The Unit is collaborate with Egyptian and international bi-lateral and multi-lateral partners for implementing projects related to the activities of the Unit.

One of the main projects implemented by UESD is the Allaqi Project

Sustainable development of the area around Lake Nasser is a long-term continuous process which needs specialists of different skills in the natural and social sciences to assess the nature and suitability of the natural resource base for sustainable economic development. The downstream part of Wadi Allaqi was  selected for the implementation of a pilot project (Wadi Allaqi Project). The research work in Wadi Allaqi is implemented by the Allaqi Project team. A comprehensive and systematic research program, including field and laboratory work, together with field trials and experiments in Allaqi, is conducted. The Allaqi Project began in 1988 as a multi-disciplinary project of UESD.

Integrated Conservation -Development Projects:

1. Environmental Studies of Aswan Government, 1989-1991: The Supreme Council of Universities.

2. Sustainable Development of Wadi Allaqi, 1987-1994: UNEP.

3. Fuelwood in Wadi Allaqi (Egypt), 1993-1995: IDRC.

4. Cultivation of Medicinal Plants in Wadi Allaqi, 1994 to date: Ministry of International Co- operation, Egypt.

5. Environmental Valuation and Management of Plants in Wadi Allaqi (Egypt), 1996- 1998:IDRC

6. Water Use Efficiency of Plants under Desert Conditions, 1996-1999: Bielefeld University, Germany.

7. Cultivation and use of Balaniles aegyptiaca in Wadi Allaqi (Lake Nasser Area, Eastern Nubia) for Agro-Forestry Industry, 1996-1999: Ministry of Agriculture.

8. Sustainable natural resource management and development in arid environments: 1998-2001: Department for International Development (DFID) The British Council.

9. Bedouin Woman and Sheep Production. in Upper Egypt, 2000-2001: Department for International Development (DFID), The British Council.

10. Indigenous environmental knowledges and sustainable development in semi-arid Africa, 2001-2002: Department for International Development (DFID), The British Council.

Small projects:

1. Construction of two wells in Wadi Allaqi, 1986: Funded by Royal Netherlands Embassy.

2. Installation of Pezometers in Wadi Allaqi, 1988: UNEP.

3. Study of seed bank in Wadi Allaqi Biosphere Reserve, 1997: UNESCO, MAB Young Scientist Awards.

4. Study on soil Alga in Wadi Allaqi, 1999: UNESCO, MAB Young Scientist Awards.

5. The effects of Cultivation on the Quality of Water in Canals, 2000:UNESCO, MAB Young Scientist A wards.

6. Studies on Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge in Wadi Allaqi, 2001:     

    UNESCO, MAB Young Scientist Awards.

7. Impact of inundation on core area of Wadi Allaqi Biosphere Reserve: 

- MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE