National Authority for Remote Sensing Participates in a Scientific Symposium at the French Embassy to Find Solutions for the Increasing Impacts of Climate and Environmental Changes on Oceans and Seas

Dr. Islam Abu Al-Magd, President of the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, emphasized the Authority's interest in the outputs of scientific research and ensuring that scientific research is linked to the developmental plans of the Egyptian state. He pointed out the importance of intensifying the study of the effects resulting from climate changes to preserve the environment.

In this context, Dr. Elham Mahmoud Ali, Professor of Environment and Marine Sciences at Suez University and Environmental Consultant at the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, participated in a scientific symposium at the French Embassy, with the presence of representatives from the German Embassy in Cairo and a group of experts.

Dr. Elham Mahmoud explained the importance of studying the effects resulting from climate changes on life in various oceans and seas, as this affects the safety of marine life, in addition to the presence of some risks to coastal cities around the world.

The scientific symposium included many rich discussions on finding solutions to the increasing impacts of climate and environmental changes on oceans and seas.

The symposium also addressed the most important proposals and solutions to address climate impacts on all sectors, including tourism, agriculture, and biodiversity, which have an impact on human beings, their health, and food, with a focus on nature-based solutions.

The symposium also discussed the most important challenges that hinder adaptation and mitigation, most of which were found to be summarized in the availability of financial support to ensure the implementation of national, regional, and global plans.

It is worth noting that a team from the Environmental Studies Department at the Authority had prepared an intensive study to identify the most important effects resulting from climate changes, especially in the northern coastal areas of the Arab Republic of Egypt, as part of a research project implemented by the Authority. The study covered the entire Egyptian north coast from Arish in the east to Siwa Oasis in the west, using satellite images, digital models, and reviewing international reports.

The study also included tracking the changes resulting from climate changes along the coastline over 20 years, from 2002 to 2022. It also tracked the changes resulting from land uses and monitored the activities present in the area adjacent to the north coast, 30 kilometers deep to the south, which included the Delta region and its adjacent areas to the east and west.