📢 Workshop on "Sustainability for Organizations According to International and European Standards" 🌍

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 9:00 AM, a workshop titled "Sustainability for Organizations According to International and European Standards" was launched at the Grand Conference Hall of the University Administration. 🌱💼

🌟 Event Opening:
The workshop was inaugurated by Professor Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development. In his opening speech, he welcomed the attendees and emphasized the importance of environmental sustainability across various sectors. He spoke about the university's role in promoting the concept of sustainability in line with international standards, highlighting the need for organizations to adopt strategies aimed at achieving both environmental and social sustainability.

🌐 Lectures and Seminars:
The workshop featured a key lecture delivered by Ambassador Mostafa El-Sherbiny, an observer with the Paris Agreement at the United Nations and a member of the World Health Organization. Ambassador El-Sherbiny extensively discussed sustainability for organizations in accordance with international and European standards. His lecture focused on the global goals set by the United Nations to achieve a more sustainable future, and how these standards can be implemented in organizations to ensure a balance between economic development and environmental preservation.

🔑 Main Topics:

• Definition of Environmental Sustainability: How can organizations adopt sustainable practices that align with international standards?
• Challenges and European Union Standards: What are the basic requirements imposed by European countries to achieve long-term sustainability?
• Role of International Organizations: A review of the roles played by organizations such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization in guiding and evaluating organizational performance in terms of sustainability.
• Global Agreements: Insights into the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals aimed at reducing negative environmental impacts.

💬 Audience Interaction:
The workshop witnessed significant interaction from the attendees, who discussed numerous questions and challenges facing organizations in their sustainability efforts. Real-life examples were shared from institutions that have successfully implemented these standards.

📝 In Conclusion:
The workshop emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to raise awareness about sustainability in both society and institutions, and the need to implement initiatives aimed at achieving sustainable development across various sectors.