Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, said that Egypt is stepping up efforts to safeguard its Mediterranean coastline, in response to the growing threat of climate change.
According to a statement from the Ministry , the first phase of the Alexandria Coast Protection Project is currently underway, covering a 2-kilometre stretch from Bi’r Masoud to El-Mahrousa.
The second phase, which spans 600 meters, is set to reinforce the Corniche wall and roadway in the Loran district, while also restoring the adjacent sandy beach.
Other initiatives include: