Cairo, Egypt – 26 January 2025 – Centre for Environment & Development for the Arab Region & Europe (CEDARE) and Integral Consult have officially signed a consortium agreement to design a National Early Warning System for Climate-Related Disasters. This landmark project, commissioned by the United Nations Development Programme – UNDP, aims to strengthen Egypt’s resilience to climate-related risks and enhance disaster preparedness across key sectors.
The project will focus on developing a comprehensive early warning system to address climate risks such as droughts, flash floods, heatwaves, and coastal flooding, among others. The initiative will cover 13 critical sectors, including agriculture, water resources, health, tourism, and energy, ensuring a holistic approach to climate risk management.
As the Consortium Leader, (Integral Consult) (https://integral-egypt.com/)
will oversee the project’s implementation, while (CEDARE)(http://www.cedare.int)
will contribute its expertise in the agriculture and water resources sectors. The collaboration will also involve international and national consultants to ensure the delivery of a robust and context-specific early warning system.
Dr. Amr Osama Abdel-Aziz, Chairman of Integral Consult, stated, “This project represents a significant step forward in Egypt’s efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change. By leveraging our collective expertise, we aim to create a system that not only predicts climate-related disasters but also empowers communities and decision-makers to act swiftly and effectively.”*
Dr. Khaled Fahmy, Executive Director of Cedare, added, “Cedare is proud to partner with Integral Consult on this important initiative. Our focus on agriculture and water resources will ensure that these vital sectors are equipped to withstand the growing challenges posed by climate change.”
Dr. Khaled AbuZeid, CEDARE Regional Water Director, and Team leader on the CEDARE component indicated that CEDARE will be in charge of the Early Warning Systems for the Water, Agriculture, and Coastal Zone sectors.
Key deliverables will include a **climate-related disasters database**, a **situation analysis report**, and the **design of an early warning system**.
This collaboration reflects the commitment of both organizations to advancing sustainable development and climate resilience in Egypt and the broader region.
