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Egypt water resource modernization and digital transition

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Egypt is pursuing a modernization of its water management through digital transformation and infrastructure development. Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam is overseeing several initiatives to advance ‘Water System 2.0’ goals, including the implementation of digital twin technology and a telemetry network pilot for the Ismailia Canal. As part of the ‘Water 2.0’ initiative, the Ministry is modernizing drainage pipe manufacturing to support a green transition by replacing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with high-density polyethylene (HDPE). ~~Parallel~~ Recent digital advancements include the implementation of a rotation system and a new crop forecasting tool. This tool utilizes economic, social, climatic, and water-based criteria to ~~these technological shifts,~~ identify crop types and areas, enabling more accurate estimation of water needs and improved distribution via mobile applications. Infrastructure and environmental efforts have expanded to the Siwa Oasis, where the Ministry is ~~addressing climate change impacts~~ managing groundwater levels through ~~coastal protection. Following~~ the ~~peak water demand season, Minister Sewilam evaluated the water management system in the Faiyum Governorate, highlighting achievements such as the construction~~ completion of ~~a 150-meter retaining wall on~~ the ~~Bahr Youssef canal. To address ongoing challenges, the Minister ordered the development of long-term plans~~ Ghazalat pumping station and ~~directed~~ the installation of ~~telemetry measurement points at~~ polyethylene piping networks. To prevent groundwater depletion, the ~~Qate' and Ibshaway canals. Expanding~~ Ministry is also working to close unauthorized shallow wells. To address climate change, the ~~scope of water security, Sewilam has sought~~ Ministry is conducting feasibility studies to ~~enhance media cooperation~~ protect vulnerable Nile Delta coastal areas, specifically near the Rosetta and Damietta branches, using eco-friendly, natural materials to ~~increase public awareness of water conservation~~ combat sea-level rise and ~~coordinate international messaging regarding Nile Basin development. Minister~~ erosion. Parallel to these domestic shifts, Sewilam ~~has recently expanded Egypt’s engagement~~ continues to engage in international water ~~diplomacy. In New Alamein, he participated~~ diplomacy, participating in ~~a session~~ sessions regarding the ‘African Water Vision ~~2063: From Vision to Implementation,’ which addressed financing mechanisms~~ 2063’ and ~~continental cooperation to align with~~ the ~~African Union’s~~ 2026 ~~agenda. Additionally, Sewilam attended the 2026~~ Euro-Mediterranean Water Forum ~~in Rome. This forum, involving the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), focused on addressing~~ to address regional water ~~scarcity, climate change,~~ scarcity and non-conventional ~~resources like desalination and water reuse to foster regional cooperation.~~ resources.

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