Note: Intro -- Preface to "Egypt's Strategy to Meet the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030" -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- 1 Introduction to "Insights into Egypt's Strategy to Meet the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030: Researchers' Contributions" -- Abstract -- 1 Background/Overview -- 2 Themes of the Book -- 3 Chapter's Summary -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 2 Overview of the Poverty, Food Security and Nutrition Situation in Egypt -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Poverty and Food Security -- 3 Poverty in Egypt -- 4 Study Results -- 4.1 Economic Reform in Egypt -- 4.2 Poverty Rate -- 4.3 Poverty and Deprivation in Rural Upper Egypt -- 4.4 Poverty in the Poorest Villages of Egypt -- 4.5 Egypt's Poverty Rate -- 4.6 Economic Reform Programme -- 4.6.1 National Reform Following the 2013 Revolution -- 4.6.2 Development of the Suez Canal Hub -- 4.6.3 National Sinai Development Project -- 4.6.4 The Million and a Half Million Acres Project -- 4.6.5 National Energy Project -- 5 Conclusions and Future Direction -- References -- 3 Long-Term Control of Desertification: Is Organic Farming Superior to Conventional? Soil and Established Arid Cultivation Practices at SEKEM, Egypt -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 SEKEM Agricultural Site -- 3 Organic-Biodynamic Cultivation Practices -- 3.1 Compost, Natural Fertilizing -- 3.2 Crop Rotation and Co-cultivation -- 3.3 Manual Tillage -- 4 Soil Properties in Organic Farming -- 4.1 Organic Carbon Content, Water Storage Capacity -- 4.2 Soil Parameters Related to Tilth -- 4.3 Soil Microbiology -- 4.4 Pesticides, Fertilizers and Soil Parameters -- 5 Farming System and Risk of Erosion -- 6 Synopsis: Organic and Conventional Farming in Desertification Control -- 7 Discussion and Conclusion -- References -- 4 The Effect of COVID-19 on the Egyptian Education System and the Role of Digitalization. , Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Education and Sustainable Development -- 3 Resilience in Education: Lessons Learnt from COVID-19 -- 4 The Impact of the Coronavirus on the Educational Systems: Some Global Experiences and Egypt -- 5 An Overview of the Egyptian Policy Responses: The Education System Perspective -- 6 Matrix of Proposed Resilience Pillars and Execution Mechanisms -- 7 Conclusion and Policy Recommendations -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 5 Culture and Principles of Equity and Gender Equality as a Basis of Holistic Sustainable Development at SEKEM, Egypt -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 SEKEM Founder Developing His Vision of Society and Culture -- 1.2 Initiative for Holistic Sustainable Development -- 2 REVIEW: The Four Sustainability Dimensions at SEKEM -- 2.1 Economic Dimension of Sustainability -- 2.2 Ecological Dimension of Sustainability -- 2.3 Societal Dimension of Sustainability -- 2.3.1 Equal Society, Empowerment of Women -- 2.3.2 Partnerships, Financial Structure -- 2.4 Cultural Dimension: Equity in Education and Development -- 2.4.1 Cultural Core Program -- 2.4.2 Health Care Activities -- 2.4.3 Educational Programs -- 2.4.4 Nursery and Kindergarten -- 2.4.5 SEKEM School and School for Special Needs -- 2.4.6 Adult Education Program -- 2.4.7 Vocational Training Centre (VTC) -- 2.4.8 Research -- 2.4.9 Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HUSD) -- 3 SYNOPSIS: SEKEM-Status of Sustainability, Vision Until 2057 -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 6 Integrated Hydrological Modeling and Geoinformatics for Harvesting and Simulating Mountain Torrents on the Area Stretching Between Port Sudan and Ras Bennas, Red Sea -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Study Area and Its Problem -- 2.2 Research Approaches and Techniques -- 2.3 Integrated Methodology -- 2.3.1 Overall Resources and Data Processing. , 2.3.2 Climatic Characteristics -- 2.3.3 Topographic Characteristics -- 2.3.4 Geological Characteristics -- 2.3.5 Soil Characteristics -- 2.3.6 Land-Use Data -- 2.3.7 Hydrological Modeling -- 2.4 Rain Probability for 100 Years -- 2.5 Rainwater Loss Estimation -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Morphometric Characteristics of the Basins -- 3.1.1 Area of the Basins -- 3.1.2 Drainage Network -- 3.2 Hydrological Characteristics of the Drainage Basins -- 3.2.1 Time of Concentration -- 3.2.2 Slowdown -- 3.2.3 Volume of Shallow Drainage of the Basins -- 3.3 Harvest of the Water Torrents -- 3.3.1 Dam Position Selection -- 3.3.2 Spatial Distribution and Characteristics of Dams -- 4 Priorities for Dam Creation -- 5 Discussion and Conclusions -- 6 Recommendations -- References -- 8 Resources of the Renewable Energy in Egypt -- Abstract -- 1 General Background -- 2 Energy Sources in Egypt -- 3 Renewable Energies Resources in Egypt -- 3.1 Small Hydropower Resources -- 3.1.1 Small Hydropower Engineering and the Technical Aspects -- 3.1.2 Small Hydropower Estimation -- 3.1.3 Site Characteristics -- 3.1.4 Existing of Hydropower Generation in Egypt -- 3.2 Solar Energy Resources -- 3.2.1 Solar Energy Engineering and the Technical Aspects -- 3.2.2 Solar Energy Estimation for Both -- CSP and PV -- 3.2.3 Site Characteristics -- 3.2.4 Projects of Solar Energy Generation in Egypt -- 3.3 Wind Energy Resources -- 3.3.1 Wind Energy Engineering and the Technical Aspects -- 3.3.2 Wind Power Estimation -- 3.3.3 Site Characteristics -- 3.3.4 Projects of Wind Energy Generation in Egypt -- 3.4 Bio Energy (Biomass) Resources -- 3.4.1 Biomass in Egypt -- 3.5 Geothermal Energy Resources -- 4 Geographic Information System and the Potential of Renewable Energies in Egypt -- 4.1 Potential of Small Hydropower -- 4.2 Potential of Solar Energy in Egypt -- 4.3 Potential of Wind Energy in Egypt -- References. , 9 Utilizing Renewable Energy as a Mean to Achieve SDGs -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Renewable Sources of Energy and Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) -- 3 On the Concept of Levelised Cost of Electricity LCOE -- 4 Energy Storage Is the Key to Increasing Efficiency and Lowering Value (LCOE) -- 5 The Need for Energy in the Form of Heat in the Industry -- 6 How Can Heat Helps Implantation of SDGs -- 7 Financing Issue-Toward Constructing of a Business Model -- 8 Energy Use and Its Relationship to SDG -- 9 Electricity Generation Plant as Financing Tool for SDG -- 10 Conclusions -- 11 Recommendations/Future Prespectives -- References -- 10 Economic Growth, Employment and Decent Work as a Sustainable Development Policy for All -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Economic Growth -- 2.1 Promoting Sustained, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth in Egypt -- 2.2 Promoting Egyptian Economic Growth -- 2.3 Measuring Economic Growth -- 2.3.1 Income Criteria -- Gross National Income (GNI) -- Expected Gross National Income (EGNI) -- Average Income (AI) -- 2.3.2 Social Criteria for Growth and Economic Development -- Health Standards -- Educational Standards -- Nutrition Standards -- 2.3.3 The Physical Quality of Life Index -- 2.3.4 Structural Standards -- 2.4 Economic Growth as a Sustainable Development Policy -- 3 Employment as a Sustainable Development Policy -- 3.1 Full Employment -- 3.2 The Ability of Economic Systems to Achieve a State of Full Employment -- 4 Decent Work as a Sustainable Development Policy -- 4.1 Empowering People Through Decent Work and Full Employment -- 4.1.1 Decent Work in Egypt -- 4.2 Creating Opportunities for All, Reducing Inequality and Ending Discrimination -- 4.3 Enhancing Productivity and Building Productive Capacity to Achieve Sustainable Development -- 5 Conclusions -- 6 Recommendations -- References. , 11 Proposed Guidelines for Planning of Egyptian Fishing Ports -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Egypt 2030 Strategy Vision Towards Coastal Fisheries -- 3 Review of Fishing Port Planning Studies -- 4 Proposed Guidelines for Planning of Egyptian Fishing Ports -- 4.1 Basic Planning Concepts -- 4.1.1 General Consideration -- 4.1.2 Planning Process and Elements -- 4.1.3 Site Selection and Alternative Plans -- 4.2 Fishing Ports Planning -- 4.2.1 Water Area Planning -- 4.2.2 Land Area Planning (Facilities and Services) -- 4.2.3 Environmental Aspects for the Planning of Fishing Ports -- 4.3 Port Management -- 4.3.1 Environmental Management Practices -- 5 Conclusion and Recommendation -- References -- 12 The Impact of Human-Induced in Mining Operations on the Increased Risk of Torrents in the Wadi Allaqi Basin -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Study Area and Its Problem -- 2.2 Natural Characteristics of the Study Area -- 2.2.1 Identification of Study Area -- 2.2.2 Climate Characteristics -- 2.2.3 Geological Characteristics -- 2.2.4 Terrain Characteristics: -- 2.3 Hydrological Properties -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Random Mining Operation Deposits -- 3.2 Water Depth and Speed in the Stream -- 3.3 Ways to Cope with Torrential Hazards -- 4 Conclusions and Future Direction -- References -- 13 Climate Considerations in the Planning and Sustainability of Egyptian Cities -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 Astronomical and Geographic Location -- 2.2 Egypt's Location -- 2.3 Land Forms -- 2.3.1 Delta and Nile Valley -- 2.3.2 Western Desert -- 2.3.3 Eastern Desert -- 2.3.4 Sinai Peninsula -- 2.4 City's Functional Structure -- 2.5 Egyptian City Categories -- 2.6 Population Functions -- 2.7 Urban Planning -- 2.8 Morphology of the City -- 2.9 The Physical State of the Buildings. , 2.10 Historical and Civilizational Buildings.