Dr. Hossam Shawky inaugurated the first workshop titled “Impact of Climate Change on Egyptian Deserts,” held over three days as part of the project evaluating climate change effects on Egypt’s deserts. The event is held under the patronage of Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk and funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Dr. Shawky explained that the project, implemented by the Desert Research Center (DRC) — Egypt’s national focal point for the UNCCD — aims to create a national flood risk map, assessing flood hazards across Egyptian governorates. The studies analyzed 100 years of rainfall and flood data (up to 2024), enabling the development of actionable plans, including potential dam sites to harness floodwater and mitigate damage
The project is one of 14 studies supporting Egypt’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and seeks to develop predictive maps of climate change impacts through 2100, based on rainfall and temperature projections
The workshop focuses on capacity building for staff from partner ministries: Agriculture, Water Resources and Irrigation, Environment, and Housing. It also introduces advanced technologies used in the project, such as remote sensing and GIS, led by DRC experts, to equip specialists in monitoring climate change impacts
Dr. Khaled Khair El-Din, Director of the NAP Project and key funding partner, also attended the workshop
