Latest in Tag: climate Highlight
Latest in Tag: climate
Environment Minister stresses Egyptâs keenness to advance pace of climate actionÂ
The minister urged the G20 to fulfill their financial commitments
Exposure to past temperature variability may help forests cope with climate change
Study identifies trends linking temperature variability and forest productivity
Al-Sisi orders supporting climate action programmes
NWFE is a national program and a regional approach to linking international climate and development issues
Numerous promising opportunities in Africaâs climate action: Egyptâs Climate Champion
He also stressed the need to align sustainable development goals with climate action â a matter that would contribute to solving current problems related to food security and energy shortage, as well as facing future challenges.
Egyptâs FM stresses need to provide climate finance to developing countries
During his speech, Shoukry discussed Egyptâs vision for the COP27 as well as the most prominent topics on the agenda of the conference.
Egypt, US discuss cooperation in confronting climate change
The call addressed the ongoing cooperation and coordination between Egypt and the US in the field of climate change as well as following up on the results of their last meeting in Berlin last month on the side-lines of the Petersburg Climate Dialogue.
Bank of England, CBE team up to fight climate crisis
As part of a technical cooperation scheme funded by the British government, Bank of England staff are sharing the UKâs experience in analysing, managing, and understanding the effects of climate change on financial firms and the stability of the financial system.
Climate action financing flows reached $632bn in FY2019/2020: Egyptâs Climate Change Champion
NSAs have a vital role in implementing the Paris Agreement
Egyptâs Climate Champion discusses Singaporeâs support, Africa and climate finance, carbon markets
Mohieldin met with Teo Chee Hean â Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security in Singapore and Chairperson of the Inter-ministerial Committee on Climate Change in Singapore.
Al-Sisi heads to Berlin for Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Summit paves way for upcoming COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh
The cost of climate inaction is becoming the biggest threat to economic growth: Egyptâs Climate Change Champion
Furthermore, he underscored some positive indices regarding climate change, saying that investing in climate tech increased by 210% y-o-y in FY2020/21, with EVs â which displaced 1.5m barrels per day of oil last year â being the primary recipient.
Access to financing is one of the main obstacles to climate action plans: International Cooperation MinisterÂ
The minister also touched on Egyptâs commitment to transition to a green economy and the successive steps being taken in this regard, most notably the launch of the 2050 National Climate Change Strategy and the compiling of a list of projects in the areas of adaptation and mitigation of the repercussions of climate change to promote it among development partners and investors at the global level.
Egyptâs International Cooperation Minister, Alstom discuss cooperation in climate adaptation, transportationÂ
During the meeting, Deleone presented Alstomâs vision and plans for the electrification of Egyptâs railways and supplying them with hydrogen as a source of alternative fuel.
Addressing food, energy and poverty crises should be done parallel to solving climate change:Â Mahmoud Mohieldin
107 developing countries, home to 1.7 billion people, are severely exposed to at least one of three global transmission channels of crisis which are food, energy, and finance: Mohieldin
African Ministers of Finance, Economy, Environment to discuss financing and climate issues
This came in a bilateral meeting with Malian Minister of Finance and Economy Alousseni Sanou on the side-lines of their participation in the annual meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations in various fields within the framework of Egyptian efforts to achieve continental integration.
Egypt, Belgium discuss strengthening cooperation on climate change, green transformation
This comes in the framework of substantive and logistical preparation for the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on climate change (UNFCCCÂ -COP27) next November.
Worldâs poorest countries paying the price of climate crisis they are least responsible for: Oxfam
Finding new ways for innovative financing is a must
FM Shoukry reviews Egyptian climate priorities in upcoming COP27
During his visit to Germany, Shoukry met members of Group of 77 and China
Irrigation Minister addresses Water and Climate Coalition on Egyptâs environmental effortsÂ
Minister says Egypt implements many projects in field of climate adaptation
World needs 10 times money pledged by Copenhagen conference ($100bn) for climate projects: Mahmoud Mohieldin
Governments, private sector representatives have real desire to work on climate change issues
Planning Minister asserts Egypt prioritises climate adaptation at IsDB Forum
Green mass transit projects, high-speed rail, electric train, and monorail will slash carbon footprint in Egypt, says Kamel Al Wazir
Shoukry stresses need to promote international climate action
The meeting was attended by several ministers and officials from various countries and representatives of various parties involved in international climate action, including the executive vice president of the European Commission on climate change, the Canadian Minister of Environment and climate change, the Chinese climate envoy, as well as the British minister of state, chairman of the conference of the parties, and the Executive Secretary of the (COP26).
Private sector participation to allow more investments in climate action, more innovative financing: Al-Mashat
Egypt is working to advance global efforts towards stimulating climate action, transforming international commitments into tangible projects: Al-Mashat
We are keen to consult with all parties and listen to all views on climate issues: Egyptâs FM
Ahmed Hafez â Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs â said that Shoukry expressed his aspiration for Germany to continue to play an active role in promoting international climate action at the bilateral and multilateral levels during the coming period.
African scientists call for better forests management to boost climate resilience
  Speaking at a forum in the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa, the scientists called for enhanced protection of Africa’s forested landscapes given their immense role in climate response, poverty alleviation, food and water security.
Climate is a major driver of migration and displacement: Kerry
âThe test ahead of us is not grasping political life, itâs not a diplomatic challenge alone. It is a test, literally pitting human nature against itselfâ
Al-Sisi calls on developed countries to allocate $100bn annually for climate finance
Egyptian President holds bilateral side meetings during COP26
Al-Sisi heads to Glasgow for COP26 meetings on climate emergency
Egyptian President will focus on issues of concern to developing countries in general, African countries in particular
Egypt government seeks to create attractive climate for local, foreign investments: Maait
Private sector companies play major role in implementing development projects, mechanizing taxes, customs, says Finance Minister
Egypt, World Bank discuss cooperation in confronting climate change
Egyptâs Minister of Environment highlights national studies, strategies on effects of climate change