"Climate Change and Its Impact on Society" seminar

In alignment with the Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra’s commitment to addressing the challenges of environmental pollution, a seminar titled "Climate Change and Its Impact on Society" was held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Ayman El-Shehaby, Dean of the Faculty. The seminar aimed to raise environmental awareness among faculty members, staff, and students.

The event focused on assessing the environmental effects of pollution, promoting awareness about the health hazards it poses to individuals and society, and emphasizing the importance of engineering solutions to mitigate pollution. Key recommendations included phasing out fossil fuels and transitioning to renewable energy sources. Additionally, the concept of a carbon footprint was introduced to the faculty community, alongside methods to reduce carbon emissions.

The seminar featured a lecture delivered by Prof. Dr. Ali Abdel Aziz, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, and was attended by a number of students along with Ms. Safaa Amer Suleiman, Director of the Shubra El-Kheima Media Center.

This seminar played a significant role in enhancing students’ understanding of global warming, its causes, and how to mitigate its effects on climate change.

Seminar Objectives Included:

• Raising environmental awareness among faculty members, students, and the broader community.

• Assessing the environmental impacts of pollution and working to reduce them.

• Educating attendees on the health consequences of environmental pollution on individuals and society.

• Highlighting the university’s and faculty’s role in confronting the challenges of environmental pollution.

• Encouraging researchers and faculty members to propose solutions to industrial environmental pollution with a focus on sustainable development.

• Motivating students to dedicate their graduation projects to addressing environmental pollution and exploring reduction methods.

• Promoting awareness of preventive measures through fire safety and general occupational safety practices.