Egypt plans to green its desert

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Egypt really does seem like the most make-or-break country in the world. Hope it works out

When I visited Egypt last time, more or less every single faucet I saw was dripping and leaking water - something I thought was not the best practice in a country with a fresh water shortage.

If this happens, it's gonna be Egypt's greatest enterprise, even impressive than the pyramids. I really Hope It comes true, not only for Egypt good, but also as a great example to other nations.

I've never heard "Terraforming" as an Earth-based concept; only, say Venus or Mars. It is, or could be, brillant in this day and age. Thank you, Shirvan.

The issue of armies being intertwined with states is a topic that deserves a whole documentary on its own. Egypt, Pakistan, China and Uganda are just a few countries you could start with. Hoping to see more on THIS.

Ambition without a plan might as well be a prayer. How does caspian report come up with amazing lines every single video.

All the mega projects undertaken in Egypt since 2016 were contracted to all the major private contractors in the country, not by the army. However the private contractors operate under the direct supervision of the army. Private companies are partaking in these mega projects and not ostracized from the developments. Just a nuance that you should note.

I expect Egypt will adopt the best water saving agricultural technologies and desalinate Mediterranean water with solar power extensively.

"When plunder becomes a way of life for a groupe of people in a society, they create for themselves a legal system that recognises it and a moral code that glorifies it". Spot on. I live in a country with a similar system and this describes perfectely what I have seen and experienced, though it's hard to be aware of this fact when you actually live inside such an environement (even if you're not necessarely profitint from it)

I live in Egypt since 2008. The economic and social advancements of the past two years are beyond expectations. Before corruption was rampant and without any control. Now it has been put on precise rails and rules. Yes, the military as an institution is running the country but in a responsible and sensible way. Mistakes are made, but this is normal in any society. The Egyptian people praise their military and El Sisi is tremendously popular with his humble ways, quiet voice and respectful determination. I lived in Switzerland before and I can compare. Egypt is really catching up with the world and it is doing it in as responsible and efficient way possible, considering the given situation.

These projects are so important ! For the World , Nature , human , animals ect ect ect. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"An ambition without a plan, may as well be a prayer". Brilliant.

Shirvan, your channel has grown so much over the years and I'm proud to say that I've been here to witness your success!

I'll smash the "X" key to doubt. Given Ethiopia's new dam, high corruption and the massive financial costs, I don't see this happening, but I wish them good luck!

"An ambition without a plan might as well be a prayer". Maaan, I love your quotes!

As an Egyptian, you made me really scared for the future of my country 💔. I hope things work out in the end somehow...

Finally something that isn’t about war. Thank you!

If you aren't already working on one, please make a video on the Russian invasion of Ukraine! I would love to hear your breakdown and analysis of the situation.

There's usually two ways to "green" a desert. The first way, the right way, is to use only the existing precipitations, but to maximize it. It can be done with native trees and plants that will keep the water for longer, by draining it into the soil rather than letting it slide and flood around. It needs the help of terraces and other bassins to keep some water around, or by watering the plants for the first few years. They've done that in Saudi Arabia or Jordan, it works, you need around 100-200 mm of rain per year. The wrong way to do it is what Israel, California or Australia do for example : simply drill for an aquifer, very deep, and just grow whatever you want. It's stupid, wasteful, and a lie when they claim sustainability. Some people can do it with dessalination plants, or by damming rivers. It's just as wasteful and stupid, at least until we find a sustainable way to use dessalination plants, which is not in the foreseeable future. The way Egypt wants to do it obviously falls in the second category. Also, Egypt is doing what most countries do. They assume they need more land, more water. They don't maximize what they have. They could use cover crops to increase organic matter content in their fields, as well as yield for their crops. They could grow efficient crops like quinoa, that can sustain drought and salty soil. They could collect water from their over-urbanized area, from the roofs, etc.. like India is starting to do. Greenhouses are rubbish. They rob plants of UV light, that they need for good health and good production. They also often mean hydroponics, which produce tasteless veggies, poor in nutrients. Diverting water from the Nile or damming it is absolutely the worst way to do it. Natural ecosystems are much better at retaining water than anything humans can do. In dry parts of America, they're restoring waterways by stopping grazing and letting beavers come back. They're greening Northern Nevada like that. Obviously Egypt has no beaver, but by observing and using nature, I'm convinced there's a way.