Egypt, World Bank discuss financing for water security, climate adaptation projects
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, held talks with World Bank officials on strengthening cooperation in water management, climate adaptation, and sustainable development, as the country continues to face mounting pressure on its limited water resources. According
Egypt, Rwanda explore joint water projects, capacity building
Egypt and Rwanda discussed expanding cooperation in water resources, including rainwater harvesting projects, groundwater exploration and technical capacity building, during the second meeting of the joint steering committee overseeing bilateral water cooperation. In a statement, Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources
Egypt stresses water-food security link at Africa Forward Summit
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, underscored that sustainable water management is essential for strengthening food security and improving the resilience of Africa’s agricultural systems against climate change and water scarcity. According to the ministry, Sewilam
Egypt urges global cooperation to secure water resources at Istanbul forum
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, warned that global water challenges are intensifying under the combined pressures of climate change and rapid population growth, calling for stronger international cooperation to secure water resources. According to the ministry,
Egypt, UNDP discuss expanding water climate adaptation projects
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, said on Tuesday that Egypt is working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to expand climate adaptation projects in the water sector, with a focus on coastal protection and sustainable
Cairo adopts dynamic Nile water management to meet rising demand
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said on Sunday that the country is managing its Nile water resources through a dynamic system based on real-time monitoring and hydrological forecasting to address rising demand during peak periods. In
Egypt, Kenya deepen strategic cooperation on water security, investment, and regional stability
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam met Kenyan President William Ruto during an official visit to Kenya to advance strategic cooperation in water management, security, investment and regional stability, according to a
Egypt removes Nile encroachments under river management project
Egyptian authorities have removed 32 encroachments on the Nile River and adjacent riverbank lands in the Shubra-Helwan sector as part of a national project to regulate the Nile and its branches, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said. Water
Egypt discusses water infrastructure projects, Kitchener Drain development with EBRD
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam met officials from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on Wednesday to discuss strengthening cooperation on water and sustainable infrastructure projects, the ministry said. The meeting was attended by
Egypt’s PM orders acceleration of coastal protection projects to counter climate change
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday ordered the immediate resolution of any financial or technical obstacles hindering the completion of Egypt’s coastal protection projects, citing the urgent need to address climate change risks. The directive followed a meeting to review