Poor quality of Nile waters threatens health and livelihood of millions in Egypt while polluting the Mediterranean. Project traps sediments and pollutants from municipal, industrial and agricultural sources, demonstrating efficacy of this affordable, relatively simple, and efficient technology.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
395
Country
Egypt
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency
GEF Period
Pilot Phase
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
6,630,000
GEF Project Grant
4,500,000
GEF Agency Fees
0
Timeline
Concept Approved
Project Approved for Implementation
Project Closed