Work with developers to ensure thorough preparation and sound implementation of 

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), mitigation measures and subsequent 

monitoring. 

The working relationship between TDA and EEAA/red sea rangers can be 

described as follows: 

The TDA/EEAA relationship is good in general. TDA's Steering Committee includes 

two permanent members representing EEAA.  At the local level, cooperation between 

the Agency and Red Sea rangers reflects a good working relationship. 

Coordination between the TDA in red sea and the rangers is not carried out on regular 

basis; rather it takes place on certain occasions as needed.  

The relationship could experience some difficulties because TDA, while promoting 

tourism investments, could disregard environmental concerns.       

Areas for Improvement: 

Implement workshops for homogenous groups to present and discuss environment law 

and its enforcements. 

1.1.3     Borders Guards, Ministry of Defense 

In the course of protecting Egyptian borders, the Unit is responsible for enforcing all 

civilian laws in borders areas, whether at sea or on land. Among those laws, Law No. 4 for 

the Environment is the most dominating civil law in the Red Sea area. Coordination with 

border guards and the Defense Ministry marks a noteworthy accomplishment. 

Based on the personal beliefs and commitment of the Unit Head towards environmental 

protection, in addition to the governor s clear directions and support for environmental 

protection, the Unit's position on environmental protection and enforcement of Law No. 4 

is among its top day to day priorities.  

Coordination between the Unit and Red Sea rangers is considered good but remains 

an area for improvement. Coordination actions could be summarized as follows: 

Granting the rangers the required permissions to work in military restricted areas as 

needed. 

Arranging for joint patrolling missions. Those missions should be arranged for 

beforehand. 

Enforcing the environmental procedures, for private sector activities in borders areas as 

communicated to the Unit by Red Sea rangers.          

Areas for Improvement: 

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