disaster
Egypt: Alexandria advances resilience planning through first technical workshop under MCR2030
By UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction at ReliefWeb
· June 11, 2026
· 3 min read
. The workshop marked the first official gathering since the launch of the Consortium for Alexandria, which aims to support the city’s transition into a more resilient coastal city and strengthen its role as a regional leader in disaster risk reduction and urban resilience. As one of Egypt’s most st
Key takeaway Sandra Amlang, Chief of Office, UNDRR Regional Office for Arab States, highlighted Alexandria's long history of adapting to change and the importance of strengthening resilience for future generations.
Why this matters
The launch of the Consortium for Alexandria and its first technical workshop under MCR2030 marks a significant step towards enhancing the city's resilience against disaster risks. As a critical coastal city in Egypt, Alexandria's vulnerability to sea-level rise, flooding, and rapid urban growth poses a substantial threat to its five million residents and the national economy. The workshop's focus on identifying practical entry points for supporting the city's resilience planning and developing an Alexandria Resilience Roadmap is crucial in addressing these challenges. The participation of national authorities, technical partners, and stakeholders in the workshop highlights the importance of a collaborative approach in building resilience. By leveraging UNDRR tools and the Consortium for Alexandria, the city can strengthen its capacity to address future challenges, particularly those linked to climate change and coastal risk, and ensure that investments in infrastructure and urban services are risk-informed, ultimately contributing to Egypt's long-term economic and social stability.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 11, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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