Thrilling news! SEKEM and EBDA are making a global impact! 🏆 We are honored to share that SEKEM and the Egyptian Biodynamic Association (EBDA) are one of the recipients of this year's prestigious Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity! Alongside the other two winners, Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (India) and scientist Rattan Lal (USA/India), we were selected for our pioneering work in advocating biodynamic agriculture and empowering local farmers in Egypt to transition to regenerative practices. Our delegation led by our CEO, Mr. Helmy Abouleish, with Mr. Justus Harm, Co-executive Director at EBDA and Economy of Love, and Ms. Naglaa Ahmed, Project Manager and Consultant at EBDA were awarded the prize by former Federal Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, President of the Jury, today at the award ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal. This prestigious award is a testament to our dedication in scaling biodynamic solutions that benefit local communities, the environment, and the planet. 🌍 Congratulations to our team and all the 2024 Gulbenkian Prize winners! #SEKEMGroup #47YearsOfSustainableDevelopment #GulbenkianPrize2024 فخورون بالإعلان عن اختيار سيكم والجمعية المصرية للزراعة الحيوية ضمن الفائزين بجائزة كولبنكيان للإنسانية لهذا العام! تم اختيار سيكم والجمعية المصرية تقديراً لجهودنا الرائدة في دعم الزراعة الحيوية وتمكين المزارعين المحليين في مصر للانتقال إلى الممارسات الزراعة الحيوية إلى جانب الفائزين الآخرين، وهم مجتمع أندرا براديش للزراعة الحيوية (الهند) والعالم راتان لال (الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية/الهند). وتسلم رئيس سيكم التنفيذى، الاستاذ حلمي أبو العيش، و الاستاذ يوستوس هرم، المدير التنفيذي المشارك في الجمعية المصرية للزراعة الحيوية واقتصاد المحبة، والاستاذة نجلاء أحمد، مدير المشروع والمستشار في الجمعية المصرية للزراعة الحيوية، الجائزة من أنجيلا ميركل، المستشارة الألمانية السابقة ورئيسة لجنة التحكيم، خلال حفل توزيع الجوائز اليوم في لشبونة، البرتغال. وتعد هذه الجائزة بمثابة تكريم لجهودنا في توسيع نطاق حلول الزراعة الحيوية التي تفيد المجتمعات المحلية والبيئة والكوكب. 🌍 تهانينا لفريقنا ولجميع الفائزين بجائزة كولبنكيان لهذا العام! #سيكم_جروب #47_سنة_من_التنمية_المستدامة #جائزة_كولبنكيان_2024
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The SEKEM Group, founded in 1977, is a producer, processor and marketer of organic and biodynamic groceries, dried foods, textiles and natural pharmaceuticals in Egypt, the Arab region and the international market. SEKEM consists of multiple individual firms organized as a holding company, together with the group’s NGO-branch, including the Society for Cultural Development in Egypt and the Egyptian BioDynamic Association. Complying with SEKEM’s business model that economic profit should directly feed social engagement, the NGOs develops and manages scientific, cultural and social activities with the aim of human development. The SEKEM Development Foundation operates a school, a vocational training centre and a medical clinic among others. SEKEM introduced biodynamic farming to the Arab region and continues to promote it through the Egyptian Biodynamic Society (EBDA) and the Centre for Organic Agriculture in Egypt (COAE). Over 800 farms in Egypt, Sudan and Uganda are associated with SEKEM, and ecologically farm over 6.500 acres of land. SEKEM employs more than 2.000 people. The Group is a national market leader for herbal teas. Its headquarters are located in Cairo, Egypt.
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🌱 Congratulations to SEKEM Group UN Environment Programme Champion of the Earth 2024! 🌱 SEKEM has been honored in the Entrepreneurial Vision category for its groundbreaking efforts in sustainable agriculture. By promoting biodynamic farming and advancing afforestation and reforestation, SEKEM has turned desert landscapes into thriving agricultural communities. As a past winner of the UNCCD Land4Life Award, SEKEM’s work exemplifies the power of innovation and dedication in restoring degraded land and achieving sustainable development. We applaud SEKEM for its inspiring contribution to a greener, more resilient future! #ChampionsOfTheEarth #UNited4Land #RegenerativeAgriculture
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UNEP’s 2024 Champions of the Earth represents the United Nations' highest environmental accolade, celebrating innovative and sustainable solutions to land degradation, desertification, and drought. Since 2005, this award has honored 122 exceptional laureates for their outstanding and inspirational environmental leadership. Meet this year's six bold environmental leaders who are making a difference: • Sonia Guajajara • Amy Bowers Cordalis • Gabriel Paun • SEKEM Group • Lu QI • Madhav Gadgil Learn more about their stories here: https://lnkd.in/dbeXkJWi #EarthChamps #GenerationRestoration United Nations UN Environment Programme
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We are truly honored to be recognized by H.E Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat , who congratulated SEKEM and our CEO, Mr. Helmy Abouleish, for being named this year's UN Environment Programme Champions of the Earth. This award reinforces our commitment to make a real difference by adopting sustainable practices. We aim to lead by example and inspire others to take action for a better, more sustainable future! #SEKEMGroup #EarthChamps #47yearsofsustainabledevelopment #GenerationRestoration
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🌍 Congratulations to #Egypt's SEKEM Group for being named one of this year's six UN Environment Programme Champions of the Earth in the "Entrepreneurial Vision" category! 🌱 And a round of applause to CEO Helmy Abouleish for carrying forward the visionary legacy of his father, Ibrahim Abouleish, & fostering an "Economy of Love" that harmonizes nature, human #development & #sustainability. Named after the hieroglyph for "vitality of the sun," this is a well-deserved honor for SEKEM's groundbreaking work in biodynamic agriculture, countering desertification, building resilient food systems, & addressing the #climate crisis. #EarthChamps #Egypt #ClimateAction Read to know more about their story: https://lnkd.in/dXBqshq4 📍📸: At #COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. أتوجه بالتهنئة لمجموعة «سيكم» المصرية ورئيسها التنفيذي السيد/ حلمي أبو عيش، لحصول مبادرتها حول الزراعة المستدامة، على جائزة أبطال الأرض لعام ٢٠٢٤ في فئة الرؤية الريادية، من برنامج الأمم المتحدة للبيئة؛ لتعكس الدور الذي يُمكن أن يقوم به القطاع الخاص لحماية الأرض وتعزيز الاستدامة.
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SEKEM Group has literally turned the desert green. After celebrating the first payouts to their farmers for improving natural capital, SEKEM Group is once again making headlines. They just announced a remarkable achievement: SEKEM Group has been honored as one of the recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Earth award by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). This prestigious accolade represents the highest environmental honor awarded by the UN, recognizing trailblazers who are making significant strides in protecting our planet and its inhabitants. SEKEM Group has received this award in the “Entrepreneurial Vision” category, which acknowledges their exceptional leadership and innovative initiatives aimed at addressing critical issues such as land degradation, drought, and desertification. This recognition underscores their commitment to sustainable practices and their role in transforming agriculture in Egypt. To get a glimpse of this achievement, watch the official film featuring SEKEM, linked in this post. This award serves as a powerful testament to SEKEM’s dedication to expanding their impact. They aim to support 40,000 farmers by 2025 through biodynamic farming practices. Additionally, it highlights their 'Economy of Love' model, which is gaining increasing recognition globally as a viable solution to combat climate change. Congratulations to SEKEM, truly a world leader in sustainable development! The Landbanking Group is honored to be a partner. https://lnkd.in/dsY86MAR
How one big idea turned the desert green in Egypt
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Being recognized as one of the recipients of this year's UN Environment Programme Champions of the Earth Award in the "Entrepreneurial Vision" category is a great honor for our commitment to biodynamic agriculture as a sustainable solution to global challenges, including climate change. Watch the official film celebrating our achievement here: https://bit.ly/3BlLkaa #SEKEMGroup #HeliopolisUniversity #47yearsofsustainabledevelopment #GenerationRestoration يأتي تكريم مجموعة سيكم كواحدة من الحاصلين على جائزة "أبطال الأرض" من برنامج الأمم المتحدة للبيئة لهذا العام في فئة "الرؤية الريادية" شرف عظيم للتأكيد على التزامنا بالزراعة الحيوية كحل مستدام للتحديات العالمية، بما في ذلك تغير المناخ. شاهد الفيلم الرسمي الذي يحتفل بإنجازنا هنا: https://bit.ly/3BlLkaa #سيكم_جروب #47_سنة_من_التنمية_المستدامة #جامعة_هليوبوليس
🌱 Congratulations to SEKEM Group UN Environment Programme Champion of the Earth 2024! 🌱 SEKEM has been honored in the Entrepreneurial Vision category for its groundbreaking efforts in sustainable agriculture. By promoting biodynamic farming and advancing afforestation and reforestation, SEKEM has turned desert landscapes into thriving agricultural communities. As a past winner of the UNCCD Land4Life Award, SEKEM’s work exemplifies the power of innovation and dedication in restoring degraded land and achieving sustainable development. We applaud SEKEM for its inspiring contribution to a greener, more resilient future! #ChampionsOfTheEarth #UNited4Land #RegenerativeAgriculture
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We’re excited to share that #SEKEM is one of the recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Earth Award from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)! We were recognized in the “Entrepreneurial Vision” category for our efforts in tackling important issues such as land degradation, drought, and desertification. This award reflects our dedication to biodynamic farming and our mission to transform agriculture in Egypt. To learn more about our achievement, check out the official film featuring SEKEM here: https://bit.ly/3BlLkaa #SEKEMGroup #HeliopolisUniversity #47yearsofsustainabledevelopment #GenerationRestoration يسعدنا مشاركتكم خبر فوز "مجموعة سيكم" بجائزة أبطال الأرض لعام 2024 من برنامج الأمم المتحدة للبيئة (UNEP)! ولقد تم تكريمنا في فئة "الرؤية الريادية" لجهودنا في معالجة قضايا هامة مثل تدهور الأراضي والجفاف والتصحر. تعكس هذه الجائزة جهودنا في مجالات الزراعة الحيوية ومهمتنا لتحويل الزراعة في مصر. لمعرفة المزيد عن إنجازنا، شاهد الفيلم الرسمي للاحتفاء ب "سيكم" من هنا: https://bit.ly/3BlLkaa #سيكم_جروب #47_سنة_من_التنمية_المستدامة #جامعة_هليوبوليس
The 2024 UNEP #EarthChamps are here! This year’s laureates are leading efforts to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification around the world. 🇧🇷 A minister safeguarding Indigenous territories 🇺🇸 An advocate restoring a river’s lifeblood 🇷🇴 A defender fighting for old-growth forests 🇨🇳 A scientist turning deserts green 🇮🇳 An ecologist championing community conservation 🇪🇬 An initiative transforming desert into fertile farmland Find out more about their brave work as part of #GenerationRestoration: https://lnkd.in/gHxPkatS
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Across the UAE, there are exciting developments across the public and private sectors in the regenerative agriculture space. At COP16 Riyadh, Nour Al Jundi, Liliana Slowinska, Helmy Abouleish, and Laila Al Dhaheri discussed “Regenerative Agriculture as a Solution to Desertification” on a panel moderated by Sheikh Dr. Majid. #AcceleratingActionTogether #COP16Riyadh وزارة التغير المناخي والبيئة Ministry of Climate Change and Environment SOMA MATER Below Farm International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) SEKEM Group COP16Riyadh
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NOW Partners Foundation is honored to collaborate with Imar, Engineering Consultants and Climate Solutions at COP16Riyadh. NOW's CEO Walter Link shared the stage with Eng Khalid Al Othman, President of Imar, Engineering Consultants and Climate Solutions, Helmy Abouleish, CEO SEKEM Group and Thoraya Seada, Economy of Love . In the session "Shaping a Greener Future through Carbon Sequestration and Land Rehabilitation" speakers discussed the important potential of whole system carbon credits for financings of climate solutions and as a systemic model of solutions that support carbon sequestration and reversal of desertification globally. ➡️ Heartfelt thanks to Eng Khalid Al Othman and the Imar team for their partnership and collaboration. ➡️Upcoming in week 2 of COP16 join NOW's Blue Zone official side events: Mon 9 Dec, 11:00-12:30 (room MET-01) Regenerative Agriculture and Nature-based, Science-backed Innovation: Empowering Farmers as Stewards Tues 10 Dec, 18:00 - 19:30 (room MET-07) Regenerative Agriculture vs. Mechanistic Farming: Building Resilience and Nourishing Communities Wed 11 Dec, 09:00 to 10:30 (room MET-06) Regenerative Agriculture and the Private Sector: Meeting Demand, Combating Food Loss & Waste Wed 11 Dec, 13:00-14.30 (room MET-07) Regenerative Agriculture and Financing the Transition: Mainstreaming Investment for Resilience ➡️ Full NOW & Future Economy Forum Schedule: https://lnkd.in/eRZjgxYx #COP16 #RegenerativeValueCreation
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Our participation at COP16Riyadh continues! Yesterday, On #WorldSoilDay, the conference focused on “sustainable agri-food systems”. We joined esteemed partners such as Future Economy Forum, NOW Partners Foundation, Imar, Engineering Consultants, UNDP, AEON Collective, and the Agroecology Coalition. Together, we engaged in discussions addressing critical topics including innovative farming models, agroecology, and adaptation strategies for desertified lands. Our delegation, led by SEKEM’s CEO Mr. Helmy Abouleish and Dr. Thoraya Seada from the Carbon Footprint Center (CFC) at Heliopolis University, presented “SEKEM” as a successful case study in combating desertification. They highlighted the essential roles of afforestation and restoration in carbon capture and emphasized how organic agriculture can address various challenges while improving farmers’ livelihoods. We were honored to welcome HH Princess Mashael AlShalan and Princess Noura bint Turki Al-Saud from AEON Collective in our discussions on land degradation and the potential of regenerative agriculture. Their participation underscored the urgent need for comprehensive frameworks that prioritize sustainable land management and resilient food systems, which are essential for implementing effective solutions to these pressing challenges. #COP16Riyadh has provided a rich tapestry of interactions with stakeholders, deepening our commitment to sharing our model and reinforcing our belief that collective action is vital for driving meaningful change. #SEKEMGroup #HeliopolisUniversity #47yearsofsustainabledevelopment تستمر مشاركتنا في مؤتمر #COP16Riyadh! الأمس، في #اليوم_العالمي_للتربة، ركز المؤتمر على "أنظمة الأغذية الزراعية المستدامة". انضممنا إلى شركاء ملهمين مثل منتدى اقتصاد المستقبل، وشركاء الان، ومستشاري هندسة إعمار، وبرنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي UNDP، ومجموعة AEON، وتحالف الزراعة البيئية. شاركنا معاً في مناقشات تناولت موضوعات هامة مثل نماذج الزراعة المبتكرة، والزراعة البيئية، والممارسات العضوية المتجددة، واستراتيجيات التكيف مع الأراضي المتصحرة. قدم وفدنا، بقيادة رئيس سيكم التنفيذي، الأستاذ حلمي أبو العيش والدكتورة ثريا سعدة من مركز البصمة الكربونية بجامعة هليوبوليس، "سيكم" كدراسة حالة ناجحة في مكافحة التصحر. وسلطوا الضوء على الأدوار الأساسية للتشجير واستصلاح الأراضي في احتجاز الكربون كما أكدوا على كيف يمكن للزراعة العضوية معالجة التحديات المختلفة مع تحسين سبل عيش المزارعين. لقد تشرفنا بمشاركة سمو الأميرة مشاعل الشعلان وسمو الأميرة نورة بنت تركي آل سعود من مجموعة أيون في مناقشاتنا حول تدهور الأراضي وإمكانات الزراعة المتجددة. وقد أكدت مشاركتهما على الحاجة الملحة إلى أطر شاملة تعطي الأولوية للإدارة المستدامة للأراضي وأنظمة الغذاء المرنة، والتي تعد ضرورية لتنفيذ حلول فعالة لهذه التحديات الملحة. لقد وفر مؤتمر #COP16Riyadh نسيجًا غنيًا من التفاعلات مع أصحاب الأطراف المعنية من المجالات المختلفة، مما أدى إلى تعميق التزامنا بمشاركة نموذجنا وتعزيز إيماننا بأن العمل الجماعي أمر حيوي لإحداث تغيير هادف. #سيكم_جروب #47_سنة_من_التنمية_المستدامة #جامعة_هليوبوليس