A message on the occasion of Earth Hour
Media have covered the topic of global warming extensively in recent months, but an important message is being overlooked: the role of the individual. It’s easy to get lost in the controversy around the topic, to get sidetracked by the…
A message on the occasion of Earth Hour
In search of true eco-lodges
There seems to be more disagreement than agreement on whether eco-lodges even exist in Egypt. This confusion is normal, according to Amir Gohar, a tourism and land use planning expert. There is no straight forward definition of the term eco-lodge…
In search of true eco-lodges
Justice for the environment
What is environmental justice and how can it be incorporated into demands for a better environment in Egypt? Sharif Elmusa and Hoda Baraka explain. In assessing environmental problems, it is important to highlight the fact that these exist in varying…
Justice for the environment
The power of One
Hoda Baraka explores the power of the individual in the bid to address the problems plaguing the environment. We hear all the time about how environmental catastrophes, such as global warming, are lurking and are set to overshadow our future aspirations…