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Embassies of Chile and Spain organise an event at the Cervantes Institute on the occasion of COP25 in Madrid, under the presidency of Chile
UN COP 25 is taking place in Madrid, Spain from 2 to 13 December 2019. Countries will negotiate more ambitious plans to limit global warming to 1.5°C, in line with the Paris Agreement.
Egypt’s Environment Minister stresses Africa’s rights to development, climate finance
“It is time for developed countries to fulfil their obligations towards Africa,” says Fouad
Egypt advances four ranks on CCPI 2019
Major environmental projects contributed to this achievement
Environment Minister, World Bank discuss preparations of new programme on combating air pollution
The ministry has taken a number of measures to reduce pollution rates: minister of environment
Environment Ministry completes 1st phase of interactive climate change map
Map is designed to illustrate current, expected impact of climate change in Egypt
UN committed to promote a workplace free of single-use plastics: UN Resident Coordinator
Commemoration of UN’s 74th anniversary included cleaning parts of the Nile
Environment Ministry allocates $5m for companies to reduce ozone- depleting substances
Funds target refrigeration, air conditioning companies
Ministry of Environment has a plan for “black clouds season”
Plan includes coordination with Ministry of Agriculture to collect and recycle rice straw
Ministers of environment, local development, discuss new waste management system
Fouad stressed importance of supporting youth initiatives
Honeybees infect wild bumblebees through shared flowers
Domestic beehives linked to spike in viral infections in nearby bumblebee populations, says study
Climate change increases risk of armed conflicts
Climate affects drivers of conflict, such as socioeconomic development or inequalities among groups
US billionaires call for new ‘wealth tax’ to fight climate change
Twenty of wealthiest people in US urged next president to impose taxes on rich to combat climate change, increase access to health care
Egypt’s Environment Minister, Italian ambassador discuss boosting bilateral cooperation
Cantini invited Fouad to take part in Ecomondo 2019
Environment Minister highlights Egypt’s efforts to combat climate change
Yasmine Fouad discussed climate change, marine plastic pollution, waste management with WB delegate
Denmark embassy organises 1st Nile clean-up event with Environment Ministry
Achieving UN SDGs is common goal shared by Egypt, Denmark, says ambassador
Hurghada starts banning single plastic bags use
Large number of alternative bags distributed to citizens in order to use instead, explaining effect of plastic waste on sea life creatures
The plastic crisis isn't just ugly — it's fueling global warming
Can artificial intelligence in the energy sector help solve the climate crisis?
Environment Minister stresses need for raising G7 commitment to conserve biodiversity
Fouad held series of bilateral meetings with counterparts during G7 meeting in France
Minister of Environment heads to France for G7 meetings
Fouad is current president of 14th Conference of Parties of Convention on Biological Diversity
A German village goes it alone on climate protection
Abdel Aty launches 2nd CWW under ‘Responding to Water Scarcity’ theme
Water sector top priority for both EU, Egypt, says EU ambassador
Irrigation Ministry, EU hold preparatory meeting for 2nd CWW
CWW will be held in October under ‘Responding to Water Scarcity’ theme
How to make the world affordably carbon-free
In Belize, farmers turn away from slash and burn agriculture
Russia's 'whale jail': Why 100 marine mammals are trapped in captivity
As Germany phases out coal, villages still forced to make way for mining
Solar power in a bottle brings light to remote communities in Brazil
Germany's atomic phase-out: How to dismantle a nuclear power plant
