Egypt, EU Strengthen Water Security Efforts

Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, in collaboration with the European Union, will host World Water Day 2025 at the Triumph Luxury Hotel in New Cairo.

Under the theme "Waters for Tomorrow", the event will highlight ongoing EU-Egypt partnerships aimed at tackling Egypt’s pressing water challenges and ensuring long-term water sustainability.

With Egypt’s water resources under growing pressure due to climate change and rapid population growth, the event will serve as a platform to reinforce cooperation between Egypt and the EU.

The EU has been a key partner in supporting Egypt’s water sector, having provided €600 million in grants since 2007, leveraging investments worth €3.5 billion and improving access to clean water for over 25 million Egyptians.

High-ranking officials, including Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, ambassadors, and EU representatives, will discuss the importance of integrated water governance.

The agenda will also emphasize youth involvement, private sector engagement, and innovative solutions such as water reuse, advanced irrigation, and nature-based strategies aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030 and the National Climate Change Strategy 2050.

Egypt, which relies on the Nile for 97% of its renewable water resources, faces an annual water deficit exceeding 25 billion cubic meters.

The per capita water availability now stands below 550 cubic meters annually and is projected to cross the absolute scarcity threshold by 2027. This underscores the urgency of sustainable water management efforts.

The EU-Egypt Joint Water Partnership and the Team Europe Initiative for Integrated Water and Food Security aim to position Egypt as a regional leader in water governance and climate adaptation.

The event will also highlight Europe’s commitment to water resilience, as reflected in the European Green Deal and the upcoming EU Water Resilience Initiative, which focuses on combating droughts, floods, and pollution through sustainable resource management.

As stakeholders gather on this global occasion, the message is clear: securing water for future generations requires strategic investments, innovation, and international collaboration.