CAIRO - 18 Septemebr 2020: Irrigation Minister Mohamed Abdel Ati said climate change affects negatively on water resources, thus jeopardizing sustainable development and the rights of people to water. The talks also tackled projects and programs for adapting to climate change which are due to be included in the report within the framework of the state's efforts to combat climate change. Abdel Ati said Egypt is one of the most world countries to be affected by climate change, noting that climate change will affect water resources, agriculture, food security, energy, and health. He reviewed the state's efforts to deal with the climate change through several projects for protection from flash floods as well as safeguarding Egyptian shores and expanding the use of agricultural sewage water. He said the state is exerting great efforts to become an example of green development in order to confront challenges and curb climate change impact.
