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Sustainable Coastal Development

Organic Waste Upcycling for Urban Farming

This solution tackles Hurghada’s organic waste by recycling it into compost for urban farming.
Drivers of Degradation Addressed
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Land-Based Pollution
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Wastewater

This solution tackles Hurghada’s organic waste by recycling it into compost for urban farming, promoting sustainable agriculture while reducing marine pollution. The Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association (HEPCA) will lead this initiative, creating compost from waste to support local farms and hotels. The project will also generate sustainable revenue and enhance the resilience of local ecosystems through improved water quality and waste management.

Region Africa and the Middle East
Country Global
GFCR Programme Egyptian Red Sea Initiative (ERSI)
GFCR Convening Agent United Nations Development Programme
Priority Coral Reef Sites Hurghada
Sector Sustainable Coastal Development
Stage Concept/Design
Scale to Investment Yes
Key Contact Amany Nakhla

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