Goal 7. Affordable and Clean Energy
EVENTS
AAST is keen on promoting GREEN ENERGY, not only among all its campuses, but beyond its walls as well, through campaigns, initiatives and even competitions!!
12-13 Aug. 2025: Summer Camp 2025
A two-day summer camp for high school students organised by the electrical and control eng. dept. – AAST Abukir staff and students. The camp is designed to engage school students in practical, interactive STEM-activities, particularly in electrical engineering, electromagnetism, renewable energy and industrial control.
One of the workshops in this camp was in the Renewable Energy Lab, covering “Save the Earth! Towards Sustainable Clean Energy. Also, there was a visit to the roof mounted PV station and energy unit lab to discuss different renewable energy systems.
Link: EE Dept. Summer Camp
25/5/2025: BSA School Visit
BSA School Visit to Electrical and control engineering dept. – AAST abukir campus for Sparking Curiosity in Young Minds Through Electrical Engineering & Energy. This visit was organised by the Dept. staff and students.
Link: BSA School Visit
11 May 2025: International Exhibition of Eco‑Smart Innovations
The International Exhibition of Eco‑Smart Innovations was organised by AASTMT-abukir campus to showcase the works of college and high school students, encourage creative young people and supporting innovations in technological and energy fields that serve the environment .
Link: (IC‑ESI’2025) exhibitiion
8 April 2025: IEEE 7th REEPE 2025
Hosted at the College of Engineering & Technology, AASTMT Cairo branch, the 2025 7th International Youth Conference on Radio Electronics, Electrical and Power Engineering. It covers a wide range of fields including: electrical power & energy engineering, signal processing, computer engineering, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering
It was run in parallel across three venues:
- AASTMT Cairo branch (Egypt)
- Moscow Power Engineering Institute (Russia)
- American University of Sharjah (UAE)
Link: IEEE 7th REEPE 2025
27 Oct. 2024: Car Pooling Initiative
One day “Car Pooling” can lead to:
* Less Emissions
* Less Greenhouse Effect
* Less Traffic
* Less Fuel Consumption
* Less Transportation Cost
and above all it fulfills minimum four Sustainable Development Goals such as SDG3, SDG7, SDG11 and SDG13
Link: Car Pooling Initiative
19-20 April 2024: IEEE “Youth Endeavors for Social Innovation Using Sustainable Technology” Competition
AASTMT hosted the preliminary round of the IEEE “Youth Endeavors for Social Innovation Using Sustainable Technology” at the Abu Qir campus. The event showcased over 100 student projects focused on sustainability and innovation.
Link: IEEE Competition
2 March 2024: Electric Mobility and Climate Change Event
IEEE PES Egypt section organized an event under the theme of electric mobility and climate change in AASTMT-College of Eng.- Elsheraton branch.
Link: Electric Mobility and Climate Change Event
6 Feb. 2024: The future of new and renewable energy in Egypt: Sustainable economic transformations interview
The “Evening Talk” program on Channel 5 of Alexandria TV is hosting Professor Dr. Walid Ahmed Maher Ghoneim - Head of AAST Department of Electrical and Control Engineering at the main headquarters - and the episode will address the topic: “The future of new and renewable energy in Egypt: Sustainable economic transformations”
Link: TV interview: The Future of New and Renewable Energy in Egypt
Feb. 2024: Uni-Green Climate Change Competition
The UniGreen Climate Change competition, which is funded by the European Union, is led by Life Makers Foundation and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in collaboration with Samsung, Nile University and governmental partnerships and facilitated by Nilepreneurs.
This competition aims at changing the climate narrative and empowering Egyptian youth to tackle climate change like never before.
Link: UniGreen Climate Change Competition
15-16 Nov. 2023: Towards Green and Sustainable Future School Initiative (Third Phase)
This was the third stage of this initiative which was hosted by AASTMT college of Engineering and Technology - Alexandria Campus where students present their projects at the final Competition.
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/PeP2FZC83cKoDwqC/?mibextid=u98aYd
25 Oct. 2023: Dean’s Lecture
Dean of AASTMT college of Engineering and Technology - Alexandria gave a lecture entitled: “The role of the business community towards implementing innovative solutions in the field of renewable energy through the Global Program for Sustainable Development in Ports” at the Businessmen Association in Alexandria
Link: Dean Lecture at the Businessmen Association
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.
25 May 2023: Towards a Green Sustainable Future" School Initiative: Visit to Ryada School (Second Phase)
In the framework of the second phase of this initiative As collaboration between AAST with community towards sustainability, Ryada school hosted some of sustainability team professors to spread awareness about sdgs
Link: School Initiative: Visit to Ryada School
20 April 2023: Inclusion of AASTMT journal “Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development” in the global database Scopus
Inclusion of AASTMT journal “Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development” in the global database Scopus, in 20/4/2023, which is considered a unique experience for an Egyptian publishing house to manage a scientific journal that is included in Scopus.
Link: Inclusion of AASTMT RESD journal into Scopus
10 Nov. 2022: "GO GREEN: Save your Planet Earth using GREEN ICT Technology" Initiative
In light of AAST role in serving sustainability and green environment, AAST computer engineering department, at the headquarters, launched this initiative.
Link: Go Green Initiative
19 Nov. 2022: A TV Interview on COP 27 climate conference, green environment, and Egypt’s effective regional and African role in this field.
The “Hiwar Al-Youm” television program on Channel 5 of Alexandria TV is hosting Professor Ibrahim Hassan – Head of AASTMT Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering - and the episode will cover the activities of the COP 27 climate conference, the green environment, and Egypt’s effective regional and African role in this field.
Link: TV Interview on COP 27
15 Nov. 2022: A TV Interview on “Employment of renewable energy in Engineering and Technology Applications”
The “Hiwar Al-Youm” television program on Channel 5 of Alexandria TV is hosting Associate Professor Ahmed Abdel Salam – Lecturer at AAST Department of Mechanical Engineering at the main headquarters - and the episode will address the topic: “Employment of renewable energy in Engineering and Technology Applications”
Link: TV Interview on Employment of Renewable Energy
➢ 13 September 2022: Initiative Towards A Green And Sustainable Future (First Phase)
LINK: https://aast.edu/en/news.php?unit_id=473&language=1&event=19&get_event_type=1
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
➢ 18 July 2022: “World Environment Day 2022” organized by AASTMT within its role in sustainable development and environmental protection.
LINK:
https://aast.edu/en/news.php?language=1&view=1&unit_id=1&event=6829&get_event_type=1#
➢ 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.
LINK:
https://aast.edu/en/news.php?language=1&view=1&unit_id=1&event=6766&get_event_type=1
➢15 March 2022: AASTIANS Go Green Initiative: "Arab Youth Green Venture" project
Links of Event:
https://www.dostor.org/3743922
https://www.almasryalyoum.com/news/details/2550672
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.
➢ 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.
➢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.
LINKS:
https://aast.edu/en/news.php?unit_id=419&language=1&event=40&get_event_type=1
➢ 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.
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➢10 February 2020: AASTIANS go Green Campaign at AASTMT Smart Village Campus
Within the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) social responsibility, as well as, AASTMT and the Egyptian Ministry of Local Development a Protocol Of Cooperation on organizing the planning and implementation of the campaign AASTMT Green that was held on Wednesday 21- 1- 2020, the activities of AASTIANS go Green campaign has been started on Monday 10- 2- 2020, at AASTMT Smart Village Campus, in the presence of H.E Prof. Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghafar Ismail - AASTMT President, Prof. Dr. Mona Fouad - AASTMT Smart Village Campus Academic Dean, and Prof. Dr. Enas Barsoum - Advisor to AASTMT President for Student Affairs.
LINK:
https://aast.edu/en/sites/port_saeid/news.php?unit=1&event=4120&event_type=1&language=1
➢ 5 March 2020: AASTMT Smart Village Campus Marathon of AASTians go Green Campaign
With the achievement of "Egypt Vision 2030" sustainable development goals, as in keeping with the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) social responsibility, as well as, AASTMT and the Egyptian Ministry of Local Development "Protocol Of Cooperation" on organizing the planning and implementation of "AASTians go Green" campaign that was held in January 2020, AASTMT organized a Marathon on Thursday 5- 3- 2020, at AASTMT Smart Village Campus,
LINKS:
https://aast.edu/en/sites/port_saeid/news.php?unit=1&event=4160&event_type=1&language=1
https://aast.edu/en/sites/port_saeid/news.php?unit=1&event=4161&event_type=1&language=1
