Louise Sarant
Japan pushes forward with solar power projects in Egypt
Environment
July 13, 2011
Japan pushes forward with solar power projects in Egypt
Although the economic slump of past months has stalled most of Egypt’s industrial projects, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),…
Arab countries house only 4 UNESCO-protected natural sites
Environment
July 6, 2011
Arab countries house only 4 UNESCO-protected natural sites
Of the 936 World Heritage sites around the globe, 69 are found in the 18 Arab countries that have adhered…
The Sexual Harassment File: Coping mechanisms
Life & Style
July 6, 2011
The Sexual Harassment File: Coping mechanisms
For women in Egypt, walking down the street is not just about avoiding the reckless microbuses or being fast enough…
Mansour Amer’s ‘Map of Hope’ does not solve Egypt problems
Environment
June 24, 2011
Mansour Amer’s ‘Map of Hope’ does not solve Egypt problems
The flaws of the Corridor of Development, a project initiated by scientist Farouk El-Baz to develop the Western Desert to…
Why UNESCO can’t save Fayoum’s Gebel Qatrani
Environment
June 17, 2011
Why UNESCO can’t save Fayoum’s Gebel Qatrani
Much has been written, shot and discussed about the wealth of Gebel Qatrani, an area located on the North of…
Egyptian scientists reject Corridor of Development
Environment
June 11, 2011
Egyptian scientists reject Corridor of Development
The monumental “corridor of development” project proposed by Egyptian-American scientist Farouk El-Baz is still causing a stir within the Egyptian…
“Wildlife in South Sinai”: An exquisite photography book on biodiversity, with a hint of religion
Environment
June 6, 2011
“Wildlife in South Sinai”: An exquisite photography book on biodiversity, with a hint of religion
“The base of all life is the wild nature inherent in its space […] if this base is threatened then…
Campaign to stop development projects near Lake Qarun
Environment
June 1, 2011
Campaign to stop development projects near Lake Qarun
Last December, the Tourism Development Authority (TDA) allocated large chunks of land located in the North of Lake Qarun Protected…
Environment minister withdraws support for World Environment Day celebrations
Environment
May 29, 2011
Environment minister withdraws support for World Environment Day celebrations
The Egyptian Ministry of Environment has withdrawn its support for this year's World Environment Day (WED) celebrations, stating that the…
New book showcases Egypt’s pioneers in sustainable development
Environment
May 18, 2011
New book showcases Egypt’s pioneers in sustainable development
The new book entitled “Le Caire - réinventer la ville” - Cairo, reinventing the city - results from collaboration between…