18 Sep

Dr. Maged Zagow Participates in SDSN Egypt Strategic Meetings

As Deputy Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN Egypt) and representative of Galala University, Dr. Maged Zagow expressed his honor and pride in hosting and contributing to these important strategic meetings aimed at strengthening sustainable development efforts in Egypt.

On September 13, the John D. Gerhart Center at The American University in Cairo (AUC) hosted two important meetings bringing together members, partners, and leaders of SDSN Egypt.

1. The First SDSN Egypt Advisory Board Meeting
 
The day kicked off with the inaugural Advisory Board meeting, bringing together leading national experts to chart the network’s 3-year strategic roadmap.
 
Advisory Board Participants Included:
 
• Amr Ezzat Salama – Former AUC Counselor & Egypt’s Former Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research
• Hala H. Elsaid – Economic Advisor to H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Former Minister of Planning & Economic Development, AUC Counselor, Former Chair of The Sovereign Fund of Egypt, & Former Dean of Cairo University
• Youssef Nassef – Director, Adaptation Division, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
• Ali Awni – Chair of SDSN Egypt & Director, John D. Gerhart Center (AUC Onsi Sawiris School of Business)
• Dr. Maged Zagow – Deputy Chair of SDSN Egypt & Director of Sustaiability office and Architectural Design and Digital Architecture Program director at Galala University
 
2. SDSN Egypt Network Members Meeting
 
Following the advisory session, members gathered to reinforce multi-sectoral partnerships for sustainable impact.
 
Attending Member Representatives Included:
 
• Emad Adly – Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED)
• Kadria Ali Abdelmotaal – Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development
• Mohamed Kamel – Port Said University
• Samaa Al Dek – Beni-Suef University
 
SDSN Egypt Chapter Leadership & Secretariat
 
Special thanks to the SDSN Egypt management team for leading network operations and event coordination:
• Pakiname Mamdouh – AUC – Co-Manager, SDSN Egypt
• Soha Mohsen – GU – Co-Manager, SDSN Egypt
• Seif Hazem – AUC – Assistant Manager, SDSN Egypt
 
SDSN EGYPT MEMBER INSTITUTIONS
SDSN Egypt unites leading higher education, research, and civil society institutions across the country:
 
• The American University in Cairo (Co-Host)
• Galala University (Co-Host)
• Ain Shams University
• Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT)
• Arab Network for Environment and Development (RAED)
• Arab Union for Sustainable Development & Environment
• Beni-Suef University
• Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development
• Luxor University
• Port Said University (PSU)
• The British University in Egypt (BUE)
 
ABOUT THE UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS NETWORK (SDSN)
 
– What is UN SDSN?
Operating under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, the global UN SDSN mobilizes scientific and technical expertise to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement.
– SDSN Egypt Chapter
Co-hosted by AUC and Galala University, SDSN Egypt bridges academia, government, civil society, and the private sector to address critical national priorities—such as climate resilience, renewable energy, green infrastructure, and sustainable urban development.
– Core Global Initiatives:
• SDG Academy: SDSN’s flagship education platform offering free, high-quality, open online courses created by global sustainability experts.
• SDSN Youth: A global initiative empowering students and young professionals to lead local SDG initiatives, pioneer innovative solutions, and engage in civic action.
– HOW TO JOIN SDSN EGYPT
 
Membership is FREE and open to non-profit knowledge-generating institutions—including universities, research centers, think tanks, and civil society organizations.
Key Benefits of Joining:
 
. Collaborate on local and international SDG research projects
. Gain access to global funding opportunities and thematic networks
. Connect young leaders with global SDSN Youth programs
 
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