Egypt’s SEKEM Honored with UNEP’s 2024 Champions of the Earth Award
On December 10th, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) announced that SEKEM has been honored as one of the 2024 Champions of the Earth. Notably, we are the sole recipient from …
EnterpriseAM Talks to our CEO, Mr. Helmy Abouleish About our ‘Greening the Desert’ Project
We were really excited to have our CEO, Mr. Helmy Abouleish, talk with EnterpriseAM about our Greening the Desert Project in Al Wahat Al Bahariya Oasis! This project embodies our Economy of …
Discover SEKEM: Join Beluga Reisen for an Unforgettable Farm Experience in August 2027!
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming trip to SEKEM Farm in August 2027, organized by Beluga Reisen, a premier German tour operator based in Göttingen, renowned for its exceptional …
SEKEM at UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh: Greening the Desert and Combating Desertification
We are excited to actively participate in UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh – taking place from 2 to 13 December – alongside Future Economy Forum and NOW Partners and in collaboration …
Helmy Abouleish at the Resilience Hub: Embracing Agriculture as a Key Solution for Climate Change
Watch our CEO, Mr. Helmy Abouleish, during the “Uniting Systems for Adaptation Action under the Sharm Al Sheikh Agenda” event. Mr. Helmy outlines our 47-year journey in transforming local communities through biodynamic …
#COP29 Initiatives: SEKEM Advocates for Organic Agriculture as a Key Solution for Climate Action
In a significant representation at COP29, SEKEM, Heliopolis University, and the Egyptian Biodynamic Association (EBDA) took center stage to highlight the crucial role of organic and biodynamic agriculture in combating …
SEKEM’s CEO, Helmy Abouleish Named Climate Champion “Impact Maker” for 2024
We are excited to announce that our CEO, Mr. Helmy Abouleish, has been recognized as one of this year’s Climate Champions “Impact Makers“, for his innovative work in biodynamic farming, …
#Thrilling Media Mention – Reuters: Social enterprises are critical actors in protecting biodiversity
In a recent – cool – media feature, Reuters showcased SEKEM as a leading example of how social enterprises can effectively create impact at the intersection of economic growth, social …
In Conversation with Helmy Abouleish on Driving Sustainability and Renewable Energy in Egypt
In the lead-up to Egypt Energy 2024, Our CEO, Mr. Helmy Aboulesih, engaged in a discussion with Anoushka Manidhar about sustainability and renewable energy. The full article on Energy & Utilities explores …
#COP29 Initiatives: Supporting Egypt’s farmers to adapt and build resilience to climate impacts
We are thrilled to participate in the Climate Champions‘ “Food Systems Call to Action” initiative. This initiative calls upon both non-state actors and governments to undertake immediate actions aimed at transforming …
Harvesting Love: SEKEM Autumn Festival 2024 Celebrates 47 Years of Green Innovation and Community Spirit!
On October 24th, we celebrated our Annual Autumn Festival on SEKEM’s farm near Belbies, marking the beginning of a new season with a heartwarming gathering. This year’s festival, themed “Organizational …
Watch the 2nd session of the EARA | European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture’s Roundtable Series
In case you missed it! Watch our CEO, Mr. Helmy Abouleish, in an interesting discussion on regenerative agriculture during the 2nd session of the EARA | European Alliance for Regenerative …
Featured in Forbes: To Feed 10 Billion People By 2050, All You Need Is Love!
This was published first on Forbes. Thrilled to be featured in Forbes as part of their coverage on The Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian‘s 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity. This recognition highlights …
Celebrating 100 Years of Biodynmaic Agriculture with Sektion für Landwirtschaft
As the world faces various environmental challenges, biodynamic agriculture offers a holistic solution. For 100 years, biodynamic farming practices have been cultivating healthy soil, promoting biodiversity, and creating resilient ecosystems. …
Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development launches a new initiative to prepare students for labor market needs
In preparation for the new academic year, Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development, a pioneer in higher education, organized a media tour at its campus, to announce the launch of its …
SEKEM’s Isis Completes First Carbon Credit Transaction with the Egyptian Biodynamic Association (EBDA)
We are excited to celebrate a significant milestone in Egypt’s and Africa’s sustainable finance landscape. Isis for Food Manufacturing, a SEKEM Holding Company, has successfully completed its first carbon credit …
SEKEM CEO Helmy Abouleish Selected as Top 50 Finalist for Africa’s Business Heroes 2024
Helmy Abouleish, CEO of SEKEM Group in Egypt, has been selected as one of the Top 50 finalists for Africa’s Business Heroes 2024. This prestigious competition recognizes and supports innovative …
Mr. Helmy Abouleish Celebrates 100 Years of Biodynamics with Heart & Soil Magazine
Heart and Soil Magazine sits down with our CEO, Mr. Helmy Abouleish, to celebrate 100 years of biodynamic agriculture. The interview delves into the power of regenerative agriculture and how …
Celebrating a New Milestone: SEKEM Empowers Egyptian Farmers with the Egyptian Biodynamic Association
We are thrilled to support the EBDA in celebrating the distribution of Economy of Love carbon credit proceeds to small-scale Egyptian farmers across all governorates. This groundbreaking initiative not only recognizes and rewards …
Sign of hope:100 trees planted in Egyptian White Desert. Recipient of Future Economy Vision Award Otto visits Al Wahat project
On the occasion of hosting the World Future Forum Annual Meeting in Egypt, Prof. Dr. Michael Otto, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Otto Group and Co-Founder of the …