Egypt's Irrigation Minister highlights initiative for adaptation in water sector
Eypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sweilam participated in a promotional session held to present the axes and objectives of the International Initiative for Adaptation in the Water Sector, which Egypt will launch during the upcoming COP27.
The session was held on the side-lines of the fifth edition of Cairo Water Week (CWW).
Sweilam pointed out that Egypt — in cooperation with many international partners — prepared an international initiative to adapt the water sector to climate change that will be launched during the UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) that will be held in Sharm El-Sheikh this November.
He also stressed the importance of supporting this initiative that deals with water and climate challenges at the global level, especially since the negative effects of climate change affect all countries — whether developed or developing — pointing out at the same time the importance of giving priority to developing countries, which are the least resilient in the face of climate change.
The minister explained that the initiative aims to work on improving water management, enhance cooperation in the field of adaptation, and enhance the link between water and climate action, noting that this initiative depends on the outcomes of many international meetings held over the past months under the umbrella of a number of international coalitions, such as the Coalition of Water and Climate Leaders, the Adaptation Action Alliance, and the Marrakech Water Partnership Work Stream. Read More...
