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GENERAL INFORMATION

Further information regarding your trip you will receive when booking accomodation and bustransfer Sekem.

• Outward and return flights must be booked individually and independently.
• We recommend to book flights early.
• We recommend arriving earlier or staying longer to visit Cairo and other sights - see also the offer ‘Optional private guided tours’.
• If you want to take the opportunity to see Sekem Wahat Farm, we recommend staying until 30 September.
• International health insurance and travel cancellation insurance must be taken out individually.
• On arrival, a 30-day tourist visa must be obtained at Cairo airport (25 EUR).
• Sekem will organise a transfer from the airport and back. Please refer to the 'Accommodation and Transfer' section for information about service costs.
• In Sekem you will receive full board with organic food and (non-alcoholic) drinks. If meals cannot be taken in Sekem, we will provide packed lunches.The prices for meals during the conference (see conference program) are included in the conference program. Full board in SEKEM outside the conference period costs 37 EUR (2 meals) per day/person, in addition to the room price.

ENVIRONMENTAL TRAVEL IMPACT

The environmental travel impact of this event will be minimised as much as possible by investing in SEKEM’s Greening the Desert programme and Demeter Egypt’s carbon credits for biodynamic smallholder farmers. These initiatives represent tangible and active contributions to offset greenhouse gas emissions. However, the inherent dissonance of environmental impact—particularly for an event focused on sustainable development—remains a persistent challenge.

Striking a balance between mitigation, adaptation, and fostering meaningful global encounters and collaboration continues to be an ongoing endeavour.

ACCOMODATION AND TRANSFER SEKEM
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Accomodation Sekem

The conference prices include meals during the conference (see conference program). Full board in SEKEM outside the conference period costs 37 EUR (2 meals) per day/person, in addition to the room price.

Sekem offers accommodation in single rooms, double rooms and shared rooms.

(Price per night):

• Single room in the main guesthouse: 47.- EUR
• Double room in the main guesthouse: 33.- EUR
• Youth hostel bed with shared bathroom: 18.- EUR
• Youth hostel bed with private bathroom in single room: 30.- EUR
• Youth hostel bed with private bathroom price for a double room: 25.- EUR

Airporttransfer 2 ways per person: 50.- EUR

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Accomodation Ramadan City

As accommodation in Sekem is limited, we recommend booking early; further accommodation (for self-booking) can be found in Ramadan City, 20 minutes by car from Sekem. 

A recommendation of a hotel you can find in short via this Website.

Shuttle/taxi service can be provided.

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SEKEM Initiative was founded with the vision of sustainable development and giving back to the community. It aims to develop the individual, society and environment through a holistic approach which integrates ecology, economy, societal and cultural life. Today, the vision that brought Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish to dig the first well in the vast desert land still resounds in all of SEKEMs activities.

Sustainable development since 1977

The SEKEM story: A miracle in the desert became reality

How one big idea turned the desert green in Egypt

GETTING TO KNOW SEKEM

Please note that Sekem guided tours can no longer be booked individually but are now included in the programme.
 
The programme of the World Goetheanum Forum includes the opportunity to explore the Sekem site through integrated silent walks, guided tours and collaborative activities.
 
You will also have the opportunity to learn about Heliopolis University at the pre-event 'Sustainable Development for Global Impact: Scientific Conference' at Heliopolis University on Wednesday, 24 September from 10 am to 4 pm.
 
At the post-event 'Celebrating Farming: Climate Heroes of Egypt', which takes place on Sunday, 28 September from 10 am to 2 pm, you will have the opportunity to get to know the Sekem-Farm. 

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PRE- AND POSTEVENT SEKEM

We gladly announce the pre-event 'Sustainable Development for Global Impact: Scientific Conference' at Heliopolis University on Wednesday, 24 September from 10 am to 4 pm as well as the post-event 'Celebrating Farming: Climate Heroes of Egypt', which takes place on Sunday, 28 September from 10 am to 2 pm - organised by Sekem.

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Call for Papers & Abstracts | Sustainable Development for Global Impact Scientific Conference | Heliopolis 

Launching of the inaugural edition for Heliopolis University's Scientific Conference: Sustainable Development for Global Impact.

The conference is dedicated to supporting researchers across universities & organizations with innovative solutions for the sustainable development of communities, on national & international levels.

Happening on 23-24 September, the conference is now accepting submissions for papers, until 18 July, tackling the 4 main pillars of sustainable development as follows:

1. Culture: Fostering Human Flourishing and Identity
2. Ecology: Stewarding Our Planet
3. Economy: Building Regenerative Prosperity
4. Society: Cultivating Just and Equitable Communities

For more details on the various tracks in each pillar & submission guidelines, please check the conference concept note and submission form through the link here:
https://linktr.ee/hu.osp

Feel free to check out & engage with the announcements on HU Office of Sponsored Programs social media channels; LinkedIn here, Facebook here & Instagram here.

Please feel free to reach out for any inquiries & I look forward to your participation & hearing from you.

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