AUC@COP27

From virtual reality and augmented reality to aquaponics and climmersive, the AUC pavilion at COP27's Green Zone showcases the various solutions that have been in the works at AUC for more than a decade to support the agenda of climate action and continue our role in educating the public and fostering innovation for a more sustainable future.

Last Updated : Jan 22, 2025

My participation in COP27 representing AUC was such an honor and a great opportunity for me. It has introduced me to a lot of very interesting global climate initiatives and solutions, helped me expand my network, learn about many of the leading sustainable businesses of the world and meet great critical minds. It was astounding to me learning what could be done in a matter of a few years if everyone takes a solid stand towards a more sustainable future.

Ahmed El Khatib

Mechanical Engineering Sophomore

group photo for congress delegation at AUC pavilion in COP27 — Congressional Delegation Visit to AUC Pavilion

Men talking together — Professor Ahmed El-Gendy presented the Zico project, a zero energy compact unit for waste water treatment in rural Egypt, with Professor Tarek Sabry, Ain Shams University

A visit of congress delegation to AUC pavilion in COP27 — Congressional Delegation Visit to AUC Pavilion

Minister of Environment visit to AUC Pavilion — Visit of H.E. Yasmine Fouad, Egypt's Minister of Environment, to AUC Pavilion

People talking together — Visit of Dr. Yousef El Horr, Founding Chair and Head of GORD Foundation in Qatar, to AUC Pavilion

COP27 Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt 2022, Prima Award — H.E. Hani Sewilam, Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, sustainable development and water resources management professor, and CARES founding director, receives the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus 2022 (WEFE) PRIMA Award.

Group photo — H.E. Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation, with AUC Students

interview with Hani sweillam at COP@7 — H.E. Hani Sewilam, Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, sustainable development and water resources management professor, and CARES founding director, in an Interview with AUC TV

Group photo, The American University in Cairo — H.E. Hani Sewilam, Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, sustainable development and water resources management professor, and CARES founding director, with AUC Students.

People standing around a fish tank — Visit of H.E. Hala Elsaid, Egypt's Minister of Planning and Economic Development, to AUC Pavilion.

Group photo, The American University in Cairo, AUC Climate Change

group photo at AUC pavilion — Visit of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Delegation to AUC Pavilion

Khaled Tarabiah explaining to the ambassador of the netherlands — Visit of Mr. Han-Maurits Schaapveld, the Ambassador of the Netherlands in Egypt, to AUC Pavilion

Group photo, The American University in Cairo, Climate Change, AUC@COP27

People talking together in front of a screen — Visit of Climate Activist Omar Samra’00 to AUC Pavilion

A man wearing VR glasses and a woman looking at a screen — VR Experience

Wind Towers — Reviving wind towers by AUC faculty Sherif Goubran, Omar Abdel Razik, Khaled Tarabieh and Khaled Nassar. Wind towers have climate-neutral features, can help in nature ventilation, increase comfort, improve light conditions

A woman holding a microphone and a man talking into it — Media Interview with President Dallal, AUC Pavilion

Group Photo of President Dallal, provost and AUC alumni — President Dallal, Provost Abdel Rahman with AUC Alumni

Sustainability Office at AUC Pavilion — The Office of Sustainability, AUC Pavilion

A woman is standing next to a screen — AUC Faculty Presentations, AUC Pavilion

AUC Faculty Presentations at AUC Pavilion — AUC Faculty Presentations, AUC Pavilion

Men giving presentation — AUC Faculty Presentations, AUC Pavilion

A woman talking to an audience and standing next to a screen — AUC Faculty Presentations, AUC Pavilion

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