Why did the ECCADP project choose Dakahlia Governorate?
Protection of citizens and state investments:
The 27-kilometer Mediterranean coastline of Dakahlia Governorate faces a significant threat due to climate change. According to multiple scientific studies conducted by international bodies such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and local studies by the Egyptian General Authority for Shore Protection and the Coastal Research Institute, approximately 42% of this coastline is at risk of being submerged by sea level rise. This poses a significant threat and necessitates immediate intervention to protect citizens, infrastructure, and state investments in the governorate.
What did the ECCADP project provide to Dakahlia?
In response to studies indicating the area's vulnerability to sea-level rise, The ECCADP project was implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and the United Nations Development Programme. Funded by the Green Climate Fund and executed by the Egyptian General Authority for Coastal Protection, the project involved coastal protection works stretching from May 15 to west of New Mansoura, covering a total length of approximately 11.25 km. Environmentally friendly and low-cost techniques were used in the protection works, contributing to the protection of lives, property, and investments in the governorate, estimated at 191 billion Egyptian pounds ,Jamssa City, Sheikh Zayed City, New Mansoura, Delta University, New Mansoura University, the coastal international road.
Private Sector Involvement:
To maximize the utilization of local resources, support the national economy, and create job opportunities for Egyptian workers, the coastal protection works in Dakahlia Governorate were entrusted to an Egyptian contracting company. This decision has contributed to creating new job opportunities and stimulating economic activity in the governorate, in addition to enhancing the capabilities of the Egyptian private sector in implementing large-scale projects.
Improving Citizens Incomes:
The ECCADP project has had a significant positive impact on the local community by creating diverse job opportunities for men, women, and youth. Over 700 individuals have benefited from the project, including approximately 150 women and young people. This has empowered women economically and improved their living standards and those of their families, leading to increased household income and a higher standard of living in the region. Women's work primarily focused on the components of the geotextile used in the protective structure.
Description of shore Protection Works:
Protection works: Starting from May 15 to west of New Mansoura.
Materials used: Environmentally friendly materials (sand sourced from quarries).
The protective structure is an example of sustainable natural solutions, utilizing natural materials such as sand. The structure consists of a sand embankment that raises the beach level, creating a sand berm to protect the shore. 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 quantities of sand to address future sea-level rise scenarios.
The 27-kilometer Mediterranean coastline of Dakahlia Governorate faces a significant threat due to climate change. According to multiple scientific studies conducted by international bodies such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and local studies by the Egyptian General Authority for Shore Protection and the Coastal Research Institute, approximately 42% of this coastline is at risk of being submerged by sea level rise. This poses a significant threat and necessitates immediate intervention to protect citizens, infrastructure, and state investments in the governorate.
In response to studies indicating the area's vulnerability to sea-level rise, The ECCADP project was implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and the United Nations Development Programme. Funded by the Green Climate Fund and executed by the Egyptian General Authority for Coastal Protection, the project involved coastal protection works stretching from May 15 to west of New Mansoura, covering a total length of approximately 11.25 km. Environmentally friendly and low-cost techniques were used in the protection works, contributing to the protection of lives, property, and investments in the governorate, estimated at 191 billion Egyptian pounds ,Jamssa City, Sheikh Zayed City, New Mansoura, Delta University, New Mansoura University, the coastal international road.
To maximize the utilization of local resources, support the national economy, and create job opportunities for Egyptian workers, the coastal protection works in Dakahlia Governorate were entrusted to an Egyptian contracting company. This decision has contributed to creating new job opportunities and stimulating economic activity in the governorate, in addition to enhancing the capabilities of the Egyptian private sector in implementing large-scale projects.
The ECCADP project has had a significant positive impact on the local community by creating diverse job opportunities for men, women, and youth. Over 700 individuals have benefited from the project, including approximately 150 women and young people. This has empowered women economically and improved their living standards and those of their families, leading to increased household income and a higher standard of living in the region. Women's work primarily focused on the components of the geotextile used in the protective structure.
Protection works: Starting from May 15 to west of New Mansoura.
