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Egypt, Maldives Environment Ministers discuss bilateral cooperation, climate finance
Both officials agreed to continue discussions on the best ways to provide and benefit from climate finance

Environment Minister reviews climate negotiations during UN session in Maldives
COP27 will focus on implementing outcomes of Glasgow Conference, says Yasmine Fouad

$41.5bn of investments expected in hydrogen projects in Egypt through 2030
The state’s share is scheduled to range from 20 to 25% of the volume of investment in the first phase, represented by the contribution of Egypt’s Sovereign Fund, the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company, and a potential contribution from the Suez Canal Economic Zone.

Environment Minister discuss cooperation with UN Disaster Risk Reduction Representative
The meeting came as part of Egypt’s preparations to host the 27th Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, and in the presence of Elena Panova, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt.

Shipping poses significant threat to endangered whale shark
Industrialised shipping may be leading to large number of whale shark deaths across world, according to new study

Environment Minister meets with Italian ambassador to boost bilateral cooperation
Yasmine praised strong relations between two countries

Environment Minister reviews Egypt’s vision for hosting COP27
Yasmine stressed Egypt’s keenness to advance climate action agenda

Egypt, Germany discuss preparations for COP 27
Egypt is keen to build on success of COP 26: Minister Fouad

Egypt’s Environment Minister, EU Green Deal Commissioner discuss cooperation
The cooperation includes EU assistance in preparing for the Sharm El-Sheikh climate conference

European official to visit Egypt to discuss preparations for COP 27
According to a statement from the European Commission’s office in Cairo, Timmermans will meet with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker, Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad Abdel Aziz, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla, and Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El-Said.

Environment Minister stresses importance of financing at Climate Week in Dubai
Minister Fouad reviews steps taken by Egypt to confront climate change

Egypt’s Environment Minister visits Ras Mohamed Nature Reserve
Visit comes amid National Dialogue on Climate Change in Sharm El-Sheikh

Egypt’s FM discusses COP 27 with Pakistani Environment Minister
Ahmed Hafez — the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — said that the meeting dealt with ongoing efforts to prepare for the COP 27, which Egypt will host in Sharm El-Sheikh this November.

Egypt’s Environment Minister discusses bilateral cooperation with Japanese Ambassador
Japan is committed to allocating $100bn to support climate action in developing countries

Environment Minister discusses COP 27 preparations with UN climate official
Minister reviews main axes of 2050 National Climate Change Strategy

2 programmes to build capacity in eco-friendly hostels in Siwa
Programmes aim to integrate biodiversity into tourism to support sustainable tourism and eco-friendly tourism development

Environment Minister calls for increasing climate finance
Fouad praises recent report of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Environment Minister discusses cooperation with Green Climate Fund
Gilmaric’s visit to Egypt aims to discuss how fund can provide necessary support to Egypt during its hosting of COP 27

Egypt, DRC environment ministers discuss cooperation on COP 27 during UNEA-5.2
Conference is being held under theme ‘Strengthening Actions for Nature to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals’

Joint working group to coordinate participation of industry sector in COP 27
Gamea said that the meeting tackled a number of ideas related to the participation of Egyptian industries in this important international event, especially green and environmentally friendly industries.

Environment Minister heads to Nairobi to participate in UNEA-5.2
Meeting will be held under theme ‘Strengthening Actions for Nature to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals’

Egypt’s Environment Minister discusses cooperation with WB delegation in Cairo
Fouad pointed to the state’s efforts towards integrating environmental sustainability in all sectors

Egypt’s Environment Minister discusses cooperation in energy sector with Baker Hughes Chairperson
The minister said that the relationship between the environment and the petroleum sector has witnessed remarkable development

Egyptian government discusses role of NGOs in fighting climate change
Government meeting addresses biogas, green economy, and rationalization of resources

Egypt’s Environment Ministry hopes for further cooperation with UNICEF
Environment Minister meets UNICEF representative in Egypt to discuss possible cooperation opportunities

COP 27 in Sharm El-Sheik will be crucial to Africa’s response to climate change
Egypt is keen that COP 27 turns promises, commitments to actions

Government reviews technological preparations for COP 27
The meeting discussed the requirements that the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology will work to meet in the next conference, in terms of using the latest international technologies in this regard, while developing the necessary plans to address any difficulties that may be encountered during the conference, identifying the equipment required to be provided, and the latest advanced mechanisms for participants to safely enter the conference hall.

Egypt’s Environment Ministry celebrates World Wetlands Day
This year’s celebration holds slogan ‘Wetlands action for people and nature’

Climate changes severely affect development paths: Environment Minister
Egypt is one of the countries most exposed to the negative effects of climate change

Egypt to work comprehensively with all parties to reinforce gains of Glasgow conference: Madbouly
Government intends to use COP 27 for promoting partnership between public, private sectors, and transition towards green economy