About the Center for Applied Research on the Environment and Sustainability (CARES)
The mission of CARES is to guide sustainable development efforts in Egypt, the region, and beyond by providing holistic academic programs, applied interdisciplinary research, and community services for improving lives and livelihoods while safeguarding natural resources for future generations to come.
CARES News
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Honored Guests Visit CARES Facilities
With AUC's Climate Change Initiative ramping up ahead of Egypt hosting the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), The Center...
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Hani Sewilam Wins Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus Award
Hani Sewilam, professor at AUC’s Institute of Global Health and Human Ecology and CARES director, has been awarded the 2022 Water Energy Foo...
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Sustainable Development Students Named on School of Sciences and Engineering 2022 Honors List
Sustainable Development Program, announced two recipients of this year’s School of Sciences and Engineering Honors List.
Research
The Center for Applied Research on Energy and Sustainability (CARES) focuses on research activities related to water, energy, and food, while recognizing their interconnectedness. Its primary objective is to develop urban agriculture solutions. The CARES research team primarily tackles the challenges of water scarcity, food security, and high energy consumption.
Publications
The Center for Applied Research on the Environment and Sustainability (CARES) is actively engaged in research and publications related to various aspects of sustainability.
Community Initiatives
Water Academy Project
This project seeks to establish a Water Academy at CARES to serve as a learning hub and research center for water efficiency best management practices. It aims to raise awareness for efficient and sustainable water usage to help in eradicating water scarcity.
EduCamp I, II, and III
Education for sustainable development (ESD) enables every human being to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values necessary to shape a sustainable future. It focuses on including key sustainable development principles in teaching and learning, covering various topics such as climate change.
DeVilag
This initiative aims to support the Egyptian rural community improve agricultural productivity, enable more sustainable food production, develop poor villages, and enhance farmers’ income and their living conditions to prevent mass migration to Egyptian cities and across national borders.
Career-Ready Students
Biology senior, Malak Abdelhai tells us all about her experience as a research intern at (CARES).
Watch VideoBiology senior, Malak Abdelhai tells us all about her experience as a research intern at (CARES).
Watch VideoContact Us
Center for Applied Research on the Environment and Sustainability
The American University in Cairo
School of Sciences and Engineering
AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74. New Cairo 11835
t: +2 02 2615 3072
Email: cares@aucegypt.edu