(Issued December 2008)

Part 1: Air

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. Introduction
. Sources of Pollution
. Air Pollution Harmful Impacts
. Air Quality Indicators in Egypt
. Causes of Severe Air Pollution Episodes
. Efforts made by MSEA during 2007 for improving Air Quality
. Most Important Programs implemented to control pollution from vehicle exhausts.
. Objectives of the Five-Year Plan (2007 – 2012)
. References

. Introduction
. Main Sources of Noise
. Efforts made to Minimize the Adverse Impacts
. Noise Levels Indicators for 2007
. Future Plan
. Terms and Definitions

. Introduction
. Climate Change Impact on Egypt
. Egyptian Efforts to mitigate the Negative Impacts
. Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Achievements

. Introduction
. Harmful Effects
. Environmental Indicators
. Efforts made to reduce Negative Impacts
. Future Vision

Part 2: Water

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. Introduction
. Water Quality in the Nile
. Lake Nasser Water Quality
. Indicators of Water Quality in the River Nile and its Branches
. Efforts made to prevent Pollution of Fresh Water and Lakes
. References

. Introduction
. Egyptian Coastal Water Environmental Monitoring Program
. Mediterranean Coastal Water Quality
. Coastal Water Quality in Red Sea and Gulfs of Suez and Aqaba
. References

Part 3: Land

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. Introduction
. First: Biodiversity Status, Trends and Threats
    - Ecosystems and Habitats Maps for Egyptian Fauna & Flora
    - Coastal and Marine Biodiversity
    - Biodiversity in Inland Waters and Wetlands
    - Biodiversity of Dry and Sub-humid Lands
    - Mountains Biodiversity
    - Agro Biodiversity
    - Red List of Endangered Species
    - Invasive Species
    - Climate Change Impact on Biodiversity
    - Bird Flu
    - Economical, Cultural and Social Importance of Biodiversity.
. Second: Current Status of Biodiversity National Strategies, Action Plans and Implementation Programs.
    - Assessing Effectiveness and Experiences of the Strategy
    - Main Activities of Biodiversity Conservation.
    - Work Program of Natural Protectorates
. Third: Mainstreaming and Assessment of Biodiversity Considerations in Relevant Sectors
    - Incentive Measures to decrease Loss of Biodiversity
. Fourth: Conclusions and Future Priorities
. Arabic Selected References

. Introduction
. The Green Belt around Greater Cairo (Cairo – Giza – Qaliubia)
. Afforestation using Treated Wastewater
. Efforts made in Planting trees, Green Areas & Parks
. Future Plan (until 2012)
. References

Part 4: Urban Environment

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. Introduction
. Upgrading Informal Settlements
. MSEA Slums Upgrading Contributions in Collaboration with Integrated Care Society
. Future Trends for Slums Environmental Development

. Introduction
. Energy Project Status Quo
. Efforts to minimize Negative Impacts
. Future Provision
. References

. Introduction
. Pollution Sources
. MSEA Efforts in Controlling Industrial Pollution Projects
    - Ongoing and Finalized Programs and Projects
    - Current Programs and Future Vision
. Data Sources

. Introduction
. Quantities of SW Generated in Egypt
. Current State of Municipal Solid Wastes in Egypt
. Reasons Leading to Municipal Solid Wastes Problems
. Efforts made to Minimize Negative Impacts
. Future Vision

First: Hazardous Materials:
. Introduction
. Activities made for Hazardous Substance Control in 2007
Second: Hazardous Wastes:
. Introduction
. Status of Hazardous Wastes in Egypt
. Potential hazards from Manufacturing, Using and Recycling Plastic
. Efforts made to mitigate Negative Impacts of Plastic Wastes on the National Level
. Efforts made on Hazardous Waste Management through International & Regional Cooperation
. Future Vision
. References

Chapter 14: EEAA Projects Receiving Foreign Support

List of Abbreviations Used in the Report

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List of Some Environmental Abbreviations

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Contributors

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