A climate report issued by the International Monetary Fund warned Egypt against facing significant risks from natural disasters as it is vulnerable to climate change due to its dependence on the Nile River.
According to the International Monetary Fund “IMF” report released on Thursday, the densely populated Nile Delta region is one of the most prominent places that will be affected by climate change.
The warnings include growing hazards to the region, such as rising sea levels, droughts, heat waves, sandstorms, and dust storms, as well as heavy rains, flash floods, and rockslides.
In its NDC, Egypt has committed to low-carbon and climate-resilient growth rates but sees this as a challenge exacerbated by high population growth rates, urbanization, and limited fiscal space, the” IMF “said.
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According to the International Monetary Fund “IMF” report released on Thursday, the densely populated Nile Delta region is one of the most prominent places that will be affected by climate change.
The warnings include growing hazards to the region, such as rising sea levels, droughts, heat waves, sandstorms, and dust storms, as well as heavy rains, flash floods, and rockslides.
In its NDC, Egypt has committed to low-carbon and climate-resilient growth rates but sees this as a challenge exacerbated by high population growth rates, urbanization, and limited fiscal space, the” IMF “said.
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According to a report issued by the “Tunisian Institute for Competitiveness and Quantitative Studies”, Tunisia is the fifth country in the world among the countries most exposed to the repercussions of climate change.
Agriculture and water are the hardest hit by climate change, with a six-year drought causing water in dams to recede to alarming levels.
Cereal yields fell by 60% last season compared to 2022, while record and unusual temperatures were recorded throughout the year, and in the summer of 2023, it approached 50 degrees.
Tunisia is classified below the water poverty line, and the report predicted a sharp decline in export-oriented agricultural production such as olive and date production.
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Agriculture and water are the hardest hit by climate change, with a six-year drought causing water in dams to recede to alarming levels.
Cereal yields fell by 60% last season compared to 2022, while record and unusual temperatures were recorded throughout the year, and in the summer of 2023, it approached 50 degrees.
Tunisia is classified below the water poverty line, and the report predicted a sharp decline in export-oriented agricultural production such as olive and date production.
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A senior official at Thailand’s climate change office said on Wednesday that the country’s leaders may have to consider moving its capital, Bangkok, elsewhere because of rising sea levels.
It is consistently projected that low-lying areas of Bangkok are at risk of being submerged by the ocean before the end of this century.
Much of the bustling capital already suffers from flooding during the rainy season.
Pavich Kisavawong, deputy director general of the State Department for Climate Change and Environment, warned in a statement to AFP that the city may not be able to adapt in its current course to rising temperatures.
“We believe we have already crossed the 1.5 (degree Celsius) level,” Kisavawong said, referring to higher global temperatures than pre-industrial levels.
"Now we have to go back and think about adapting, I imagine Bangkok will already be underwater, if we stay in our current situation," Kisavawong explained.
According to the official, the Bangkok city administration is exploring measures that include the construction of dams, similar to those used in the Netherlands.
"But we were considering a transition," the official said, noting that the discussions were still hypothetical, and that the issue was "very complex."
Thailand is reeling from the effects of climate change in a range of sectors, from farmers suffering from heat and drought to tourism companies affected by coral bleaching and pollution.
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It is consistently projected that low-lying areas of Bangkok are at risk of being submerged by the ocean before the end of this century.
Much of the bustling capital already suffers from flooding during the rainy season.
Pavich Kisavawong, deputy director general of the State Department for Climate Change and Environment, warned in a statement to AFP that the city may not be able to adapt in its current course to rising temperatures.
“We believe we have already crossed the 1.5 (degree Celsius) level,” Kisavawong said, referring to higher global temperatures than pre-industrial levels.
"Now we have to go back and think about adapting, I imagine Bangkok will already be underwater, if we stay in our current situation," Kisavawong explained.
According to the official, the Bangkok city administration is exploring measures that include the construction of dams, similar to those used in the Netherlands.
"But we were considering a transition," the official said, noting that the discussions were still hypothetical, and that the issue was "very complex."
Thailand is reeling from the effects of climate change in a range of sectors, from farmers suffering from heat and drought to tourism companies affected by coral bleaching and pollution.
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At least 14 people died in one day this week in the southern Indian state of Bihar, due to extreme heat, according to a government statement issued Friday.
Most parts of India witnessed an unprecedented rise in temperatures, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in many cities.
The Bihar State Disaster Management Authority reported, “According to the information received so far, a total of 14 people have died as a result of heatstroke.” The authorities have not published the death toll nationwide, except for Bihar.
In the state of Rajasthan, which recorded the highest temperatures in recent days, the Supreme Court criticized the authorities for not taking appropriate measures to protect people from extreme heat.
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Most parts of India witnessed an unprecedented rise in temperatures, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in many cities.
The Bihar State Disaster Management Authority reported, “According to the information received so far, a total of 14 people have died as a result of heatstroke.” The authorities have not published the death toll nationwide, except for Bihar.
In the state of Rajasthan, which recorded the highest temperatures in recent days, the Supreme Court criticized the authorities for not taking appropriate measures to protect people from extreme heat.
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Tunisia is experiencing increasing challenges as a result of climate change, as it has witnessed a continuous increase in temperatures, which have risen by 0.4 degrees Celsius over the past 30 years.
In the period between May and September of 2022, the country recorded an average temperature of 27.9 degrees Celsius, falling slightly to 27.1 degrees Celsius in the summer of 2023.
According to a study issued by the Arab Institute of Heads of Institutions entitled “Climate inflation: Challenges and opportunities in the face of climate change,” the climatic conditions in Tunisia have negatively affected agricultural production and food security, making Tunisia ranked twentieth in the world in terms of water stress and eighteenth in the index. Drought.
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In the period between May and September of 2022, the country recorded an average temperature of 27.9 degrees Celsius, falling slightly to 27.1 degrees Celsius in the summer of 2023.
According to a study issued by the Arab Institute of Heads of Institutions entitled “Climate inflation: Challenges and opportunities in the face of climate change,” the climatic conditions in Tunisia have negatively affected agricultural production and food security, making Tunisia ranked twentieth in the world in terms of water stress and eighteenth in the index. Drought.
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Specialized experts have warned of the repercussions of climate change in Tunisia, especially water scarcity and low rainfall rates, and its significant impact on agricultural production and food security.
The Tunisian expert in water policies, resources, and adaptation to climate change, Rawda Al-Qafraj, said that the rain that fell in Tunisia during this year represents 62% of the annual average rainfall, which is an improvement compared to previous years in which rainfall amounted to only 50%.
She pointed out that these rains did not contribute sufficiently to replenishing the dams’ resources, as their revenues reached 639 million cubic meters, equivalent to only 37% of the average revenues.
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The Tunisian expert in water policies, resources, and adaptation to climate change, Rawda Al-Qafraj, said that the rain that fell in Tunisia during this year represents 62% of the annual average rainfall, which is an improvement compared to previous years in which rainfall amounted to only 50%.
She pointed out that these rains did not contribute sufficiently to replenishing the dams’ resources, as their revenues reached 639 million cubic meters, equivalent to only 37% of the average revenues.
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The Middle East and North Africa regions are witnessing an intense heat wave this summer, during which temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius in some countries of the region.
Hamdi Hashad, a Tunisian expert in the fields of environment and climate, said that last year was a record year in terms of temperatures, and on July 6, 2023, the highest level of global temperatures was recorded at 17.23 degrees Celsius above normal levels.
Hashad explained that the Arab region suffers from water scarcity, and that rising temperatures could put additional pressure on water resources.
Hashad added that on June 17, Tunisia recorded an evaporation rate from dams of 0.6 million cubic meters in one day, and Morocco recorded a similar rate.
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Hamdi Hashad, a Tunisian expert in the fields of environment and climate, said that last year was a record year in terms of temperatures, and on July 6, 2023, the highest level of global temperatures was recorded at 17.23 degrees Celsius above normal levels.
Hashad explained that the Arab region suffers from water scarcity, and that rising temperatures could put additional pressure on water resources.
Hashad added that on June 17, Tunisia recorded an evaporation rate from dams of 0.6 million cubic meters in one day, and Morocco recorded a similar rate.
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A recent study has revealed an increase in the severity of extreme weather events such as storms and hurricanes, considering that rising global temperatures play a pivotal role in this change.
The researchers reported that global warming leads to an increase in the variability of weather patterns, after studying historical meteorological data that shows significant changes in rainfall on a large scale.
The study, published in the journal “Science”, showed that about 75% of the planet’s land area witnessed increasing fluctuations in rainfall, accompanied by longer periods of drought and heavier rains.
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The researchers reported that global warming leads to an increase in the variability of weather patterns, after studying historical meteorological data that shows significant changes in rainfall on a large scale.
The study, published in the journal “Science”, showed that about 75% of the planet’s land area witnessed increasing fluctuations in rainfall, accompanied by longer periods of drought and heavier rains.
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Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kojak announced the Egyptian government’s efforts to boost bilateral trade with Turkey, targeting $15 billion in the coming years.
During the minister’s meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Mehmet Simsek, on the sidelines of the G20 events held in Brazil, Kojak stressed the desire to strengthen economic relations between the two countries to achieve mutual benefits, especially in light of global and regional economic challenges.
He pointed out that mutual cooperation could include areas such as climate change and sustainable development, through joint initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability and protecting the environment.
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During the minister’s meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Mehmet Simsek, on the sidelines of the G20 events held in Brazil, Kojak stressed the desire to strengthen economic relations between the two countries to achieve mutual benefits, especially in light of global and regional economic challenges.
He pointed out that mutual cooperation could include areas such as climate change and sustainable development, through joint initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability and protecting the environment.
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Algeria is witnessing a worrying increase in forest fires that are exacerbated annually by climate change, leading to drought and heat waves that make the vegetation more fragile.
Several fires have broken out in the Tizi Ouzou and Bejaia regions of the Kabylie region, necessitating the evacuation of dozens of residents.
According to civil protection and eyewitnesses, firefighters were able to control most of the fires by Sunday evening.
The Director General of Forests, Jamal Touahria, confirmed that the evacuation operations included residents in the Tizi Ouzou province where the fires were approaching their homes.
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Several fires have broken out in the Tizi Ouzou and Bejaia regions of the Kabylie region, necessitating the evacuation of dozens of residents.
According to civil protection and eyewitnesses, firefighters were able to control most of the fires by Sunday evening.
The Director General of Forests, Jamal Touahria, confirmed that the evacuation operations included residents in the Tizi Ouzou province where the fires were approaching their homes.
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