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Futures Lab Initiative

Futures Lab goal is to explore how the future of Egyptian real estate may be adapted to climate change-related challenges, water scarcity, extreme changes in weather patterns, land degradation and large-scale migration, among others. It is a joint effort between AUC Innovation Hub and New Silk Roads, to encourage collaboration between business leaders, architects, researchers and policymakers. Know more about the Futures Lab Initiative.

Five Recommendations for Climate-Resilient Real Estate in Egypt

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With Egypt's population doubling every 30 years, the real estate sector is becoming critical in its impact on climate change. In Futures Lab, we get into a deep conversation with industry leaders to think of innovative, pragmatic, industry-driven solutions, building on the depth of knowledge of AUC.

Ayman Ismail

Director of AUC Innovation Hub

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The Future of “Greening” Real Estate in Egypt; AUC Hosts Futures Lab to Explore Climate-Adaptive Development

November 13, 2022

Ahead of Egypt hosting COP27, the AUC Innovation Hub and New Silk Roads convened a

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Innovation Hub and New Silk Roads Roundtables

May 2022, the Innovation Hub and New Silk Roads convened two roundtables to begin shaping the Futures Lab theme and exploring different conceptions of an Egypt green transition beyond just carbon neutral. The roundtables have been carried out with a group of thought leaders from diverse backgrounds to begin shaping the Futures Lab themes.