Egypt Showcases Its Pioneering Coastal Protection Experience at COP29

Egypt Showcases Its Pioneering Coastal Protection Experience at COP29
During the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, which runs until November 22, 2024, and held under the theme "Investing in a Livable Planet for All," Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Ali, Executive Director of the Project to Enhance Adaptation to Climate Change in the Nile Delta and the Northern Coast of Egypt, participated in a panel discussion focused on "Empowering Coastal Communities Through Nature-Based Solutions."
 
Dr. Ali highlighted the importance of adopting nature-based solutions and technologies in addressing climate change challenges, especially in the field of coastal protection. He emphasized that these solutions are more effective and sustainable in the long term compared to traditional solutions.
 
Ali referred to Egypt's pioneering experience in protecting 69 kilometers of the Nile Delta coast, one of the most vulnerable areas to sea-level rise. He explained that this project, implemented by Egypt in cooperation with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, executed by the Egyptian General Authority for Coastal Protection, and overseen by the United Nations Development Programme with funding from the Green Climate Fund, targeted five governorates: Kafr El Sheikh, New Damietta, Beheira, Port Said, and Dakahlia.
 
Dr. Suzanne Mohamed El-Garbawy, from the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries and a climate ambassador for the project, highlighted the importance of community participation in implementing these projects, whether through contributing ideas and design. She emphasized the effectiveness of the project to enhance adaptation to climate change in providing job opportunities for women and youth. She stressed that this collaborative approach contributes to enhancing the sustainability and community ownership of the project.

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