Shared Survival: Strengthening India-Egypt Partnership for the Future of Alexandria and Mumbai

Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, has been reshaped by natural disasters over millennia. Mumbai, India’s financial hub, faces significant sea-level rise due to its location along the Arabian Sea. Both cities highlight the need to adapt and collaborate for resilient urban systems against nature’s challenges. Alexandria has lost 40% of its beaches in 25 years due to coastal erosion and urban growth, while Mumbai faces inundation risks. India and Egypt’s strong bilateral ties in cultural exchanges, economic cooperation, and maritime collaboration can extend to climate resilience. Establishing a Coastal Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation framework between the two countries is essential to address climate issues impacting coastal cities like Alexandria and Mumbai.