President of Benha University: Formation of a Central Committee to Measure Environmental Impact and Carbon Neutrality

Prof. Nasser El-Gizawy, President of Benha University, announced the formation of a central committee to measure the environmental impact and carbon neutrality at the university, chaired by Prof. Taha Ashour, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development. This committee aims to ensure a unified zero carbon footprint across all theoretical and practical colleges, hospitals, and university cities that accommodate thousands of students, as well as all operational and service activities within the university.
The President emphasized that the green transition is not an intellectual luxury but a pressing national responsibility and a fundamental duty for the university as a knowledge incubator and community leader. He pointed out that sustainability is at the core of the identity and mission of higher education in the 21st century.
Prof. El-Gizawy added that Benha University's strategy aligns perfectly with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and directly contributes to Goal 13 (Climate Action) and Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), aiming to graduate generations that are aware and actively participate in creating a more stable, green, and sustainable future for Egypt.
Prof. Taha Ashour stated that Benha University's direction towards carbon neutrality is more than just an isolated environmental initiative; it is a re-establishment of the university's relationship with its environment and community. He noted that through this organized scientific approach; Benha University not only aims to reduce its emissions but also provides a measurable and applicable research model.
The Vice President mentioned that the central committee includes Prof. Samir Ahmed Ali, Professor and Consultant of Bio-System Engineering, as the Executive Director, along with Prof. Rami Hamouda, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development and Environment, an expert in environmental analysis and auditing, and Ms. Rania Moataz, Assistant Secretary-General for Community Service and Environmental Development. The team also includes Prof. Mohamed Basyouni, Director of the Sustainable Development Unit at the university.
Prof. Ashour clarified that the committee has developed a precise and intensive work plan, outlined in a timeline of six months. The process begins with preparing data files and addressing the colleges to form subcommittees, followed by holding intensive training workshops on the concept of carbon footprint in February, and concluding with the issuance of the final carbon footprint report for the entire university in June 2026.