URBAN PROGRAMS STRATEGIC URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND CITIES AND C LIMATE C HANGE MAPPING OF RELEVANT INSTITUTIONS AND CENTERS OF COMPETENCE
Arab Academy of Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) Category: Research and training institute
Country: Egypt
Director: Dr. Mohamed Farghaly Contact: P.O. Box 1029 Alexandria Egypt Tel:(+203) 5622366 - 5622388 Fax: (+203) 5622525 - 5610950 Email: aastmt@aastmt.org Website: www.aast.edu Missions: The AASTMT carries out its activities in the fields of education, training and research in its headquarters in Egypt, in the cities of Alexandria, Cairo and Aswan. The AASTMT has played a leading role in offering distinguished services by keeping abreast with the rapid global pace in education, training and scientific research. It has also provided various activities and training programs in the fields that support the use of computing, Information Technology and communication. The AASTMT gives special importance to strengthening cooperation in the fields of education, training and research with the United Nations' specialized organizations and on top of them is the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Maritime University (IMU). Besides, there is a need for reinforcing the joint Arab work and providing assistance through programs, projects and technical support to foster the local and regional activities, a major element for realizing sustainable development in the Arab countries. Relevance to the CMI urban programs: UD2—Urban vulnerability to climate change; climate-appropriate urban development Date of entry: June 2010