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9 Think Tanks in BriefExplore Articles by ExpertsDuring the post-2010 period, Climate change and evolving environmental conditions, all over the world, have introduced new complexities to water security in recent years. Egypt, among other North African countries, has experienced challenging impacts of climate change.Agriculture uses nearly 86% of all water. Nearly 60% of food is produced in the Nile Delta. Nearly a quarter of the labor force is engaged in the agricultural sector.Sea level rise and saline water intrusion are important topics for Egypt, particularly in its coastal areas. In this regard, international reports, such as UN reports, have shared insights suggesting that certain coastal areas may experience changes that could influence the living conditions of their residents. These changes present an opportunity for strategic planning and innovative solutions that can help communities adapt and thrive in the face of these environmental shifts. With thoughtful approaches, there is potential for resilience and growth in these vibrant cities.Other concerns are the increasing magnitudes, frequencies, and durations of hydrometeorological events, like floods and droughts, as well as heat waves, in addition to changes in Nile flows and developments like the construction and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) along with the rapid population growth; all require adaptive and forward-looking strategies.Hence, the country should leverage its national expertise in water resources and irrigation to address these challenges with maximum efficiency and develop practical solutions, turning them into opportunities that benefit its people.The country needs to formulate a long-term realistic water management plan that considers its unique hydro-climatic, economic, social, cultural, and institutional conditions. This plan should be updated every five years as more knowledge and data are available, new technological advances take place, and societal perceptions and attitudes to water change. This would include significantly increasing water use efficiencies Think Tanks in BriefExplore Articles by Experts