Louise Sarant
Egyptian NGO competes for BBC’s World Challenge
Environment
October 5, 2011
Egyptian NGO competes for BBC’s World Challenge
A Fustat-based NGO is the first Egyptian organization to compete in the BBC's World Challenge, which rewards environmental and social…
“The Other Side of Sinai” pays tribute to wildlife and preservation
Environment
October 4, 2011
“The Other Side of Sinai” pays tribute to wildlife and preservation
Whenever a fancy hotel holds an art exhibition in its lobby, it is normal to be a bit skeptical. But…
Asbestos, despite the ban, is killing people more than ever
Environment
September 26, 2011
Asbestos, despite the ban, is killing people more than ever
Egypt's asbestos factories were officially closed down in 2005, and yet the impact of this extremely dangerous material is being…
Red Sea: Oil leak prompts govt to declare emergency near Hurghada
Environment
September 22, 2011
Red Sea: Oil leak prompts govt to declare emergency near Hurghada
Egyptian authorities have declared a state of emergency along the Red Sea coast after Egypt’s General Petroleum Corporation informed local…
Community self-advocacy needed to solve regional water mismanagement
Environment
September 9, 2011
Community self-advocacy needed to solve regional water mismanagement
“Global Sister Cities and Twinning Summit”, a three-day series of conferences that ended Friday at the Fairmont Nile Tower, brought…
Crayfish in the Nile: A threat to biodiversity with potential for a booming industry
Environment
September 5, 2011
Crayfish in the Nile: A threat to biodiversity with potential for a booming industry
During the 1980s, an Egyptian shrimp farmer imported what he thought were the larvae of US freshwater shrimp. After growing…
‘Stories of Animals in the Quran’: Ramadan cartoon campaigns for animal rights
Environment
August 1, 2011
‘Stories of Animals in the Quran’: Ramadan cartoon campaigns for animal rights
Animal welfare activists and lovers in general are rejoicing at the new Ramadan TV show, “Stories of Animals in the…
Budget increase fails to convince scientists
Environment
July 24, 2011
Budget increase fails to convince scientists
On 1 June, the transitional government adopted its first post-uprising budget, characterized by a slight increase in funds allocated to…
New book on community architecture in South Sinai: Culture, economy and eco-friendliness
Environment
July 23, 2011
New book on community architecture in South Sinai: Culture, economy and eco-friendliness
A 35-page booklet entitled “Appropriate building patterns for Saint Catherine, Egypt” and written by Nashwa Ibrahim has just been released. Ibrahim is…