the College of Engineering and Technology’s interest in following up its distinguished graduates and its keenness on their participation in the various activities that achieve the country’s strategic vision and goals, an interesting meeting was held between Dr. Albadr Ossman Head of Construction & Building Department and Eng. Donia Maarouf to attend the COP27 organized by the Arab Republic of Egypt in Sharm El-Sheikh to encourage and congratulate it on the occasion of its selection as one of the organizers of the United Nations Climate Youth Conference COY17, which was held in the first of November in Sharm El-Sheikh.
Donia was also invited to attend a panel discussion with the Minister of Youth and Sports, His Excellency Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, in the Zarqa region, within the activities of the COP27 conference on the results of the Climate Youth Conference. The College of Engineering and Technology wishes it more success and excellence in its field of work. It is worth noting that Eng. Donia Maarouf has chosen to work in the field of environmental engineering since her graduation.
AASTMT Participation In COP27 on AASTMT webpage:
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 today 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 on AASTMT webpage
