H.E. Amb. Magdy Hefny
In this workshop Dr. Hefny described the future of water resources conflicts and sustainable use, the strategy of management of water resources conflicts, focusing on negotiation, mediation and decision-making processes.
Dr. Hefny confirms that journalism is not just a job, but it’s a mission conveyed by its messengers whom are the journalists, that’s why we call it in Egypt "صاحبة الجلالة" which means her majesty. A journalist writing in the scientific field should have unique skills differing than others including that he/she should be enlightened, accurate and precise, has the ability to process information and simplify it, have an ethical background and being up-to-date as science is dynamic.
professor Salah Soliman
This workshop gave an overview about how hazardous wastes are generated, and how they should be handled and transferred with special precautions to specialized landfills and different treatment processes for different types. Besides, Dr. Soliman introduced the participants to “Basel Convention” and how the transportation and movements between countries of hazardous wastes and their safe disposal is carried out, so as to protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects of hazardous wastes
professor Salah Soliman
In this workshop the situation and the problem of solid wastes in Egypt was discussed in details especially the municipal solid wastes not only due to its environmental impact but also for its health impacts on the community.
Prof. Soliman explained the main problems facing solid wastes management system in Egypt and the importance of integration of informal and private sector in the system
Kamelia Youssef
this workshop shed the light on the importance of energy efficiency as it represents the most cost-effective option to reduce potential supply shortages, improve energy security, and mitigate local and global environmental impacts, without compromising economic development. Lighting is the largest electricity user in different sectors of consumption, it accounts for 25 % of the total energy sold in Egypt.
Anhar Hegazy
Solar energy is considered the main source of renewable energy that can be adopted in Egypt, In addition to the wind energy which contributes to 2% from electricity production in Egypt. During the workshop these sources and how they work are explained in addition to other sources.
Sayed Sabry
Different technologies and applications for climate mitigation are adopted around the world and applies in different sectors. During the workshop, different technologies are discussed, explaining the most suitable for Egypt
Mahmoud Medany
In this workshop, the difference between climate and weather, the science behind climate change and the impacts on vulnerable areas like Egypt, on health and the threats from sea level rise on Nile delta.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina