Nile Delta
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| Area | Nile delta | |
| Place | North of Egypt | |
| Country | Egypt | |
| Topics | Tourism and nature protection | |
| Author(s) | Ahmed kamal | |
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Rationale
- Nile delta is the breadbasket of Egypt, 2\3 of the agriculture products comes from this area supporting 40 million of people and considering one of the best regions for agriculture in Egypt due to its location on the Midetterian sea besides two branches of Nile river in the lower part in Egypt which consider the source of water in these region. the coastline of Nile delta from Port said city to Alexandria city consider one of the most vulnerable coastlines in the world facing the problem of coastal erosion and rising sea level due to its lower elevation.
Location and scope
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A Landscape System Analysis
A.1 Landscape layers and their system context
Geomorphology, landscape units and coastal typology
- The Nile delta is formed by the two branches of Nile river in the lower part in Egypt. It spread out to V shape fan due to the Nile flood in the past before the high dam constructed in the upper part of the Nile. The construction of the high dam limited the Nile river to two branches (Rashid branch on the west and Dumyat branch on the east)
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Land use
- The Nile delta coastline begins from the east in Port said city which consider a big harbour located at the sea and very dense settlement to Alexandria city in the west which consider residential and recreational area all the year. The area between them very diverse between the agriculture fields due to the Nile river and, fishing farms, three big sea lagoons (Idku, lake Burulls and lake Manzella ) produce 60% of the fish catch beside small urban cities.The most activities in this area are fishing, agriculture and tourism. too many agriculture areas near the coast not suitable for cultivating and the function changed to fishing farm because the soil becomes salinity.
Landuse map (by the author)
Typology of coastline (by the author)
Alexandria city (west side of delta)
Port said city (East side of delta)
Ras el bar city (Resedential and recreational area)
Nile river at the right and the sea in the left
Green/blue infrastructure
- The green and blue infrastructure very diverse in this area and the most dominant element is the agriculture area also you can find too many meadows and the contrast between the two Nile branches and the 3 lakes along the mediterranean sea. All of this elements consider great elements to connect all of this separated area to increase the high value of aesthetic value and give the people the opportunity to interact with nature and increase the biodiversity besides that
Green infrastructure (by the author)
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Actors and stakeholders
- Who is driving changes in this landscape? Who is affected by those changes?
- Draw a stakeholder and/or power map: Who is affected highly but with low power? Who has high power but is not affected?
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Sacred spaces and heritage
- stanley bridge in Alexandria city crossing the mediterranean sea one of the most beautiful bridge in the city due to the unique character and the aesthetics value for this place as it considers landmark for the city.
the other site is the administration building of canal el Suez one of the most important projects in Egypt that connected the mediterranean sea and the red sea. this building constructed in the 18th century.
Suez canal adminstration building
Suez canal construction
Visual appearance and landscape narrative
- the landscape parks along the Meditteranean sea play an important role in people life. It is the green heart of the city. One of this parks is Montaza palace and its gardens as it considers one of the most beautiful parks in Alexandria city as a recreational area and historical area also. The aesthetics value of this area is very high due to the beauty, The character and diversity of green spaces.
Montaza palace and gardens in alexandria (west delta)
Montaza gardens (alexandria city)
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A.2 Summary of you landscape system analysis and your development Targets
- You can summarize your findings with an DPSI(R) Model or a Spider Diagram
- Link back to the Sustainable Development Goals: Which goals are at risk?
- What is your hypothesis for this landscape?
- Visualise your hypothesis with one graphic/pict
- Are there any existing initiatives taking action in this landscape? Do you have a critical perspective on that?
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In the Nile delta there are too many drivers affect this area such as; Agriculture, Urbanization, Tourism and fishing industry and all of these drivers put pressure on the existing water resources because Egypt nowadays suffering from the water capacity also the environment will affect from the grey structure and the biodiversity of this area in addition to the fishing and bird species
we assume if the water level will increase 50cm 4 million people will suffer from this problem and we will lose 1800 km2 from the agriculture area but if the water level increase 1.50m 8 million people will suffer from this problem and we will lose 5000 km2 from agriculture area and the Nile delta is the main source of water and fish stock so the climate change will affect not only the environment but the local citizens also
A.3 Theory reflection
- Reflect on at least three international policy documents in relation to their local landscape case
- choose one international, one European and one national document
- You can choose references from our reading list
- Scope: 250 words
A.4 References
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2009/aug/21/climate-change-nile-flooding-farming https://www.witpress.com/Secure/elibrary/papers/CP11/CP11004FU1.pdf http://www.grida.no/resources/5629
Phase B: Landscape Evaluation and Assessment
B.1 Assessment Strategy
- Based on the hypothesis derived from your previous landscape systems analysis you are now asked to define the goals for assessing the landscape. Your assessment is the basis for evaluating the landscape status.
- Which elements and phenomena need to be mapped, why and how?
- This a text contribution, max 250 words
B.2 Mapping
- As defined by your assessment strategy you conduct the mapping and present your findings here
- As a minimum, at least three different themes need to be mapped, you may choose more if needed
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B.3 Problem definition and priority setting
- Give a summary of the major findings of your mapping process, what are the problems/potentials identified?
- Draw a problems/potentials map
- Set priorities for the most relevant issues
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B.4 Theory reflection
- Please reflect the assessment and evaluation methods used based on at least three readings
- Did you encounter limitations'
- 200 words test contribution
B.5 References
- give a full list of the references you have used for this section
Phase C – Strategy and Master Plan
C.1 Goal Setting
- Define strategic planning objectives based on the evaluation findings
- Link back to your original targets from section one and the Development Goals
- 150 words text contribution
C.2 Spatial Strategy and Transect
- translate your strategic goals into a vision
- develop a spatial translation of your vision
- exemplify your vision in the form of a transect with concrete interventions
- add map(s) and visualizations
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C.3 From Theory of Change to Implementation
- For implementing your vision: Which partnerships are needed? Which governance model is required?
- Who needs to act and how? Draw and explain a change/process model/timeline
- Which resources are needed? On which assets can you build?
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C.4 References
- give a full list of the references you have used for this section
D. Process Reflection
- Reflect in your intercultural and interdisciplinary team on the outcomes of your study
- Which limitations were you facing?
- What have you learnt from each other?
- What would you do differently next time?
- You can also use diagrams/visuals
- 250 words text