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Environment Minister highlights plastic pollution problem in Mediterranean
This conference is one of the outputs of the research project “TuoMali”, which is implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and in partnership with the Arab Maritime Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, and also with the University of Rostock, Germany and a number of scientific and research bodies in the Mediterranean region.
Opinion| At COP27, world leaders ought to mandate climate education in schools
The effects of climate change are becoming more apparent as daily examples of destruction multiply.
PPPs can contribute effectively to achieving green economic and social development in Africa: Mahmoud Mohieldin:
Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for Egypt and UN Special Envoy on Financing 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, said that Public and Private Sectors Partnerships (PPPs) can contribute effectively to achieving green economic and social development in Africa. His remarks came during his participation in a session about the private sector’s role in implementing …
6,281 projects competed in National Initiative for Smart and Green Projects, final list to be announced soon
This came during his speech in a high-level dialogue dubbed ‘The Potential of Green/Blue Bonds and Co-investment Platforms to Catalyse Climate Finance’ on the side-lines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Tiny algae could help fix concrete’s dirty little climate secret – 4 innovative ways to clean up this notoriously hard to decarbonize industry
Humans produce more concrete than any other material on the planet. It is the literal foundation of modern civilization – and for good reason. Concrete is strong, durable, affordable and available to almost every community on the planet. However, the global concrete industry has a dirty little secret – it alone is responsible for more …
EBRD President endorses Egypt’s Country Platform for NWFE to support a just energy transition
EBRD President Basso made the announcement during the second edition of the Egypt-International Cooperation Forum (Egypt-ICF)
Mark Carney announces launch of GFANZ Africa Regional Network at Egypt-ICF to unlock climate-smart finance
Carney: “We need to work together to create new ways of mobilizing finance to overcome long-term barriers”
Blended, concessional, and private finance crucial for climate action: John Kerry at Egypt-ICF
During his speech at Egypt-ICF 2022 opening ceremony, Kerry delivered US President Joe Biden’s greetings, which carries a message of peace from the United States for Egypt and the region.
Ahead of COP27, Egypt-ICF2022 Explores Innovative Solutions for Mitigation and Adaptation in Africa
Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the Egypt-International Cooperation Forum (Egypt-ICF 2022) and the Meeting of African Ministers of Finance, Economy and Environment in its second edition for COP27, which kicked off on Wednesday at the New Administrative Capital. The Minister said that in light of Egypt’s …
Egypt-ICF 2022 kicks off at New Administrative Capital 60 days Ahead of COP27
The second edition of Egypt-ICF 2022 and the Meeting of African Ministers of Finance, Economy and Environment for COP27, kicked off on Wednesday at the New Administrative Capital. Egypt ICF200 is being held Under the patronage and in the presence of Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. Egypt-ICF witnessed the attendance of Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa …
ClimaTech Run invites global youths to spark climate action ahead of COP27
Engaging with partners from the private sector and the entrepreneurial community — including Google and Microsoft — ClimaTech Run is a global multi-stage programme for tech entrepreneurs and digital artists.
Al Ahram Beverages injects EGP 5m in PET Recycling for 2022 in partnership with DORNA
Al Ahram Beverages Company announced its partnership with “DORNA” to achieve the company’s sustainability target of recycling 25% of its plastic PET production by the end of 2022, by working with informal waste recyclers in targeted areas. This partnership comes under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment. Al Ahram Beverages Company is investing EGP …
Global forest area per capita decreases by over 60%: Study
A team of researchers, led by Ronald C. Estoque from the Center for Biodiversity and Climate Change, Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute (FFPRI) in Japan, have found that the global forest area has declined by 81.7 million hectares from 1960 to 2019, equivalent to an area of more than 10% of the entire Borneo Island, with gross forest loss (437.3 million hectares) outweighing gross forest gain (355.6 million hectares).
COP27’s Presidency, UN, HLC for Egypt launch initiative to catalyse investments for climate projects
Five major regional roundtables will be held to enhance investments in climate action
EU reaffirms commitment to support Egypt’s hosting of COP27
They also discussed various issues of cooperation, including food security and energy.
Egypt’s Environment Minister inspects eco-friendly projects in Sharm El-Sheikh
The visit included an inspection of the electric cars and water bikes project in Nabq Reserve
Environment Minister reviews Egypt’s viewpoints for COP 27
Fouad made her remarks in a speech before the meeting of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC), which is being held on the side-lines of the United Nations 2022 Conference on Oceans in Lisbon, Portugal, under the slogan ‘Save our oceans, protect our future.’
Biodiversity risks to persist well beyond future global temperature peak
The paper — published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences journal — models the potential impacts on global biodiversity if temperatures increase by more than 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels before beginning to decline again.
World’s poorest countries paying the price of climate crisis they are least responsible for: Oxfam
Finding new ways for innovative financing is a must
Egypt’s Environment Minister, AFD discuss bilateral cooperation ahead of COP 27
Meeting discussed cooperation in initiatives that will be announced during COP 27
UK, Egypt celebrate their green partnership with announcement of new climate agreements ahead of COP27
British Ambassador to Egypt, Gareth Bayley, said: “Today is a celebration of the UK and Egypt’s flourishing ‘green partnership’. With 150 days to go till COP27.”
Egypt, DR Congo environment ministers discuss COP27 preparations
Meeting came on sidelines of Stockholm +50 conference
Egypt COP27 presidency aims to turn Paris Agreement into reality
Egypt’s presidency of the 2022 UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) aims to fulfill climate pledges and turn them into a tangible reality on the ground, said the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry on Thursday. “Egypt COP27 presidency aims to turn the Paris Agreement from negotiations into implementation, he explained. This came during a …
Environment Minister heads to Sweden for ‘Stockholm +50’ conference
Fouad will chair session on pollution
Environment Minister to launch biodiversity sessions during COP27
Minister Fouad delivers virtual speech at ‘The Road to the UN Ocean Conference’ meeting
Environment Ministry celebrates World Migratory Bird Day
It is real opportunity to raise awareness of harmony and coexistence with nature, says Environment Minister
Environment Minister reviews Egypt’s climate efforts ahead of COP27 in UN meeting
Conference discusses challenges, ways to address impact of climate change on industry, in preparation for COP27
The road to net-zero carbon; Egypt races for green hydrogen
Green hydrogen production would change geopolitics of energy in the Middle East, making Egypt a regional energy hub
Egypt’s Petroleum Minister discusses COP27 preparations, energy transition in Davos
El-Molla meets his Indonesian, Indian counterparts to review their distinguished experiences in fields of emissions reduction, energy transformation
Egypt’s FM reviews vision for COP 27 in WEF
Shoukry’s participation came in a session titled ‘The Road to the Conference of the Parties to the COP 27: Public-Private Partnerships in Climate Action in the Middle East and North Africa.’