Egypt reviews Red Sea sustainable blue economy projects, marine conservation plans
Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad reviewed a package of proposed projects under the Sustainable Blue Economy in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden (HESBERSGA) initiative, following recent regional meetings held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Ministry
Egypt, Switzerland sign $1.7m grant for e-waste recycling project
Egypt and Switzerland have signed a 1.4m Swiss franc ($1.7m) grant agreement to launch a project aimed at building a national system for the sustainable management of electronic waste, supporting the country’s transition to a circular economy and expanding green industries.
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