Louise Sarant
Japan pushes forward with solar power projects in Egypt
Environment
July 13, 2011
Japan pushes forward with solar power projects in Egypt
Although the economic slump of past months has stalled most of Egypt’s industrial projects, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),…
Arab countries house only 4 UNESCO-protected natural sites
Environment
July 6, 2011
Arab countries house only 4 UNESCO-protected natural sites
Of the 936 World Heritage sites around the globe, 69 are found in the 18 Arab countries that have adhered…
The Sexual Harassment File: Coping mechanisms
Life & Style
July 6, 2011
The Sexual Harassment File: Coping mechanisms
For women in Egypt, walking down the street is not just about avoiding the reckless microbuses or being fast enough…
Mansour Amer’s ‘Map of Hope’ does not solve Egypt problems
Environment
June 24, 2011
Mansour Amer’s ‘Map of Hope’ does not solve Egypt problems
The flaws of the Corridor of Development, a project initiated by scientist Farouk El-Baz to develop the Western Desert to…
Why UNESCO can’t save Fayoum’s Gebel Qatrani
Environment
June 17, 2011
Why UNESCO can’t save Fayoum’s Gebel Qatrani
Much has been written, shot and discussed about the wealth of Gebel Qatrani, an area located on the North of…
Egyptian scientists reject Corridor of Development
Environment
June 11, 2011
Egyptian scientists reject Corridor of Development
The monumental “corridor of development” project proposed by Egyptian-American scientist Farouk El-Baz is still causing a stir within the Egyptian…
“Wildlife in South Sinai”: An exquisite photography book on biodiversity, with a hint of religion
Environment
June 6, 2011
“Wildlife in South Sinai”: An exquisite photography book on biodiversity, with a hint of religion
“The base of all life is the wild nature inherent in its space […] if this base is threatened then…
Campaign to stop development projects near Lake Qarun
Environment
June 1, 2011
Campaign to stop development projects near Lake Qarun
Last December, the Tourism Development Authority (TDA) allocated large chunks of land located in the North of Lake Qarun Protected…
Environment minister withdraws support for World Environment Day celebrations
Environment
May 29, 2011
Environment minister withdraws support for World Environment Day celebrations
The Egyptian Ministry of Environment has withdrawn its support for this year's World Environment Day (WED) celebrations, stating that the…
New book showcases Egypt’s pioneers in sustainable development
Environment
May 18, 2011
New book showcases Egypt’s pioneers in sustainable development
The new book entitled “Le Caire - réinventer la ville” - Cairo, reinventing the city - results from collaboration between…
Irina Springuel: A Russian botanist in Egypt
Environment
May 17, 2011
Irina Springuel: A Russian botanist in Egypt
From the Leningrad State University in the former USSR to the Aswan South Valley University, well-respected Russian botanist and ecologist…
Cairo has potential to become sustainable city, says eco-architect
Environment
May 11, 2011
Cairo has potential to become sustainable city, says eco-architect
Urban development with a special emphasis on eco-responsible buildings has imposed itself as one of the key environmental debates in…
Paul Van Son: Tapping Egypt’s solar power potential
Environment
May 10, 2011
Paul Van Son: Tapping Egypt’s solar power potential
Paul Van Son is the CEO of the Munich-based Desertec Industrial Initiative (Dii), a non-profit foundation that aims at supplying…
Dina Zulfikar: Egypt’s lead animal welfare activist
Environment
April 29, 2011
Dina Zulfikar: Egypt’s lead animal welfare activist
Dina Zulfikar remembers how her passion for animals started - at her aunt and uncle's flat in Tahrir Square. …
Scientists warn Egypt against Corridor of Development
Environment
April 19, 2011
Scientists warn Egypt against Corridor of Development
A week ago, Essam Sharaf announced with great fanfare the launch of the “Corridor of Development” mega project, designed by…
Bolivia grants rights to Mother Earth
Environment
April 14, 2011
Bolivia grants rights to Mother Earth
Bolivia is about to grant nature similar rights to those of its human citizens with a new set of rules…
Sherif Baha el-Din: 30 years of dedication to nature
Environment
April 12, 2011
Sherif Baha el-Din: 30 years of dedication to nature
Sherif Baha el-Din is one of Egypt’s most prominent naturalists. His various discoveries, his contribution to conservation and his 30-year-long…
Documentary tackles plight of small farmers
Environment
April 7, 2011
Documentary tackles plight of small farmers
Chronicling the hardships of Egypt’s small farmers, Egyptian-German filmmaker and writer Philip Rizk will screen his new documentary Thursday night…
Postcard from Ismailia: George since 1950
Life & Style
April 7, 2011
Postcard from Ismailia: George since 1950
Entering the dimly-lit room of the George restaurant in Ismailia necessitates a generous push of two rows of doors, which…