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Egypt highlights anti-climate change efforts during Spring Meetings
Current meetings address plans, actions of countries to achieve green, resilient recovery

Environment Minister highlights Egypt’s climate efforts at regional meeting
Egypt has taken real steps to change policies to address climate change, says Yasmine Fouad

Environment Minister highlights Egypt’s efforts in UN climate dialogue
Country took important steps in measures to confront climate change, both politically and strategically, says Yasmine Fouad

Environment Minister highlights Egypt’s green efforts at regional forum
Country has long been working on specific sectors such as energy, says Yasmine Fouad

Egypt participates in Earth Hour initiative
Lights at several tourist attractions, government buildings turned off from 20:30 to 21:30 on Saturday

Orman Botanical Garden launches Spring Flowers Exhibition with over 200 exhibitors
Exhibition is meeting point for specialists and those interested in plants

Egypt faces nationwide heatwave, dusty winds: Environment Ministry
Active southern winds are behind bad weather conditions

Egypt explores investment opportunities in Petrified Forest
Expanding investment in environmental issues is consistent with objectives of Egypt’s Vision 2030

Air pollution nightmare in Cairo will end within 4-5 years: Environment Minister
Ministry’s opinions are mandatory, we play scientific research role: Yasmine Fouad

Environment Minister highlights cooperation on environmental challenges
We should obtain full knowledge of customs prevalent in local communities, says Yasmine Fouad

Environment Minister emphasises boosting public awareness on dangers facing nature
Egypt-China action platform has attracted over 171 participants to stimulate actions on conserving biodiversity

India Ambassador in Egypt flags off Indian cyclist on world tour
Cycling tour aims to create awareness on global warming, climate change, and Indian culture

Egypt launches initiative for environmental sustainability in villages
It aims to develop Egyptian villages into eco-friendly areas, spread concept of environmental sustainability

Alok Sharma discusses increasing cooperation with Egypt ahead of COP26
COP26 President stresses need for urgent climate action plan

Egypt, COP26 President hold consultation session on climate change
COP26 must adopt balanced agenda that takes into account interests of developing, developed countries alike: Egyptian officials

Environmental Protection Fund approves finance for Cairo Airport’s solar chargers
Fund also provides financial assistance for projects benefiting environment

Environment Minister, CBE Head discuss financing waste to energy industry
Meeting came as 1st phase of projects begin with investment of $325-390m

Ministerial meeting reviews progress on solid waste management system
Eight companies selected to begin work in eight governorates with investments of $385m

Ministerial meeting reviews progress on Egypt’s solid waste management system
Eight companies were selected to begin work relating to solid waste management system in eight Egyptian governorates with investments worth $385m.

Environment Ministry highlights Egypt’s reserves during World Wetlands Day
Country boasts four sites declared as global wetland areas, as well as other important wetland sites

UK, Egypt, international partners launch new Adaptation Action Coalition
New coalition will work on turning international political commitments into real support for vulnerable communities

Environment Minister highlights Egypt’s efforts in climate adaptation
Minister Yasmine Fouad represented Egypt at Climate Adaptation Summit

Egypt celebrates National Environment Day on 27 January
‘Green Recovery’ chosen as theme for 2021 celebration

Egypt is keen to combat climate change: Environment Ministry
Draft of €150m Transformative Climate Finance Systems project ready

IMF places climate change at heart of its work: Managing Director
Combining steadily rising carbon prices with green infrastructure push can boost global GDP over next 15 years by about 0.7%: Kristalina Georgieva

Egypt to integrate environment into 2030 sustainable development strategy: Official
World Bank will provide $200m in finance for improving air quality in Greater Cairo

Environment Minister outlines strategy for protecting Egypt’s nature reserves
13 natural reserves have recently been developed through 10 infrastructure projects

Environment Ministry to launch second phase of ‘Eco Egypt’ campaign
Ministry conducts first strategic environmental assessment for southern Red Sea region

Egypt to launch its first palm waste recycling plant in New Valley
Factory to produce 60,000 cbm of MDF wood annually

World Bank awards Egypt $200m loan for air quality monitoring projects
Egypt’s Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad reviews environmental updates with Parliament’s Energy Committee