National Water Resources Strategy 2050
The National Water Resources Strategy 2050 provides an integrated framework for managing Egypt’s water resources, ensuring that current and future water needs are met while supporting sustainable development objectives.
The strategy is based on a set of pillars, policies, and programs aimed at developing water resources, rationalizing water use, improving system efficiency, protecting water resources, and strengthening the capacity to address water challenges and climate change.
Main Objective
Achieving water security and strengthening the country’s capacity to manage its water resources efficiently and sustainably, in line with development needs while safeguarding the rights of future generations.
Strategy Pillars
An integrated framework for achieving water security and sustainable development
Water Resources Development
Maximizing the use of available water resources and developing additional water sources.
Water Use Efficiency
Improving water-use efficiency, reducing losses, and enhancing water demand management.
Water Reuse
Expanding water treatment and reuse while maximizing the use of non-conventional water resources.
Water Quality Improvement
Protecting water resources, improving water quality, and preserving aquatic ecosystems.
Climate Change Adaptation
Enhancing the resilience of water resources systems and addressing the potential impacts of climate change.
Infrastructure Development
Developing water infrastructure and irrigation and drainage networks while improving their operational efficiency.
An Integrated Framework for Water Security
The strategy pillars work together to achieve responsible and sustainable water resources management.
Water Security
Meeting current and future water needs
Sustainability
Preserving resources for future generations
Innovation
Harnessing technology and modern solutions
Resilience
Preparing for future challenges and risks
The Strategy Towards 2050
2050
The strategy’s time horizon
Sustainable Water Security
Integrated management of water resources
Sustainable Future
Protecting resources and supporting development for future generations
Strategy Documents
Strategy documents, references, and related materials can be accessed through the available links.
Together Towards a Secure and Sustainable Water Future
The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation continues its efforts to achieve water security and strengthen the sustainable management of Egypt’s water resources.