What is the Wadi Environmental Science Centre?
The Wadi Environmental Science Centre (WESC) is the product of many minds and even more pairs of hands. We are a "sustainable development" and "industrial ecology" demonstration and training center dedicated to improving science education and fostering technology transfer so that Egypt can build a robust technical culture: a culture that can "imagineer" a bright future with environmentally sound economic growth.
WESC is a non-profit, field-based immersion learning environment. Visitors from all over the world gain first-hand, hands-on experience in Egypt''''s ecological, agricultural, and industrial environments. They also learn how sustainable development can be achieved in the Arab World through the application of scientific principles and environmentally friendly practices. The entire curriculum is integrated with international and Egyptian standards for science education from Kindergarten through Adult learners. The Wadi Environmental Science Centre brings learning to life by making learning relevant again.
We receive thousands of guests each year, from Egyptian school children to international students and professionals. The Wadi Environmental Science Centre provides courses, workshops, and curricula in topics ranging from Environmental and Development Arabic, Basic Math and Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), Environmental Science, Agro-Ecology, Industrial Ecology, Applied Technology, Renewable Energy, and Permaculture Design.
The Wadi Environmental Science Centre is nestled in the midst of an active and verdant olive plantation. It is located on the desert road between the ancient Giza Pyramids and the world famous Library of Alexandria. Learning occurs in a tranquil, relaxed, and safe atmosphere in comfortable eco-friendly buildings powered by the wind and sun. The Wadi Environmental Science Centre is a place where visitors can work directly with organic gardens, composting, wildlife rescue, domestic farm animals, and renewable energy systems. It is an opportunity to bring science to life in meaningful and empowering ways.