Climate Change
Egypt is strengthening oversight of water projects to improve efficiency and align funding with national priorities.
The Aswan Governorate is working to establish a comprehensive digital database for valuable trees and plants, as part of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's "100 Million Trees" initiative.
Egypt and UNDP reviewed joint projects on water security, coastal protection, and climate adaptation.
As March draws to a close, farmers across Egypt are turning their attention to the vast expanses of yellow gold, as the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation prepares to launch the local wheat harvest.
Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Dr. Hani Sweilem, held a meeting Monday to follow up on the progress of ongoing coastal protection projects in Egypt, aimed at mitigating the negative impacts of climate change.
Mohamed Ali Fahim, head of the Climate Change Information Center at the Agricultural Research Center, announced the start of the "White Nights" period, part of the 40-day winter season that extends until Jan. 12.
According to the report, maritime navigation in the Mediterranean Sea is expected to be very rough, with wave heights reaching up to 3.5 meters. Strong winds are forecast along the northern coast, the Nile Delta, and South Sinai. There is also a heightened chance of light to moderate rainfall along coastal areas through next Monday.
During the conference, Egypt will launch the “Cairo Declaration,” aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on sustainable development, the blue economy, clean technology, and community participation.
High-Level Meeting Drives Integrated Vision for Water, Agriculture, and Environmental Adaptation
Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Dr. Hani Sweilem participated in the 14th Ordinary Session of the General Assembly of the African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW), held Monday, in the Senegalese capital, Dakar.
This came as Madbouly reviewed Saturday the efforts of the Unified Government Complaints System within the Cabinet and associated government agencies during July 2025, through a detailed report prepared by Dr. Tarek El-Refaei, Director of the System.
During his inspection tour of Alexandria, Madbouly said that he has instructed the officials to allocate a piece of land to build 55,000 housing units as alternatives for the residents of 7,500 at-risk buildings. Over the past years, dozens of Egyptian have been killed due to the collapse of their buildings in this coastal city.
The “Youth Loves Egypt” Foundation participated in the 62nd Session of the Subsidiary Bodies Meeting (SB62) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Bonn, Germany, from June 16 to 26, 2025.
Egypt produces approximately 1.55 billion birds annually, which covers around 98 percent of the local market’s demand. Additionally, annual table egg production has reached about 15.5 billion eggs, ensuring full self-sufficiency.
Climate change is significantly impacting animal production and overall health, according to the Animal Production Research Institute.
Egypt is participating with countries around the world in the global initiative to turn off lights "Earth Hour," which this year comes under the slogan "Together for the Biggest Hour for the Earth."
To better understand how Egypt can adapt, research center EUMENA organized Sunday a workshop on what needs to be done.
Egypt is already moving forward with several measures to address climate change, the World Bank said in a recent report.
The ‘Nouwfi’ program is specialized in financing eco-friendly, green projects.
Local Development Minister Manal Awad reiterated on Thursday Egypt's commitment to facing climate challenges and enhancing regional and international cooperation to achieve sustainable development goals.
