Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Egypt: The Fuka-Matrouh project |
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Authors: | A G Abul-Azm Ibrahim Abdel-Gelil Ivicia Trumbic |
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Institution: | (1) Irrigation and Hydraulics Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt;(2) Energy Planning Authority, Cairo, Egypt;(3) Priority Actions Programme, Regional Activity Centre (PAP/RAC), Kraj sv Ivana 11, HR-21000 Split, Croatia |
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Abstract: | Egyptian coastlines comprise more than 3000 km along the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. The coastal area of Egypt is under
severe and increasing pressure. After passing the law on the Environment (Law 4) in 1994, the Egyptian Environmental Affairs
Agency (EEAA) was designated as the responsible agency to implement this law. In this respect, the EEAA formulates the general
policy and prepares the necessary plans for the protection and promotion of the environment. Also, it follows up the implementation
of such plans in coordination with competent administrative authorities. Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is one
of the items regulated and addressed by Law 4/94. A framework programme for ICZM in Egypt was issued in 1996. This paper presents
the results of a pilot project financed by the Mediterranean Action Programme Coastal Area Management (CAMP), namely ‘Fuka-Matrouh-Egypt’
project, and implemented by the Priority Action Plan/Regional Activity Centre. It also presents the methodology followed in
the study and the experience gained nationally that would lead to the sustainable development of the northwest Egyptian Coast. |
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Keywords: | CCA ICZM Mediterranean SEA |
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