The regional branch of the Environmental Affairs Agency in Alexandria organized the 2nd edition of an annual environmental marathon on 30th July 2022 under the theme:
The Alexandria Governorate, the Alexandria Security Directorate, the Egyptian Red Crescent, the Ambulance Authority, and one of the NGOs worked together to organize the marathon.
“This year's edition aims to raise young people's awareness about the negative effects of climate change, and muster youth power to play an active role regarding this critical issue”, said the Minister of Environment Yassmine Foaud in a statement.
The marathon attracted over 500 young men and women of various ages. The 10km marathon route ran from the Citadel of Qaitbay to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
The Qaitbay Citadel region is one of the most important historical sites facing the Mediterranean coast, and it has been threatened by sea level rise as one of the potential negative consequences of climate change.