Alexandria University: President of Alexandria University Attends Educational Seminar with Young Politicians
The President of Alexandria University, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa participated today, Thursday the 3rd of November 2022, in the educational seminar organized by the university, in cooperation with the Youth Coordination of Political Parties and Politicians, under the title “Climate Action Path from Stockholm to Sharm el-Sheikh” and a panel discussion on the national dialogue, in the presence Dr. Wael Nabil, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, in addition to several members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, deans, vice deans, faculty members and students of different faculties, in the conference hall of the Faculty of Nursing in Smouha.
In his speech, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa confirmed that the university is working to provide integrated studies to achieve industrial growth and transformation into green industry, referring to COP27 climate conference aim in achieving a balance between growth rates and setting environmental issues as a top priority. He also stressed the importance of the developed countries fulfilling their commitments towards developing countries and helping them to face the effects of climate change. Dr. Konsowa said that Alexandria University is working according to a well-studied strategy that is in line with Egypt’s strategic vision for sustainable development 2030 and is capable of facing challenges and achieving international competitiveness.
On their part, Parliament members thanked Alexandria University for hosting seminars and workshops aimed at spreading community awareness of environmental and climate issues, stressing the role of the Youth Coordination in organizing a number of public events, to listen to the youth expressing their opinions, and receiving suggestions and inquiries to be presented to the Parliament and the National Dialogue Table.
The meeting witnessed various discussions among the attendees that dealt with the economic, social and cultural challenges facing the country, how to confront them and provide out-of-the-box solutions in light of the available resources.