environmental sustainability
Egypt becomes 1st Arab country to announce environmental sustainability standards: Minister
Environment
September 15, 2021
Egypt becomes 1st Arab country to announce environmental sustainability standards: Minister
Egyptian Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, announced Wednesday that Egypt is the first Arab country to announce its standards for…
World Bank allocates US$200 million for clean air project in Cairo
Egypt
October 1, 2020
World Bank allocates US$200 million for clean air project in Cairo
The World Bank’s board of executive directors has approved a new project to improve air quality, combat climate change, reduce…
AUC at the forefront of sustainable ‘green’ colleges: Princeton Review Guide
Science
November 20, 2017
AUC at the forefront of sustainable ‘green’ colleges: Princeton Review Guide
The American University in Cairo (AUC) was the only higher education institution outside of United States and Canada, to be…
Icecairo ‘Ecocities Camp’ discusses a more sustainable Cairo
Environment
February 4, 2013
Icecairo ‘Ecocities Camp’ discusses a more sustainable Cairo
Despite the ongoing political unrest and inclement weather last Friday, people eager to contribute to and shape a greener, cleaner…
Paving the way to sustainability
Environment
July 11, 2012
Paving the way to sustainability
The UN estimates that the world’s population will reach 9 billion by 2050. As the population increases, so will the…
Opinion: Real heroes of Rio+20 from the sidelines
Environment
June 23, 2012
Opinion: Real heroes of Rio+20 from the sidelines
The outcome of the Rio+20 conference have been disheartening for many environmentalists. The “Future we want,” as the conference slogan…
Opinion: Real heroes of Rio+20 from the sidelines
Environment
June 22, 2012
Opinion: Real heroes of Rio+20 from the sidelines
The outcome of the Rio+20 conference have been disheartening for many environmentalists. The “Future we want,” as the conference slogan…
‘Dayma’ offers experimental environmental travel around Egypt
Environment
February 12, 2012
‘Dayma’ offers experimental environmental travel around Egypt
A new educational environmental travel project, “Dayma,” offers a creative and alternative gateway to discovering and embracing Egypt’s natural beauty.…
Green architecture in Egypt: A sustainable project
Environment
April 27, 2011
Green architecture in Egypt: A sustainable project
Whenever anyone refers to green architecture, spectacular and space age buildings come to mind: Twelve West in Portland with urban…
Green cities of the future?
Environment
March 21, 2011
Green cities of the future?
In 2009, Abu Dhabi was chosen to host the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). It is to…