Green Faculty Profile – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVTM), Benha University

1. Governance & Commitment

• FVTM aligns with Benha University’s Community Service & Environmental Development sector and the University’s Green Faculty portal framework, providing a structure to register and report sustainability activities.
• Sustainability actions are embedded in faculty plans, community service annual plans, and veterinary teaching hospital practices.
• The faculty’s approach follows national green campus guidance in Egypt and supports Egypt Vision 2030 goals.

2. Energy Efficiency & Climate Impact

• Progressive replacement of lighting with efficient alternatives and optimization of operating schedules for classrooms, labs, and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
• Good housekeeping and preventive maintenance to minimize electricity consumption and reduce indirect emissions.

3. Water Conservation

• Water-saving practices in laboratories, clinics, and farm units (e.g., awareness signage, leak reporting, and scheduled maintenance).
• Student and staff awareness on rational water use integrated within lab orientations and community campaigns.

4. Waste Reduction & Safe Disposal

• Segregation of general, recyclable, and hazardous waste in labs and clinical areas, with safe disposal of biological and chemical materials according to occupational safety procedures.
• Paper and plastics recycling where available; reduction of single-use items in training and events; digital-first dissemination for awareness materials.

5. Sustainable Transportation

• Pedestrian-friendly internal circulation and minimized use of internal fuel-based transport within faculty premises.
• Coordination of group transport for field convoys and external events when feasible to reduce trip emissions.

6. Green Spaces & Environmental Quality

• Maintenance and enhancement of green areas around academic buildings and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital to improve air quality and thermal comfort.
• Tree-planting and landscaping initiatives integrated into community service and student activities.

7. Education, Research & Awareness

• Integration of sustainability, animal welfare, food safety, and zoonoses into curricula and student projects across programs (e.g., Food Quality & Control; Biotechnology & Biological Analysis; Pet Medicine & Surgery).
• Hands-on training in safe lab practices, biosecurity, and environmental health as part of clinical rotations and hospital training.
• Student participation in exhibitions, forums, and field visits (e.g., employment forums and sector exhibitions) to connect sustainability, industry practice, and employability.

8. Community Engagement & Outreach

• Extensive veterinary convoys across Qalyubia governorate delivering free diagnosis, treatment, vaccination guidance, and awareness on animal health, One Health, and environmental protection.
• Participation in university exhibitions and national initiatives to raise public awareness on veterinary public health, responsible use of resources, and sustainability culture.

9. Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Alignment with the 10 core axes of Egypt’s Green University indicators (infrastructure, energy, water, waste, transportation, environmental quality, awareness, governance, laws compliance, and social responsibility).
• Ongoing documentation through the Community Service & Environmental Development sector and readiness to map evidence to national and international green campus rubrics.

10. Evidence & Useful Links (for internal use)

• Benha University official portal – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (news, community service, units, programs).
• Benha University Green Faculty portal structure (Community Service & Environmental Development sector).
• Sample national Green University strategy axes (e.g., Alexandria University Green University Strategy) consistent with Egypt Vision 2030.