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Environment Ministry to launch green campaign in Ras Mohamed Protected Area
The campaign comes in cooperation with the Ministries of Tourism and Information

Environment Minister attends conference on South Korea’s climate change strategy
COVID-19 is opportunity to see how we can implement sustainability mechanisms and change the way we work, said Yasmine Fouad

Two dead, one missing as Mediterranean storm Ianos batters Greece
On Friday evening storm Ianos reached central Greece with rivers overflowing and the fire brigade intervening to transfer dozens of people stranded

New Eco Egypt media campaign targets green tourism: Environment Minister
Campaign implemented in cooperation with Ministries of Tourism and Information

Egypt Environment Minister extends support to Cyprus climate initiative
Egypt is one of initiative’s main supporters, says Ambassador Homer Mavrommatis

Egypt participates in launching ‘Green Recovery’ digital platform
Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad stresses importance of integrating environmental standards in national policies

Egypt Environment Minister, COP 26 Chair address ‘green recovery’ to face COVID-19
Fouad stressed need for setting green standards as part of Egypt’s investment plan

Egypt Parliament initially approves draft law on waste management
New legislation to identify responsibilities of waste management stakeholders

Environment Minister reviews safe handling of ammonium nitrate in Egypt
Ammonium nitrate is important substance in agricultural fertiliser manufacturing

Government formulates national plan against black clouds
Egypt faces ‘black clouds season’ every year due to open burning of rice straw

Egypt’s Migratory Birds project wins Energy Globe Award: Environment Ministry
Environment Ministry, NREA coordinated in on-demand shutdown at wind farms during migration season

Emergence of whale shark reflects marine response to clean-up campaign: Environment Ministry
Red Sea clean-up campaign resulted in removal of about four tonnes of waste

Developing countries need funding to combat climate change: Environment Minister
Fouad stresses need to support national capacity building, finance for nationally developed plans

Environment Ministry launches ‘Clean Blue’ counter-pollution initiative in Sharm El-Sheikh
Initiative aims to clean marine areas, photograph sites for media promotion

Environment Minister renews call to combat climate change, conserve biological diversity
During her speech, Fouad renewed the call to combat climate change and other forms of negative environmental change, whilst also conserving resources and energy sources.

3.3m tonnes of solid waste removed since COVID-19 outbreak began: Shaarawy
Greater Cairo removed about 48% of total waste

Environment Minister follows on medical waste management amid COVID-19
Environment Ministry coordinates with other concerned ministries to ensure safe disposal of medical waste

Environment Minister represents Egypt at Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Meeting, which is taking place online, addressed environmental, social and economic impacts of coronavirus

Environment Minister, UN representative address response plan to COVID-19
Discussions focused on strengthening social protections and protecting fragile communities

Environment Minister follows up on GCF projects
The Enhancing Climate Change Adaptation in the North Coast and Nile Delta regions in Egypt Project (ECCADP) was also discussed during the meeting, as well as expanding constructing renewable energy projects.

Environment Ministry, Vodafone Egypt discuss launching waste recycling app
During the meeting, Fouad confirmed that support will be given to the private sector to provide environmental services and contribute to solving environmental issues. She added that Egypt’s environment sector aims at supporting any investments in the field.

Catfish, tilapia fossils found in Libya’s southwestern Sahara
Results show ancient connection between River Nile and the region

Orange Egypt Participates in a Multi-Purpose Campaign to Preserve the Nile River and Recycle Waste
Orange Egypt ,the fastest network in Egypt, announced its participation in a multi-purpose environmental campaign to remove plastic and organic waste from the Nile river in cooperation with the Youth Loves Egypt Foundation.

Environment Minister chairs first meeting of Waste-to-Energy committee
Wadi El Rayan protected area in Fayoum receives 54,000 visitors

Egyptian Meteorological Authority warns of 4-day unstable weather
The temperature would rise in most parts of Egypt 3-4 degrees Celsius, starting Wednesday and ending on Friday with 5-6 degrees drop.

Environment Ministry celebrates World Wetlands Day
This year’s celebration holds the slogan “Wetland and Biodiversity”

Egypt finalises 50% of first ecological marine survey in Gulf of Aqaba
Survey conducted in collaboration with EPASP, funded by UNEP

Environment Ministry plants 10,000 trees in 2 weeks
Ministry to consider integrating a human rights office

Cold weather in Cairo, Delta, Sinai
EMA warned of heavy morning smog in some regions, estimating the movement of winds to be moderate.

Environment Minister attracts tourists to visit Saint Catherine mountains
The ministry said in a separate statement that 2,500 trees were planted in Damietta, as part of a state campaign to plant trees across the country.