Environment

Protectorates not Protected: Lake Qarun

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

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

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

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

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

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%

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

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

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

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…
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