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Environment Minister recommends banning OXO-biodegradable plastics
Executive regulations for Egypt’s new waste management law will be drawn up within six months, says Yasmine Fouad
Egypt selects 5 projects to be financed through first green bond issuance
Projects are selected according to specific environmental criteria
Egypt, France discuss boosting cooperation on environment issues
High-level meeting touches upon presidential initiative to integrate three Rio agreements
Egypt Prime Minister reviews measures against expected ‘black clouds’
Ongoing monitoring has shown improvements in air quality in Cairo and Delta governorates
Environment Ministry worked with rice farmers to reduce pollution: Minister
Egypt faces annual black clouds and smoke pollution following rice harvest season, says Yasmine Fouad
Egypt launches first sustainable tourism campaign at protected areas
Ministry of Environment launched “Eco Egypt” campaign to promote protected areas in cooperation with Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of State for Information
Environment Minister highlights Egypt’s efforts against single-use plastic
Fouad participates in WEF’s 4th Sustainable Development Impact Summit
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.