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Desert Research Center Participate in the COP16 preparatory meeting in Riyadh

Within the framework of the assignments of the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, to Desert Research Center to follow up and implement the national obligations imposed by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), in his capacity as the national focal point for the Convention, Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aati, Professor at..

Desert Research center and UNDP discuss ways of cooperation to address climate change challenges

Within the framework of the plan of the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, to enhance sustainable agricultural development, Dr. Hosam Shawky, President of Desert Research Center, met with Dr. Amal Dababsa, Regional Director of Climate Change Projects in Jordan, Dr. Mohamed Bayoumi, Director of Climate Change and Energy Programs, and Dr. Amani..

Desert Research center participates in the 10th IUCN Regional Conservation Forum for West Asia Successfully Concludes in Riyadh

Under the patronage of the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, Desert Research Center participates in the The 10th IUCN Regional Conservation Forum (RCF) for West Asia, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and represented by National Center for Wildlife (NCW), organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The..

Desert Research Center represents Egypt in the UNCCD COP16 African preparatory meetings

In implementation of the assignments of the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, to Desert Research Center to follow up and implement the national obligations imposed by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (the national coordinating body for the Convention), Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aati – Professor at DRC and Egypt’s representative in..

The Fifth International Conference on Water Desalination, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

Under patronage of Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, the activities of the Fifth International Water Desalination Conference began today in Sharm El-Sheikh, which is organized by the Egyptian Desalination Center of Excellence, affiliated with Desert Research Center, in participation with the Euro-Mediterranean Water Desalination Conference EURO-MED 2024, which is organized by the European Water Desalination..

Desert Research center holds a consultative meeting to discuss the national plan to combat desertification (2024-2030)

Dr. Hossam Shawky, President of Desert Research Center, met with representatives from ministries, institutions, state agencies, and civil society organizations that participating in the consultative meeting to discuss the national plan to combat desertification (2024-2030), prepared by DRC. The national action plan aims to reduce desertification and land degradation, mitigate the effects of drought in..

President of Desert Research Center and Governor of North Sinai inspect the Agriculture Cluster Development Project

Within the framework of the periodic follow-up of agricultural projects that the state is implementing (within the Integrated Development Plan in Sinai), President of Desert Research Center and Governor of North Sinai made an inspection tour of the Agriculture Cluster Development Project in Sinai, which is considered one of the most important national projects to..

President of Desert Research Center meet with a group of “Sahara and Sahel Observatory” (OSS)

In order to adapt with the climate change crisis and its impact on agriculture in Siwa Oasis, a group of OSS organization “Sahara and Sahel Observatory” meets with Dr. Hosam Shawky , President of Desert Research Center, to discuss a proposed project, in cooperation between the two sides. The project is entitled “Adaptation to climate..

“Arab Research & Innovation Co-Funded Alliances” decides to fund two projects submitted by DRC

Arab Research & Innovation Co-Funded Alliances (ARICA), announced that Desert Research Center has been  selected for funding two projects out of 29 projects submitted by all Arab countries The winning projects are: A project entitled “Optimal management of water, energy, food and ecosystem links using nature-based solutions and innovations in some countries of the Arab..

Exploiting agricultural waste in the manufacture of feed and organic fertilizers in New Valley

New Valley Governorate has more than 3 million palm trees, that produce thousands of tons of agricultural waste annually, which constitutes a huge burden on farm owners. Usually, this agricultural waste is disposed of by burning, which negatively affects the ecosystem, increase carbon emissions that lead to Global warming and other environmental crises. Or it..