Environment
Protectorates not Protected: Lake Qarun
November 25, 2010
Protectorates not Protected: Lake Qarun
Fayoum's Lake Qarun protectorate is one of Egypt’s richest and most treasured natural landmarks. It is also on the brink…
New children’s books take on environmental issues
November 24, 2010
New children’s books take on environmental issues
Children’s books with a strong moral message are usually the least popular with readers. “Give the dough to baker,” one…
Abu Dhabi conference tackles sustainable tourism
November 22, 2010
Abu Dhabi conference tackles sustainable tourism
Abu Dhabi--Monday saw the launch of the World Green Tourism conference in Abu Dhabi, a three-day event seen as the…
Egypt unveils new climate change defense strategy
November 22, 2010
Egypt unveils new climate change defense strategy
Egypt on Monday announced a new defense strategy to curb the impact of climate change on its coastal regions. The…
World Fisheries Day: Fisher-folk of the world unite
November 22, 2010
World Fisheries Day: Fisher-folk of the world unite
Today, 21 November, is World Fisheries Day, an annual event organized by fisher-folk communities around the world to draw attention…
Crisis chief blames antiquated vessel for bitumen spill off Port Tewfik
November 21, 2010
Crisis chief blames antiquated vessel for bitumen spill off Port Tewfik
Mahmoud Ismail, head of the Environment Ministry’s crisis management department, has criticized the government for allowing antiquated vessels to sail…
Environment Ministry boasts of cutting Cairo air pollution by 78%
November 21, 2010
Environment Ministry boasts of cutting Cairo air pollution by 78%
The Egyptian Environment Ministry announced this week that air pollution in Cairo had been reduced by 78 percent.
Protectorates not protected: Saluga and Ghazal
November 18, 2010
Protectorates not protected: Saluga and Ghazal
Aswan--The dry desert wind that fills the canvas sails of feluccas weaving their way between the islands of the First…
Egypt eyes wildlife center to attract tourists
November 17, 2010
Egypt eyes wildlife center to attract tourists
The Egyptian government is waiting on a draft scheme by Vier Pfoten, a Vienna-based institution, for the establishment of a…
Abu Dhabi aims to become renewable energy capital of the world
November 15, 2010
Abu Dhabi aims to become renewable energy capital of the world
IRENA, the International Renewable Energy Agency, is an inter-governmental organization which aims to promote “the adoption and sustainable use of…