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A fisher sits in a small blue boat with fishing rods extended over calm waters in Egypt.
UNDP Egypt

Egypt is safeguarding vulnerable Nile Delta communities with 75km of eco-defenses and embedding long-term coastal adaptation in national plans.

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In Egypt, 25 climate change social dialogues were held across 15 governorates nationwide to bring together local communities.
20 July 2025, Al-Buhaira – As part of Egypt's ongoing national efforts to address climate change vulnerabilities, the Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), is leading the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process to ensure comprehensive and participatory adaptation planning.
From Egypt’s fields to the Nile Delta, listening reveals what works and what communities need — and how local practices become scalable solutions.
woman farmer sitting in the field
With support from the Green Climate Fund and UNDP, Egypt is protecting its people and its economy from the devastating impacts of sea-level rise.
The project aims to protect the densely populated low-lying lands in the Nile Delta, the home of 25 percent of the Egyptian population.
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