Environment in Jeopardy: Consequences of climate change in Egypt

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Egypt is at risk to the possessions of global warming and potentially facing catastrophic consequences in sea level rise (SLR), water scar­city, agriculture and food insufficiency, loss of biodiversity and habitats and new pressures on human health and national economy. To confront these adverse impacts, the Prime Minister re-established in 2007 a National Climate Change Committee consists of scientists and experts from different ministries and relevant bodies responsible to manage climate in Egypt and to set a strategy to adapt to potential global changes. Key words: Environment, sea level rise, water scarcity, agriculture and food Insufficiency, biodiversity and human health.