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Under the patronage of Prof. Yasser Magdy Hatata, President of Fayoum University, Prof. Assem Fouad El-Essawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, participated in a tree-planting initiative on campus as part of the university's celebration of National Environment Day. The event was held under the theme "A Sustainable Green Egypt... Towards a Circular Economy and a Just Green Transition."
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The event, which took place on Monday, January 27, 2025, was attended by Mr. Ahmed Rashad Abdel Aal, Secretary-General of the University; Dr. Wafaa Yousry, Director of the Public Service Center for Local Community Development at the University; Mr. Amr Abdel Fattah Mady, Assistant Secretary-General for Financial Affairs; Dr. Hossam Shaaban, Director General of the Fayoum Branch of the Environmental Affairs Agency; Mr. Mohamed Ali, Director of the Conferences and Seminars Department at the General Administration for Community Service; as well as several university staff members.
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Prof. Assem El-Essawy noted that National Environment Day was officially recognized in 2019, and Egypt has celebrated it annually on January 27, coinciding with the issuance of the country’s first environmental law in 1994. This reflects Egypt’s commitment to environmental issues and its prioritization of sustainability, aiming to raise awareness and encourage eco-friendly practices for sustainable development.
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He further explained that a variety of fruit-bearing and non-fruit-bearing trees were planted on campus, provided by the Environmental Affairs Agency in Fayoum. Additionally, the agency gifted the university 274 books on environmental topics to benefit students and promote environmental education.
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