Amir Gohar
@amirgohar.bsky.social
Prof: Landscape | Urbanism | Tourism
Alum: @UCBerkeley @OxfordBrookes @Erasmus @UWEBristol
Landscape Institute AMLI | ESLA Founder & Board | IFLA | AMAKEN Placemaking coFounder | #CelebrateYourLocalJaneJacobs
Father of two daughters | Traveler | Chocoholic
Alum: @UCBerkeley @OxfordBrookes @Erasmus @UWEBristol
Landscape Institute AMLI | ESLA Founder & Board | IFLA | AMAKEN Placemaking coFounder | #CelebrateYourLocalJaneJacobs
Father of two daughters | Traveler | Chocoholic
Greetings from Dublin 🇮🇪
This to wish everyone here a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. 🎄🎄🎄
This to wish everyone here a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. 🎄🎄🎄
December 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Greetings from Dublin 🇮🇪
This to wish everyone here a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. 🎄🎄🎄
This to wish everyone here a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. 🎄🎄🎄
Carnegie has released the full compendium: "Understanding the Future of Global Climate Movements". My contribution appears as Chapter 9 Page 69 "Climate Activism Across Urban and Rural Divides in the Middle East". The entire volume offers valuable insights & is well worth reading. shorturl.at/fX8nE
November 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Carnegie has released the full compendium: "Understanding the Future of Global Climate Movements". My contribution appears as Chapter 9 Page 69 "Climate Activism Across Urban and Rural Divides in the Middle East". The entire volume offers valuable insights & is well worth reading. shorturl.at/fX8nE
I would like to thank the editorial team at AJLA for publishing my pedagogical article titled “Commentary: Theory and Practice in Teaching Landscape Architecture.”
أشكر فريق المجلة الأفريقية لهندسة اللاندسكيب على نشر : النظرية والتطبيق في تدريس هندسة اللاندسكيب
www.ajlajournal.org/articles/com...
أشكر فريق المجلة الأفريقية لهندسة اللاندسكيب على نشر : النظرية والتطبيق في تدريس هندسة اللاندسكيب
www.ajlajournal.org/articles/com...
Commentary: Theory and Practice in Teaching Landscape Architecture | AJLA
Issue 10 - Reframing the African Landscape: Landscape architecture educators often continue teaching and introducing innovative ideas with limited opportunities for critical reflection, particularly r...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I would like to thank the editorial team at AJLA for publishing my pedagogical article titled “Commentary: Theory and Practice in Teaching Landscape Architecture.”
أشكر فريق المجلة الأفريقية لهندسة اللاندسكيب على نشر : النظرية والتطبيق في تدريس هندسة اللاندسكيب
www.ajlajournal.org/articles/com...
أشكر فريق المجلة الأفريقية لهندسة اللاندسكيب على نشر : النظرية والتطبيق في تدريس هندسة اللاندسكيب
www.ajlajournal.org/articles/com...
Pleased to see this policy brief titled: “Landscape Architects’ Position on European Policies.” It was fruitful to collaborate with Niek Hazendonk on the Tourism section (Page 44). @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social #Med_NET #ESLA_EG #IFLA_Europe
The PDF in downloadable from:
shorturl.at/acZXd
The PDF in downloadable from:
shorturl.at/acZXd
October 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Pleased to see this policy brief titled: “Landscape Architects’ Position on European Policies.” It was fruitful to collaborate with Niek Hazendonk on the Tourism section (Page 44). @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social #Med_NET #ESLA_EG #IFLA_Europe
The PDF in downloadable from:
shorturl.at/acZXd
The PDF in downloadable from:
shorturl.at/acZXd
Finally this article is out. It explores how urban and rural communities in Egypt, Morocco, and Jordan respond differently to climate change impacts and state attempts to reverse them. carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
Climate Activism Across Urban and Rural Divides in the Middle East
How urban and rural communities in Egypt, Morocco, and Jordan respond differently to climate change impacts and state attempts to reverse them.
carnegieendowment.org
October 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Finally this article is out. It explores how urban and rural communities in Egypt, Morocco, and Jordan respond differently to climate change impacts and state attempts to reverse them. carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
As an ESLA founding member & IFLA delegate, I am pleased to represent the Egyptian Society of Landscape Architects in the IFLA World Council 2025 at Nantes. I am extremely encouraged by the recognition of ESLA's progress. Thanks to my fellow board & to IFLA Africa for their invaluable support.
September 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
As an ESLA founding member & IFLA delegate, I am pleased to represent the Egyptian Society of Landscape Architects in the IFLA World Council 2025 at Nantes. I am extremely encouraged by the recognition of ESLA's progress. Thanks to my fellow board & to IFLA Africa for their invaluable support.
I was pleasantly surprised to come across this feature in a Moroccan newspaper today. The success of round two of Celebrate Your Local Jane Jacobs (CLJJ) is a testimony of the importance of the initiative.
celebrateyourlocaljanejacobs.org
#CelebrateYourLocalJaneJacobs
celebrateyourlocaljanejacobs.org
#CelebrateYourLocalJaneJacobs
August 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I was pleasantly surprised to come across this feature in a Moroccan newspaper today. The success of round two of Celebrate Your Local Jane Jacobs (CLJJ) is a testimony of the importance of the initiative.
celebrateyourlocaljanejacobs.org
#CelebrateYourLocalJaneJacobs
celebrateyourlocaljanejacobs.org
#CelebrateYourLocalJaneJacobs
مقالتي الأخيرة حول توافق محميات البحر الأحمر مع السياحة البيئية (متوفرة أيضًا باللغة الأنجليزيه)
aps.aucegypt.edu/ar/articles/...
aps.aucegypt.edu/ar/articles/...
حلول للسياسات البديلة | هل تتوافق مناطق البحر الأحمر المحمية مع السياحة البيئية؟
يناقش هذا المقال غياب الأطر القانونية الواضحة لتنظيم السياحة البيئية في محميات البحر الأحمر بمصر
aps.aucegypt.edu
August 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
مقالتي الأخيرة حول توافق محميات البحر الأحمر مع السياحة البيئية (متوفرة أيضًا باللغة الأنجليزيه)
aps.aucegypt.edu/ar/articles/...
aps.aucegypt.edu/ar/articles/...
My recent piece on the compatibility of the Red Sea parks with ecotourism (Available in Arabic as well)
aps.aucegypt.edu/en/articles/...
aps.aucegypt.edu/en/articles/...
Alternative Policy Solutions | Are the Red Sea Protected Areas Compatible for Ecotourism?
This article discusses the lack of clear legal frameworks for regulating ecotourism in Egypt's Red Sea protected areas
aps.aucegypt.edu
August 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
My recent piece on the compatibility of the Red Sea parks with ecotourism (Available in Arabic as well)
aps.aucegypt.edu/en/articles/...
aps.aucegypt.edu/en/articles/...
In tomorrow’s conference: "Mediterranean Coastal Landscape: From Protection to Productivity” in the Bauhaus in Rome, I will present the important role of landscapes on Egypt's North Coast, addressing the various levels of planning and decision-making. #ESLA #IFLA Med_Net Working Group
May 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Published today: my article explores the expanded role landscape architects can play in addressing climate change in Egypt. Thanks to Carnegie's Middle East Program in DC.
مقالي عن الدور المتنامي الذي يمكن أن يلعبه مهندسو اللاندسكيب في معالجة تغير المناخ في مصر
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
مقالي عن الدور المتنامي الذي يمكن أن يلعبه مهندسو اللاندسكيب في معالجة تغير المناخ في مصر
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
Engaging Egypt’s Landscape Architects to Combat Climate Change
There are climate risks across the national, regional, and local levels. Egypt is facing a particular struggle without integrated engagement from landscape architects.
carnegieendowment.org
April 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Published today: my article explores the expanded role landscape architects can play in addressing climate change in Egypt. Thanks to Carnegie's Middle East Program in DC.
مقالي عن الدور المتنامي الذي يمكن أن يلعبه مهندسو اللاندسكيب في معالجة تغير المناخ في مصر
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
مقالي عن الدور المتنامي الذي يمكن أن يلعبه مهندسو اللاندسكيب في معالجة تغير المناخ في مصر
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
In the Int. Women Day, I would like to share the launching video of the 2nd round (2025) of the CLJJ initiative. Please visit the website and submit an application or nominate a dedicated woman you know.
celebrateyourlocaljanejacobs.org
celebrateyourlocaljanejacobs.org
March 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In the Int. Women Day, I would like to share the launching video of the 2nd round (2025) of the CLJJ initiative. Please visit the website and submit an application or nominate a dedicated woman you know.
celebrateyourlocaljanejacobs.org
celebrateyourlocaljanejacobs.org
مقال يستعرض تأثيرات التغيرات المناخيه على الساحل الجنوبي للمتوسط. يتناول أراء: حجي وساره وسانتاموريس وجوهر.
Climate change effects on the Southern Mediterranean Coast. Featuring: Dr Heggy (USC), Dr Sarah (TU Munich), Dr Santamouris (NSW) & Dr Gohar (UWE Bristol)
www.scidev.net/mena/news/cl...
Climate change effects on the Southern Mediterranean Coast. Featuring: Dr Heggy (USC), Dr Sarah (TU Munich), Dr Santamouris (NSW) & Dr Gohar (UWE Bristol)
www.scidev.net/mena/news/cl...
تغير المناخ يزيد انهيارات المباني بالإسكندرية وحواضر جنوب المتوسط
الانهيار مرتبط بمناطق تخضع لتآكل مزمن شديد بخط الساحل وارتفاع سطح البحر، وسرعة تسرب مياهه إلى طبقات المياه الجوفية
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March 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
مقال يستعرض تأثيرات التغيرات المناخيه على الساحل الجنوبي للمتوسط. يتناول أراء: حجي وساره وسانتاموريس وجوهر.
Climate change effects on the Southern Mediterranean Coast. Featuring: Dr Heggy (USC), Dr Sarah (TU Munich), Dr Santamouris (NSW) & Dr Gohar (UWE Bristol)
www.scidev.net/mena/news/cl...
Climate change effects on the Southern Mediterranean Coast. Featuring: Dr Heggy (USC), Dr Sarah (TU Munich), Dr Santamouris (NSW) & Dr Gohar (UWE Bristol)
www.scidev.net/mena/news/cl...
Our 2nd round of "Celebrate Your Local Jane Jacobs" is coming soon. Applications and nominations open on March 8th on International Women’s Day. Stay tuned.
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Celebrate Your Local Jane Jacobs on LinkedIn: 📣📣📣 We are excited to announce the launch of Round II of the Celebrate…
📣📣📣 We are excited to announce the launch of Round II of the Celebrate Your Local Jane Jacobs Award!
Following our debut round in 2024, this year, we are…
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February 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Our 2nd round of "Celebrate Your Local Jane Jacobs" is coming soon. Applications and nominations open on March 8th on International Women’s Day. Stay tuned.
www.linkedin.com/posts/celebr...
www.linkedin.com/posts/celebr...
Participated in the "Feminist Climate Justice Symposium" in Amman, contributing to two impactful sessions: (1) Feminist Lens on Our Cities and (2) Celebrate Your Local Jane Jacobs. It was inspiring to connect with like-minded women who are leading the feminist movement with knowledge and dedication.
Amir Gohar on LinkedIn: I was pleased to participate in the Feminist Climate Justice Symposium in…
I was pleased to participate in the Feminist Climate Justice Symposium in Amman, contributing to two impactful sessions: (1) Feminist Lens on Our Cities and…
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February 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Participated in the "Feminist Climate Justice Symposium" in Amman, contributing to two impactful sessions: (1) Feminist Lens on Our Cities and (2) Celebrate Your Local Jane Jacobs. It was inspiring to connect with like-minded women who are leading the feminist movement with knowledge and dedication.
Sharing the podcast that my colleague Yasmine and I did about the initiative: Celebrate Your Local Jane Jacobs. A campaign dedicated to acknowledging and honour women who have made substantial hands-on contributions to their communities.
Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/dvunXgTD
Spotify: lnkd.in/dJ79uxcZ
Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/dvunXgTD
Spotify: lnkd.in/dJ79uxcZ
February 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Sharing the podcast that my colleague Yasmine and I did about the initiative: Celebrate Your Local Jane Jacobs. A campaign dedicated to acknowledging and honour women who have made substantial hands-on contributions to their communities.
Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/dvunXgTD
Spotify: lnkd.in/dJ79uxcZ
Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/dvunXgTD
Spotify: lnkd.in/dJ79uxcZ
Re-Sharing the 2024 awardees of the "Celebrate your Local Jane Jacobs" initiative. We will open the 2025 applications very soon. STAY TUNED
حببت نشر أسماء الفائزين بجائزة "الاحتفاء بچين جيكوبس في المجتمع المحلي" لعام ٢٠٢٤. وسيفتح باب التقديم لعام ٢٠٢٥ قريبًا جدًا. يرجى المشاركة ومتابعة أخبار المبادرة
حببت نشر أسماء الفائزين بجائزة "الاحتفاء بچين جيكوبس في المجتمع المحلي" لعام ٢٠٢٤. وسيفتح باب التقديم لعام ٢٠٢٥ قريبًا جدًا. يرجى المشاركة ومتابعة أخبار المبادرة
Celebrate your Local Jane Jacobs — Page 6
celebrateyourlocaljanejacobs.org
February 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Re-Sharing the 2024 awardees of the "Celebrate your Local Jane Jacobs" initiative. We will open the 2025 applications very soon. STAY TUNED
حببت نشر أسماء الفائزين بجائزة "الاحتفاء بچين جيكوبس في المجتمع المحلي" لعام ٢٠٢٤. وسيفتح باب التقديم لعام ٢٠٢٥ قريبًا جدًا. يرجى المشاركة ومتابعة أخبار المبادرة
حببت نشر أسماء الفائزين بجائزة "الاحتفاء بچين جيكوبس في المجتمع المحلي" لعام ٢٠٢٤. وسيفتح باب التقديم لعام ٢٠٢٥ قريبًا جدًا. يرجى المشاركة ومتابعة أخبار المبادرة
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Hello Everyone, My name is AMAKEN (أماكن), the Arab Placemaking Network. I strive to transform public spaces into vibrant places . This is my 1st post here and I would like to connect and interact with folks interested in placemaking in the Arab world or other fellow regional and local networks.
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The Network “AMAKEN Placemaking” is a non-profit network acting as a platform to share knowledge, opportunities and empower its members with an interest in upgrading and managing public space…
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February 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Hello Everyone, My name is AMAKEN (أماكن), the Arab Placemaking Network. I strive to transform public spaces into vibrant places . This is my 1st post here and I would like to connect and interact with folks interested in placemaking in the Arab world or other fellow regional and local networks.
I am the founder and director of "Celebrate Your Local Jane Jacobs," an initiative that recognises impactful women in communities and highlighting influential women in the Global South often overlooked in mainstream narratives. celebrateyourlocaljanejacobs.org
February 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I am the founder and director of "Celebrate Your Local Jane Jacobs," an initiative that recognises impactful women in communities and highlighting influential women in the Global South often overlooked in mainstream narratives. celebrateyourlocaljanejacobs.org
I am a proud founding member of “AMAKEN Placemaking",a non-profit network that shares knowledge & opportunities to improve and advocate for public spaces in the Arab world. AMAKEN is part of PlacemakingX Global Network bsky.app/profile/amak... @ethankent.bsky.social @placemakingx.bsky.social
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February 2, 2025 at 4:13 AM
I am a proud founding member of “AMAKEN Placemaking",a non-profit network that shares knowledge & opportunities to improve and advocate for public spaces in the Arab world. AMAKEN is part of PlacemakingX Global Network bsky.app/profile/amak... @ethankent.bsky.social @placemakingx.bsky.social
I am a proud founding and board member of the Egyptian Society of Landscape Architecture (ESLA) that is recognised as the national association of International Federation of Landscape Architecture (IFLA). Learn more about ESLA's story via this link: www.iflaworld.com/membership/e...
ESLA - Egyptian Society of Landscape Architects — International Federation of Landscape Architects
National Association Egyptian Society of Landscape Architecture (ESLA) Cairo, Egypt Delegate: Amir Gohar Our Story The landscape architecture community, encompassing architects, agriculturali...
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February 2, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I am a proud founding and board member of the Egyptian Society of Landscape Architecture (ESLA) that is recognised as the national association of International Federation of Landscape Architecture (IFLA). Learn more about ESLA's story via this link: www.iflaworld.com/membership/e...