Participating in preparing and executing the national program for 

environment monitoring and making use of its data. 

Preparing periodic reports concerning the main parameters of environment 

status and periodically publishing these reports. 

Setting programs for enhancing awareness of the citizens and assisting in 

their implementation. 

Managing nature protectorates and supervising them. 

Monitoring implementation of international and regional agreements related 

to environment. 

Implementing pilot projects to preserve natural resources and protect 

environment against pollution. 

Taking part in preparation of a plan to safeguard Egypt against leakage of 

hazardous materials and waste polluting the environment. 

Participating in setting the national integrated plan for managing the coastal 

areas of the Mediterranean and Red Seas in coordination with concerned 

authorities and ministries. 

Preparing an annual report on environment status to be presented to the 

President of the Republic and Cabinet of Ministers. Moreover, a copy of this 

report is to be deposited at the People's Assembly. 

2.3.2 EEAA/RBOs 

The Decree of Minister of Administrative Development and Environmental Affairs No. 187 

of 1995 necessitates the establishment of RBOs.  The RBOs are directly affiliated with the 

Central Department for Branches Affairs (CDBA) within EEAA.  

According to the above mentioned decree, eight (8) RBOs were authorized in the following 

manner: 

1.  Greater Cairo Region, based in Cairo. Includes Cairo, Giza, Qualubia and Fayoum 

Governorates.   

2.  Alexandria Region, based in Alexandria City. Its jurisdiction embraces Alexandria, 

Behaira and Mattrouh Governorates. 

3.  Middle Delta Region, based in Tanta City. Its jurisdiction encompasses Gharbia, 

Menoufia and Kafr El Sheikh Governorates. 

4.  East Delta Region, based in Mansourah City. Includes Dakahlia, Sharkia, Damietta, and 

Port Said Governorates. 

5.  Canal Region, based in Suez City. Its jurisdiction includes Suez, Ismalia, North Sinai 

and South Sinai Governorates. 

6.  Red Sea Region, based in Hurghada. Its jurisdiction includes The Red Sea Governorate. 

7.  North Upper Egypt Region, based in Assuit City. Its jurisdiction includes Beni Suef, 

Minia, Assuit and New Valley Governorates. 

8.  South Upper Egypt Region, based in Aswan City. Its jurisdiction includes Qena, 

Aswan, Sohag Governorates and Luxor City. 

Decree No. 187 of 1995 is modified by the Ministerial Decree No. 56 of 2000, and delegates 

the following tasks to the RBOs: 

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