Latest in Tag: COP27 Highlight
Latest in Tag: COP27
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.
CIB, Egyptian Center for Economic Studies hold Towards COP27 and Beyond Conference
The conference represented the culmination of a 6-month initiative by the two organisations to ensure the voice of Africa is heard at this year’s Conference of the Parties on climate change (COP27) being held in Egypt in November. Both the CIB and the ECES have been conducting a series of webinars and conferences focused on specific problems and offering solutions. To date, the CIB has conducted six webinars and one conference.
Egypt’s FM, DRC’s President discuss preparations for COP27
A statement by the ministry said that Shoukry conveyed to the Congolese president the greetings of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, praising the great coordination between the two countries, which culminated in Congo hosting the preparatory ministerial meeting for the upcoming UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change that will be held in Sharm El-Sheikh this November (COP27).
Egypt’s FM participates in preparatory meeting for COP27 in Kinshasa
According to a statement by the ministry, Shoukry delivered a speech during the opening session in which he welcomed the joint hosting of the meeting between Egypt and the DRC and reiterated the urgent challenge posed by climate change, which imposes the need to work at all levels to reduce emissions, adapt to the effects of climate change, deal with its losses and damages, and provide appropriate financing to meet the challenges of this phenomenon.
Egypt prepares 210 low-emission buses in Sharm El-Sheikh to transport COP27 delegates
The meeting tackled the latest updates regarding the ongoing preparations for Egypt’s hosting of the UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh this November in terms of transporting the participating delegations during the summit’s activities.
Egypt’s FM heads to Kinshasa to participate in preparatory conference for COP27
According to a statement by the ministry, the meeting comes within the framework of Egypt’s efforts to prepare for the substantive aspects of the COP27, as the meeting is the last stop at the ministerial level before the event is held in Sharm El-Sheikh this November.
Environment Minister announces holding Arts & Fashion Forum in Green Zone during COP27
Fouad stressed importance of arts in enlightening society about environmental issues
Egypt’s PM approved AstraZeneca grant to establish a mini field hospital at COP27
The Cabinet also signed an agreement with the French Development Agency on financing the Alexandria-Abu Qir Metro project
Irrigation Minister reviews Egypt’s water-related efforts during COP27
The minister stressed the need to provide the necessary support for the development and application of early warning systems
CIB participates in 2022 IIF Emerging Markets Sustainable Finance Summit
The summit aimed to capitalize on the tremendous success of the 2021 and 2022 IIF Sustainable Finance Summits and provide an opportunity to address the most critical issues facing emerging markets. It included sessions on the road to net zero, financing the transition, natural capital and biodiversity, the need for global coordination, and the IIF’s hallmark “Views from the C-Suite.”
It is important to implement Paris Agreement despite current global challenges: Mohieldin
Mohieldin stated, during his participation in the 2022 Friends of Paris Agreement High Level Dialogue, that the 2015 agreement was an international achievement by every measure as it represents a global work platform that aims to achieve climate targets, stressing the necessity of implementing it.
FRA organises programme to qualify companies to disclose financial effects of climate change ahead of COP27
This comes in line with the trends of the Egyptian state preparing to host the UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh this November.
Denmark, Switzerland, and international organisations sign $6.2m project to support Egypt’s hosting of COP27
The project will support Egypt’s COP27 presidency and its work towards implementing the Paris Agreement through initiatives in several priority areas, including renewable energy, climate change adaptation, and climate security.
CCCPA, UNDP launch consultations on potential climate initiative under COP27’s presidency
The initiative will be considered for launch under the Egyptian Presidency of the 27th UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) that will be held in Sharm El-Sheikh this November.
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 …
Egypt is not vulnerable, country to sign new green hydrogen, ammonia MoUs during COP27: El-Said
We have been consulting with the private sector, for almost a year now, deciding on there is a role for the government, El Said indicated
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.
Environment Minister discusses COP27 with her Senegalese counterpart in Dakar
Fouad stressed Egypt’s keenness to listen to all African views and visions
Egypt, Singapore discuss cooperation in COP27
Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Minister Shoukry expressed Egypt’s pride in the friendly relations it has with Singapore, praising the political, economic and cultural relations between the two countries.
COP27 will be a turning point in international climate action: Egypt’s FM
The FM’s remarks came in the opening session of the Forum for Environment and Development 2022 that was held on Sunday under the theme of the ‘The Road to Sharm El-Sheikh.’ The forum was organised by the Arab Water Council (AWC) under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Egypt’s FM meets with UN representatives, discusses COP27’s vision
Egypt will express Africa’s interests during the COP27: Egypt’s FM
Egyptian President meets with Fortescue Future Industries over green hydrogen opportunities ahead of COP27
Dr Forrest said, “Egypt is on the way to becoming a global powerhouse in the green energy value chain and will be ready to show the world that at COP27.”
Tony Blair at Egypt-ICF: Sharm El-Sheikh guidebook for just financing to identify Africa’s climate challenges
Tony Blair, President of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and former British Prime Minister said that the Sharm El-Sheikh Guidebook for Just Financing is a practical tool that identifies the challenges caused by climate change to leverage public and private sector finances to mitigate and adapt with them. This came on the sidelines …
AfCFTA should to be given more support at COP27: Afreximbank President at Egypt-ICF
AfCFTA is a key solution that helps Africa strike a balance between climate action and sustainable development.
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 …