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in the Nile river is absolutely central to reduce energy consumption and lower CO 2 emissions that impacts air<br />

quality and the climate. In addition, the Governorate also intends to support the plan by informing and raising<br />

awareness of all Governorate staff and citizens on the impact of climate change, upcoming risks and<br />

adaptation actions, as well as the importance of applying sustainable energy measures.<br />

Priority action #1 – Urban Sustainable Mobility Master Plan, is in-line with the City of <strong>Luxor</strong> vision and<br />

strategy.<br />

Principal partners and stakeholders<br />

• Governorate of <strong>Luxor</strong> – City of <strong>Luxor</strong> (Municipality)<br />

• City Council represented by the Governor<br />

• Ministry of Local Development<br />

• Traffic Department, Ministry of Interior<br />

• General Organisation of Physical Planning (GOPP)<br />

• Ministry of Environment<br />

Contact person in the local authority<br />

Ramadan Seddik, Director of Environmenta<br />

Affairs, Governorate of <strong>Luxor</strong><br />

Mohamed Salah, Head of Traffic<br />

Department – Ministry of Interior, <strong>Luxor</strong><br />

Process<br />

• Preliminary Mobility Master Plan (MMP) submission and approval,<br />

• GOPP review and approve the SCGUMMP to study its impact on land use, urban density and taxation,<br />

• Expert meeting (Local Municipality Environment, Transport, Traffic Department),<br />

• <strong>Final</strong> Master plan detailed for approval,<br />

• City of <strong>Luxor</strong> Council represented by the Governor and Municipality approval, and<br />

• Governor’s approval.<br />

2. Technical description<br />

Link to Governorate (municipal) development plan<br />

Mobility is a central point of concern for Governorate of <strong>Luxor</strong>. The City of <strong>Luxor</strong> urban area urgently needs a<br />

strategic approach to improve mobility in the city and change the current system to more sustainable one,<br />

cleaner and greener. The city is divided by the Nile river forming the east and west banks. This represents a<br />

strong geographical constraint for mobility services in the city. With the massive number of heritage sites and<br />

antiquities, it is vital to develop a comprehensive plan of green mobility services and infrastructures to ensure<br />

<strong>Luxor</strong> will preserve its future development while improving quality of life in a sustainable urban area, meeting<br />

<strong>Egypt</strong>’s vision and SDS 2030.<br />

The <strong>SECAP</strong> is built on three drivers: a) reduce energy consumption; b) develop energy production; and c)<br />

climate adaptation actions. The transport sector is one the five main sectors that will be affected by climate<br />

change risks. Transport is running on non-clean energy (mainly diesel), which is adding to such risks. Also, the<br />

Nile River banks, antiquities and heritage sites in the City of <strong>Luxor</strong> that are experiencing heavy transport due<br />

to tourist activities, including water transportation from east bank to west banks and leisure, are urgently in<br />

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