Yes, Yes. Assiut University actively develops and supports programs and initiatives that promote responsible aquatic stewardship and the sustainable use of freshwater resources. As a major institution located along the River Nile, the university recognizes the importance of protecting aquatic ecosystems, ensuring water quality, and preserving biodiversity for both environmental sustainability and community well-being.
Through its Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Science, and the Center for Environmental Studies, the university implements a wide range of activities aimed at safeguarding aquatic environments. These include:
- Awareness and training programs for students and local communities on the impacts of pollution, overfishing in inland waters, and unsustainable water use.
- Research projects focusing on water quality monitoring, fish health, freshwater biodiversity, and the ecological impacts of agricultural runoff.
- Community outreach initiatives, especially in rural areas, to promote responsible fishing practices in irrigation canals, natural freshwater bodies, and the River Nile.
- Collaborations with governmental agencies such as the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation to support sustainable freshwater management policies.
- Student-led environmental campaigns addressing issues such as plastic pollution, improper waste disposal, and threats to river ecosystems.
By integrating academic expertise, research, and community engagement, Assiut University demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing stewardship of freshwater environments and supporting sustainable practices that protect Egypt’s vital aquatic resources.
Our university Stewardship policy encourage and maintain good aquatic practices
University Collaboration with Masr Elkher (NGO) in water purification station in AU