March 22, 2025

Assiut University participated in the global environmental event “Earth Hour” as part of its commitment to environmental efforts, climate change mitigation, raising ecological awareness, and encouraging the university community to adopt sustainable practices and reduce energy consumption.

The university turned off the lights in its buildings for one hour, starting at 8:30 p.m., in support of global efforts to
conserve energy and address climate change.

Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, emphasized that the university’s participation reflects its societal responsibility toward environmental protection and serves as a vital awareness message to promote a culture of preserving natural resources.

Professor Mahmoud Abdel-Aleem, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, noted that the university’s involvement aimed to shed light on the dangers of climate change and highlight the importance of reducing energy consumption. He also pointed to the wide positive engagement from students, faculty members, and staff.

This participation comes as part of Egypt’s leading role in combating climate change and supporting global initiatives dedicated to achieving sustainable development.