In a distinguished setting that witnessed wide attendance by senior officials and representatives of national and international institutions, the Mediterranean Youth Foundation for Development launched the Action Program for LCOY Egypt 2025 at the Alexandria Bibliotheca, with active participation from ministers and prominent academic and religious figures.

The conference also featured recorded statements from:

H.E. Ambassador Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs
H.E. Dr. Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation
H.E. Judge Mohamed Abdel Salam, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders
Dr. Heba Labib, Assistant Vice President for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Nile University
Dr. Mahmoud Seddiq, Vice President of Al-Azhar University
Dr Nima Saeed Abid, Representative of the World Health Organization in Egypt

In addition, speeches were delivered on behalf of the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, as well as the Ministries of Local Development, Awqaf, Social Solidarity, and Agriculture.The conference also featured speeches from Dr. Mohamed Refay, CEO of Misr El Kheir Foundation; Dr. Mohamed Hassan Youssef,First Undersecretary for Economic Entities and Units Sector at National Investment Bank; and Dr. Mohamed El-Sawy, Vice President for the Delta Region at Al-Azhar University.

✨ Mr. Youssef Aroog, Founder and President of the Board of Trustees of MYF, expressed his pride in the wide participation from ministries, governmental bodies, civil society, religious institutions, academic entities, and the banking sector. He noted that this strong presence reflects the state’s keen interest in supporting youth-led climate initiatives that contribute to enhancing Egypt’s image globally.

Dr. Youssef Wardany, former Assistant of the Ministers of Youth and Sports, emphasized that the conference aligns with Egypt’s national policies to address climate change. He highlighted that these efforts have been strengthened by H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi through the launch of the National Climate Change Strategy 2050, the establishment of the National Council for Climate Change, and the enactment of a package of laws promoting the green transition and renewable energy.

The event concluded with a session titled “Expedition to the Sustainable Erasmus World”, presented by Mr. Youssef Aroog, Founder and President of the Board of Trustees of MYF, and Ms. Nadine Gad, Intern at MYF Paid Internship Program. This was followed by a climate-themed competition facilitated by Mr. Abdelhalim Mohamed, Executive Director of the MYF, which included the distribution of cash prizes to the participants.