Environment

UN Cairo seminar tackles water quality

UN Cairo seminar tackles water quality

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), in collaboration with the Cervantes Spanish Cultural Center in Egypt, held a seminar yesterday…
People’s climate summit launches in Bolivia

People’s climate summit launches in Bolivia

Climate change activists from around the world will convene in Cochabamba, Bolivia this week for a grassroots alternative to the…
Egypt photo exhibition celebrates UNESCO World Heritage Day

Egypt photo exhibition celebrates UNESCO World Heritage Day

Two youth-led environment groups yesterday hosted in downtown Cairo a photo exhibition featuring Egyptian landmarks and natural scenery to celebrate…
Govt mulls new waste management policy

Govt mulls new waste management policy

A committee composed of the ministries of environment, local development and finance, alongside representatives from the Cairo governor's office, met…
Report: Environmental outlook for the Arab world

Report: Environmental outlook for the Arab world

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) recently released a report titled "Environment Outlook for the Arab Region" in cooperation with…
Campaign aims to raise garbage awareness

Campaign aims to raise garbage awareness

The Ministry of Environment launched a campaign this week aimed at raising public awareness about the best means of waste…
Committee confirms Dessouq water contamination

Committee confirms Dessouq water contamination

A technical committee formed by the Public Prosecution office in Dessouq to investigate the quality of drinking water in the…
Beni Suef cement factories violating several laws

Beni Suef cement factories violating several laws

Two days ago the Environment Ministry carried out inspections of cement factories in Beni Suef, where it found several violations.Within…
Agricultural drainage polluting Lake Qaroun

Agricultural drainage polluting Lake Qaroun

The condition of Lake Qaroun has deteriorated rapidly, since inlets and outlets are sealed off and drainage from approximately 482…
Menoufiya recycling plant irks locals

Menoufiya recycling plant irks locals

In 1998, the municipal council for the village of Niazi in Menoufiya licensed a factory to recycle agricultural waste into…
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