ABOUT US
Introduction
The Center for Sustainability, Climate and Energy at Misr University for Science & Technology is an institutional entity operating under the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector. It reflects the University’s transition from separate sustainability initiatives into an integrated, measurable, and continuously improved institutional sustainability system. The Center integrates sustainability, climate action, energy, resources, training, and community engagement into education, applied research, campus operations, and outreach in alignment with Egypt Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Center operates through seven specialized units covering renewable energy and energy efficiency, capacity development and training, partnerships and community engagement, assets operation and water and waste management, climate change and natural resources with smart agriculture, sustainable construction and smart cities, and carbon footprint measurement. Together, these units provide the operational structure needed for planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and institutional communication.
• Vision
To position Misr University for Science & Technology as a national and regional leader in sustainability, climate action, and environmental innovation, and to establish the Center as a practical knowledge platform connecting academic research with industrial and community impact in support of a smart, low-carbon, and resilient university campus.
• Mission
The Center promotes sustainability practices within and beyond the University through capacity building, environmental performance measurement, efficient energy and resource management, applied research, student innovation, and partnerships with governmental, industrial, and civil society stakeholders. It develops measurable initiatives that reduce emissions, improve campus quality of life, and strengthen the University’s position in sustainability-related rankings and indicators
Past Annual Report
- Promote sustainability and climate action awareness among students, faculty, and staff.
- Reduce the institutional carbon footprint and improve energy, water, and resource efficiency.
- Support applied research and graduation projects related to sustainability and the green economy.
- Activate partnerships with governmental, industrial, and civil society stakeholders.
- Improve institutional documentation and periodic reports supporting international rankings.
- Dr. Hala Salem El-Monoufi, Chair of the Board.
- Dr. Maged Ezzat Georgy, General Supervisor of the Center.
- Dr. Emad Khalil Helmy, Vice Chair of the Board.
- Wael Salah Eldin Bahlool, Executive Director of the Center and Coordinator – Partnerships and Community Engagement Unit.
- Dr. Tahseen Mansour Meshnwaar Shala, Coordinator- Climate Change Unit and Natural Resources Management and Smart sustainable Agriculture.
- Khaled Riyad Abdel-Bary, Coordinator – Waste and Water Management.
- Noha Fathi Elgamal, Coordinator – Sustainable Green Building and Smart Cities.
- Yasmin Elsayed Kotb, Coordinator- Renewable Energy Unit, Energy Unit and Energy Efficiency.
- Dr. Ramy Abdelrehim Ali, Coordinator – capacity Development and Training Unit
- Prepare plans, policies, and reports related to sustainability, climate action, and energy.
- Organize specialized training programs, workshops, and seminars.
- Monitor environmental performance indicators, carbon footprint data, and initiative outputs.
- Coordinate applied campus projects with colleges and departments.
- Manage partnerships, protocols, and community initiatives.
- University students across all colleges and disciplines.
- Faculty members, teaching assistants, and researchers.
- Administrative staff and campus operations teams.
- Civil society organizations, industrial partners, and governmental stakeholders.
- The local community and green economy training beneficiaries.
- Raising awareness of sustainable development concepts among students and College members.
- Supporting applied research in the fields of sustainable development, renewable energy, and resource management.
- Implementing green initiatives within the university to reduce its carbon footprint.
- Collaborating with engineering and medical industries to support the achievement of sustainable development goals.
- Establishing partnerships with local and international institutions in the field of green innovation.
- The Center strategy integrates education, scientific research, community service, and sustainable campus operations.
- The strategy is implemented through seven specialized units that ensure clear responsibilities and measurable outcomes.
- The strategic pillars are aligned with Egypt Vision 2030, the University Climate Action Plan, and the long-term carbon neutrality pathway.
- Implementation focuses on capacity building, energy and resource management, emissions measurement, partnerships, and sustainability culture.
- limate Change, Natural Resource Management & Smart Sustainable Agriculture: Climate change studies, smart agriculture technologies, natural resource management.
- Sustainable Construction, Green Building & Smart Cities: Green building standards, smart city technologies, sustainability in construction.
- New & Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency: Solar and wind energy applications, energy efficiency improvement, innovation support.
- Asset Operation, Water & Waste Management: Water management planning, waste recycling, asset operation optimization.
- Carbon Footprint Assessment: Carbon footprint studies, capacity building, measurement, reporting, and environmental performance improvement recommendations.
- Capacity Building & Training: Managing training programs, trainer coordination, program development, student and researcher capacity building, workshops organization.
- Partnerships & Community Service: Building local and international partnerships, organizing community events, strengthening university outreach.
- Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Unit
- Capacity Development and Training Unit
- Partnerships and Community Engagement Unit
- Assets Operation, Water and Waste Management Unit
- Climate Change, Natural Resources and Smart Sustainable Agriculture Unit
- Sustainable Construction, Green Buildings and Smart Cities Unit
- Carbon Footprint Unit
