Dr. Hassan Al-Noamany, President of Sohag University, stated that in light of the initiative of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi “Bedaya” and the directives of Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the university is preparing its files to participate in the international ranking competition of environmentally friendly universities.”

“Green Metrics”, which aims to motivate the universities to be green, environmentally friendly universities, and to enhance commitment to environmental sustainability standards, as part of the Egyptian state’s efforts to be to a green economy, in light of Egypt’s vision for sustainable development.

Al-Noamany confirmed that he issued an administrative decision to form a team work to prepare the University’s files to participate in this ranking under the supervision of Dr. Khaled Omran, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and Dr. Hamdy Hassanein, Director of the Center of Sustainable Development and General Coordinator of the University’s file.

Dr. Hamdy Hassanein explained that the team work is updating the website of the Center of Sustainable Development in its Arabic and English versions, in addition to preparing all the required files, as uploading the files to the competition’s platform will be completed at the end of next October, adding that the team work includes a distinguished group of staff members and employees

Those who are able to highlight the university’s capabilities in the field of sustainability, especially after the university obtained distinguished positions globally and in Africa for four times in a row in this global ranking of sustainable universities since it participated  in it for the first time  in 2020.