Baseline assessment report for Resilient Nature-based Water Solutions pilot in Izbat Al-Hamra, Egypt

This report presents the baseline assessment for the Resilient Nature-Based Water Solutions (RNBWS) pilot project in Izbat Al-Hamra, Beheira Governorate, Egypt that is implemented under the Al Murunah project funded by the UK Government and led by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI)...

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Autores principales: Belhaj Fraj, Makram, Fragaszy, Stephen, Abdelwahab, Noura, Maowod, G., AbdelMegeed, A., Elhariry, R. T., Samarasekara, Vidhisha
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Publicado: International Water Management Institute 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177030
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author Belhaj Fraj, Makram
Fragaszy, Stephen
Abdelwahab, Noura
Maowod, G.
AbdelMegeed, A.
Elhariry, R. T.
Samarasekara, Vidhisha
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Fragaszy, Stephen
Maowod, G.
Samarasekara, Vidhisha
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Fragaszy, Stephen
Abdelwahab, Noura
Maowod, G.
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Samarasekara, Vidhisha
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description This report presents the baseline assessment for the Resilient Nature-Based Water Solutions (RNBWS) pilot project in Izbat Al-Hamra, Beheira Governorate, Egypt that is implemented under the Al Murunah project funded by the UK Government and led by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The study analyses the biophysical, agricultural, socio-economic, and policy contexts of the area to guide the design and implementation of integrated, community-based interventions that enhance water security, agricultural productivity, and climate resilience. The pilot focuses on addressing key challenges such as soil salinity, declining productivity, environmental performance of farms, and women’s participation in agricultural value chains. It aims to optimize agricultural production through laser land levelling, drainage improvements, solar-powered surface irrigation systems, and soil salinity management, while also strengthening farmer capacity and resource management and enhancing women’s engagement in food processing and entrepreneurship development. Drawing on a comprehensive SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis, the report identifies strategic directions for scaling RNBWS and advancing integrated agricultural and water resource management in Beheira. The findings and recommendations will support agricultural communities in adopting innovative, practical, and inclusive solutions that strengthen livelihoods, improve access to credit and markets, and enhance long-term financial and environmental sustainability.
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spelling CGSpace1770302025-11-07T07:57:37Z Baseline assessment report for Resilient Nature-based Water Solutions pilot in Izbat Al-Hamra, Egypt Belhaj Fraj, Makram Fragaszy, Stephen Abdelwahab, Noura Maowod, G. AbdelMegeed, A. Elhariry, R. T. Samarasekara, Vidhisha nature-based solutions water security water management climate change pilot projects watersheds This report presents the baseline assessment for the Resilient Nature-Based Water Solutions (RNBWS) pilot project in Izbat Al-Hamra, Beheira Governorate, Egypt that is implemented under the Al Murunah project funded by the UK Government and led by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The study analyses the biophysical, agricultural, socio-economic, and policy contexts of the area to guide the design and implementation of integrated, community-based interventions that enhance water security, agricultural productivity, and climate resilience. The pilot focuses on addressing key challenges such as soil salinity, declining productivity, environmental performance of farms, and women’s participation in agricultural value chains. It aims to optimize agricultural production through laser land levelling, drainage improvements, solar-powered surface irrigation systems, and soil salinity management, while also strengthening farmer capacity and resource management and enhancing women’s engagement in food processing and entrepreneurship development. Drawing on a comprehensive SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis, the report identifies strategic directions for scaling RNBWS and advancing integrated agricultural and water resource management in Beheira. The findings and recommendations will support agricultural communities in adopting innovative, practical, and inclusive solutions that strengthen livelihoods, improve access to credit and markets, and enhance long-term financial and environmental sustainability. 2025-10-13 2025-10-13T10:14:13Z 2025-10-13T10:14:13Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177030 en Open Access application/pdf International Water Management Institute Belhaj Fraj, M.; Fragaszy, S. R.; Abdelwahab, N.; Maowod, G.; AbdelMegeed, A.; Elhariry, R. T.; Samarasekara, V. 2025. Baseline assessment report for Resilient Nature-based Water Solutions pilot in Izbat Al-Hamra, Egypt. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 72p. doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2025.235
spellingShingle nature-based solutions
water security
water management
climate change
pilot projects
watersheds
Belhaj Fraj, Makram
Fragaszy, Stephen
Abdelwahab, Noura
Maowod, G.
AbdelMegeed, A.
Elhariry, R. T.
Samarasekara, Vidhisha
Baseline assessment report for Resilient Nature-based Water Solutions pilot in Izbat Al-Hamra, Egypt
title Baseline assessment report for Resilient Nature-based Water Solutions pilot in Izbat Al-Hamra, Egypt
title_full Baseline assessment report for Resilient Nature-based Water Solutions pilot in Izbat Al-Hamra, Egypt
title_fullStr Baseline assessment report for Resilient Nature-based Water Solutions pilot in Izbat Al-Hamra, Egypt
title_full_unstemmed Baseline assessment report for Resilient Nature-based Water Solutions pilot in Izbat Al-Hamra, Egypt
title_short Baseline assessment report for Resilient Nature-based Water Solutions pilot in Izbat Al-Hamra, Egypt
title_sort baseline assessment report for resilient nature based water solutions pilot in izbat al hamra egypt
topic nature-based solutions
water security
water management
climate change
pilot projects
watersheds
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177030
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