CARES envisions a region of modern, sustainable and prosperous communities. The mission of CARES is to guide sustainable development efforts in Egypt, the region, and beyond by providing holistic academic programs, applied interdisciplinary research, and community services for improving lives and livelihoods while safeguarding natural resources for future generations to come.
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AUC Alumnus Sherif Hosny '02, '05 Brings Fresh Greens to Egypt's Supermarkets
Vertical farming company Schaduf, co-founded by Sherif Hosny '02, '05, is supplying supermarkets in Egypt with live vegetables ready to be picked by shoppers. Using 90% less water than traditional farms, the in-store hydroponic systems cut down on waste and carbon emissions.
AUCTV's Exclusive Interview with Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam
#AUCTV's Exclusive Interview with Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam #COP27
AUC@COP27 Highlights
AUC community members share their excitement and showcase their impactful climate change research as active participants in COP27.
AUC Climate Change Initiatives
AUC's Climate Change Initiative was established in response to worldwide climate change challenges and the active role academic and research institutions must play in understanding and addressing them. This initiative includes research, student activities, teaching and learning, as well as outreach activities.
Programs
Sustainable Development - MSc
This program aims to create a new generation of business and social entrepreneurs with skills to start up green businesses, launch innovative ventures and products, and set public policy and social entrepreneurship innovations that address society’s resource challenges.
Sustainable Development - Diploma
This diploma considers the concept of sustainable development as an economic growth opportunity. It is designed for candidates who desire to make a contribution in the field.
Water, Energy, Food Technologies Diploma
This Technologies diploma aims to create a new generation of technical professionals who can tackle issues related to the Water-Energy-Food nexus desert communities. It aims to equip lifelong learners with the necessary technical skills to address and solve WEF Nexus challenges on a national and international level and achieve Egypt’s Sustainable Development Strategy: Egypt’s Vision 2030.
Research
Water desalination
Addressing water scarcity
Advanced agriculture techniques
(e.g Aquaponics, Hydroponics and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems) – addressing food security
Renewable Energy
Addressing high energy consumption
Community Initiatives
Water Academy Project
This project seeks to establish a Water Academy at CARES to serve as a learning hub and research center for water efficiency best management practices. It aims to raise awareness for efficient and sustainable water usage to help in eradicating water scarcity.
EduCamp I, II, and III
Education for sustainable development (ESD) enables every human being to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values necessary to shape a sustainable future. It focuses on including key sustainable development principles in teaching and learning, covering various topics such as climate change.
DeVilag
This initiative aims to support the Egyptian rural community improve agricultural productivity, enable more sustainable food production, develop poor villages, and enhance farmers’ income and their living conditions to prevent mass migration to Egyptian cities and across national borders.
What Our Graduates Say
Joining the M.Sc. in Sustainable Development Program was the perfect way to bridge my studies and work in architecture with my passion for community development through an interdisciplinary sustainability approach.
Dina Bahaa '17
Publications
Education for Sustainable Development Toolkit, Level 1
Education for Sustainable Development Toolkit, Level 2
Education for Sustainable Development Toolkit, Level 3
