Egypt Calls for Urgent Global Action on Water Challenges and Climate Change

Egypt's Minister of Irrigation warned that the world has entered a new hydrological reality due to accelerating climate change, demanding a fundamental shift in water management.

• Egypt and Japan co-hosted the "Water on 44th" event in New York during the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
• Minister Hani Sweilem stated that the world is experiencing a new hydrological reality requiring enhanced resilience, early warning systems, and increased water sector funding.
• Sweilem called for accelerated implementation of UN Water Conference 2026 preparations, emphasizing water's central role in sustainable development and climate adaptation.
• Sweilem stressed that climate change is outpacing current water systems, necessitating rapid policy, institutional, and investment reforms.