Egypt
Water and Sanitation
ASSUIT, EGYPT: Since 2011, USAID has invested $20 million in water and wastewater projects in Assuit Governorate, including construction of this pump station in El Koseya District that provides sanitation services to thousands of men, women and children in nearby villages. The American people, through USAID, are proud to help Egypt build water and wastewater infrastructure that create jobs, improve local services, and promote health for all Egyptians.
At a Glance
Egypt’s inhabitants rely heavily upon the Nile and the productive agricultural sector it nurtures, leaving the country vulnerable to climate shocks and transboundary water conflict. Through its long-recorded history, Egypt’s vulnerability to climatic changes has resulted in famine and political unrest during periods of drought. Egypt’s gross domestic product increased at a faster rate than emissions, which suggests that carbon intensity of the economy had decreased over that same time period.
Climate Projections and Impacts
Refer to the Climate Risk Profile (2018) for more information.
Climate Projections
Decreased/Less Frequent Precipitation
Increased Temperature
Sea Level Rise
Key Climate Impact Areas
Agriculture
Coastal Resources
Human Health
Tourism
Water Resources
Funding & Country Climate Context
USAID Climate Change Funding (2023)
Total
$8 Million
Clean Energy
$2 Million
GAIN Vulnerability
Medium
Population (2023)
109.5 Million
GHG Emissions Growth
1.32%
% Forested Area
0.1%
Refer to metadata and sources for more details.
Climate Change Information
Egypt Photo Gallery
Creative Climate-Smart Agriculture
Egyptian Farmers Transition to Solar Energy
