Egypt's Second National Communication to UNFCCC

This project aims at preparing and reporting Egypt's Second National Communication to the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) according to 17/CP8 and other guidance provided. It is a follow up of previous studies already identified under a stocktaking exercise. The project is working under a priority area / category selection approach in order to allocate resources in the most effective manner. The main components of the project are: (a) an inventory of greenhouse gases for the year 2000 and time series 1990-2000; (b) an update of analysis of potential measures to abate the increase in greenhouse gas emissions in Egypt; (c) an assessment of potential impacts of climate change in Egypt and adaptation measures; (d) Public awareness activities and stockholder consultations are cross-cutting along the overall course of this exercise. Therefore, the preparation of the Second National Communication is expected to enhance general awareness and knowledge on climate change-related issues in Egypt, and help taking them into account in the process of national planning and policy.