Why did the ECCADP project choose Beheira Governorate?
The 40-kilometer Mediterranean coastline of Beheira Governorate faces a real threat due to climate change. According to multiple scientific studies by international bodies such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and local studies by the Egyptian General Authority for Coastal Protection and the Coastal Research Institute, approximately 16% of this coastline is at risk of being submerged by seawater, posing a significant threat. Therefore, intervention was necessary to protect citizens, infrastructure, and the state's investments in the governorate.
What did the ECCADP project provide to Beheira?
Protection of citizens and state investments:
To safeguard citizens and state assets from the threat of sea-level rise, a climate change adaptation project was undertaken. Implemented in partnership with the UN Development Programme and Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation , funded by the Green Climate Fund, the project employed eco-friendly and cost-effective coastal protection measures along the Rashid branch, safeguarding billions of Egyptian pounds worth of investments, including New Rashid City, Rashid University, and agricultural lands and fish farms.
Private Sector Involvement:
By awarding the shore protection works in Beheira Governorate to a local contracting company, the project has stimulated the local economy and created numerous job opportunities for Egyptian citizens. This strategic decision aligns with the government's efforts to maximize the utilization of domestic resources and bolster the national economy.
Improving Citizens Incomes:
The project not only enhanced climate resilience but also contributed to sustainable community development through job creation. Over 400 individuals, 70 of whom were women, benefited from the project, resulting in improved livelihoods and a higher standard of living in the area.
Description of shore Protection Works:
Protection scope: Starting from the west of the Rashid branch to the east of the Petroleum Company, with a total length of approximately 6.50 km.
Materials used: environmentally friendly materials (soil from the dredging of the Rashid Canal, dolomite stones, and geotextile + sand + geotextile).
The protective structure is an example of sustainable natural based solutions, utilizing natural materials such as geotextiles and relying on its natural adaptability. The structure consists of an earth embankment with sandbags made of geotextiles that stabilize the sand and form natural barriers to protect the beach. This technique is characterized by its flexibility and ability to adapt to long-term environmental changes, as the structure can be reinforced and elevated with additional rows of geotextiles to meet future sea-level rise scenarios.
By awarding the shore protection works in Beheira Governorate to a local contracting company, the project has stimulated the local economy and created numerous job opportunities for Egyptian citizens. This strategic decision aligns with the government's efforts to maximize the utilization of domestic resources and bolster the national economy.
Protection scope: Starting from the west of the Rashid branch to the east of the Petroleum Company, with a total length of approximately 6.50 km.
