Egypt urges increased climate finance for developing countries at Global Environment Facility assembly
Egypt has called for increased financial support for developing countries to help them address climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation, stressing that global environmental objectives cannot be achieved without adequate, predictable and equitable financing. The appeal was made in
Egypt completes fourth national climate report, prepares updated climate commitments
Egypt has completed the final version of its Fourth National Communication on climate change and its first Biennial Transparency Report, marking a significant step in fulfilling its international climate commitments and strengthening its climate governance framework. Minister of Local Development
Egypt launches Red Sea Initiative to protect coral reefs, advance sustainable blue economy
Egypt has officially launched the Egyptian Red Sea Initiative, a national programme designed to protect coral reef ecosystems, strengthen climate resilience, and promote sustainable tourism and green investment along the Red Sea coast. The initiative was unveiled by Manal Awad,
Egypt reviews Red Sea waste management system
Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment, Manal Awad, and Red Sea Governor Walid El-Barqi held an extensive meeting to review the performance of the governorate’s waste management system and discuss measures to improve environmental services and operational efficiency.
Egypt to launch ‘Greening Cairo’ to convert evacuated urban spaces as city restores historical centre
Egypt will adopt a “Greening Cairo” project aimed at converting evacuated urban spaces into green areas to increase the per capita share of green spaces, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Tuesday. Speaking during a meeting at the government headquarters
Egypt studies sustainable development plan for Blue Hole diving site in South Sinai
Egypt is studying a comprehensive plan to develop the Blue Hole diving site within the Abu Galum Protected Area in South Sinai while safeguarding its fragile marine ecosystem, according to the Ministry of Local Development and Environment. Minister of Local
Egypt launches unified digital environmental registry for industry
Egypt has launched a unified digital environmental data registry for industrial facilities to support green transformation and help factories comply with international environmental requirements. In a statement, the Ministry of Local Development and Environment said the new system will
Egypt warns of declining air quality as dust storms expected across several regions
Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment has warned of deteriorating air quality as dust-laden winds are forecast to affect several parts of the country on May 17 and 18. In a statement, the ministry said its air pollution early
Egypt mandates strict environmental studies for new private ecotourism investments in Sinai reserves
Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad mandated the prompt submission of detailed technical and environmental studies for proposed private sector ecotourism developments in Sharm El-Sheikh’s Peace Park and the Ras Mohammed and Nabq nature reserves. Awad held
Egypt accelerates redevelopment of Cairo’s Ataba Market to upgrade commercial environment
Manal Awad, Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment, inspected ongoing works under the second phase of the redevelopment of Ataba Market, part of a broader government plan to modernise commercial districts and improve infrastructure and public services across the