Professor Dr. Hemdan Rabie El-Metwally, President of the University, inaugurated the scientific symposium "A Message from Planet Earth," which was organized by the Department of Environmental Sciences at the Faculty of Science, on Monday, April 14, 2025, to discuss the issue of climate change and its effects on society and the environment, under the patronage of Professor Dr. Hani Swelm, the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Professor Dr. Ayman El-Shehabi, Governor of Damietta, and a group of experts, academics, and environmental stakeholders participated in the event. In light of the escalating global warnings about the repercussions of climate change, which have manifested in unprecedented phenomena such as floods, heat waves, and drought, this symposium serves as a scientific platform to highlight innovative solutions and enhance community awareness. The event organizers emphasized that the symposium is not merely an academic discussion, but rather a practical step to transform research into tangible action , in line with Egypt's Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. This came in the presence of Professor Dr. Mohamed Abu Dobara, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Dr. Omnia El-Batrawy, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, in addition to representatives of the "North Delta Climate Change Enhancement Project." They are Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Ali, the project's executive director; Dr. Mohamed Kamal El Daly, Damietta Governorate's general coordinator and the project's climate ambassador; Dr. Hassan Gabr Allah El Tayeb, the media coordinator; and faculty members from the Faculty of Science. Professor Dr. Mohamed Abu Dobara, Dean of the Faculty of Science, welcomed the attendees, noting that "climate change is no longer a theoretical issue, but a reality whose repercussions we live with daily." He emphasized the role of universities in formulating applicable scientific solutions. In his opening remarks, Professor Dr. Hemdan Rabie El-Metwally, President of the University, thanked Professor Dr. Ayman El-Shehabi, Governor of Damietta, for his continued support, saying, "We are here to achieve one of the sustainable development goals adopted by the state, which requires concerted efforts to confront challenges, especially in light of the campaigns Egypt is facing aimed at destabilizing it." The university president emphasized that "climate change is an existential threat that impacts food, water, and health security," calling for redirecting scientific research priorities to serve the local community. He said, "It is not enough to publish scientific research in highly ranked journals; it must be transformed into development projects that enhance citizens' resilience in the face of crises." He also pointed to the importance of raising individual awareness, saying, "Every citizen must reconsider their own lives and be part of the solution." The symposium included scientific sessions moderated by experts from the North Delta Project, where Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Ali reviewed the practical strategies implemented by the project, such as improving water resources management and developing flood-resistant infrastructure. Dr. Mohamed Kamal El Daly discussed the role of awareness in building resilient societies, while Dr. Hassan Gabr Allah highlighted effective communication mechanisms to promote climate awareness through innovative media campaigns. The event concluded with attendees emphasizing that the fight against climate change is not an option, but a collective responsibility.