During the honoring of the graduates of the first batch of the Benha University Ambassadors for Sustainable Development and Climate initiative, Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy emphasized their commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Egypt's Vision 2030.

Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, honored the graduates of the first batch of the Benha University Ambassadors for Sustainable Development and Climate initiative. This event was attended by Prof. El-Sayed Fouda, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, Prof. Jehan Abdel-Hady, Vice President of the University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Prof. Mohamed Basyouni, Director of the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Unit at the University, and Mrs. Rania Moataz, Assistant University Secretary for Community Service and Environmental Development.
During the ceremony, Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy affirmed the university's commitment to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and Egypt's Vision 2030, spreading awareness of the importance of sustainability, and better utilizing available resources across all fields. He explained that the university has adopted numerous policies and measures to reduce carbon emissions by gradually relying on new and renewable energy in some facilities, in addition to increasing green spaces on campus. This has positively impacted the university's rankings in international assessments that measure universities' commitment to sustainable development indicators and achieving their goals.
Prof. El-Gizawy added that the Benha University Ambassadors for Sustainable Development and Climate initiative aimed to build the capacities of faculty members and the supportive staff at the university in the field of sustainable development, making them ambassadors for sustainability and climate, and promoting a culture of sustainable development within the university and the surrounding community. This was achieved through a series of training courses and practical field practices that included development patterns, Sustainable Development Goals, and an understanding of the National Climate Change Strategy 2050.
It is noteworthy that the training course lasted for three months and concluded with a graduation project for each member of the initiative.