Egypt’s environment ministry marks World Migratory Bird Day
Egypt has reaffirmed the importance of protecting migratory birds and preserving their natural migration routes as the country marked World Migratory Bird Day, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Local Development and Environment. This year’s event is
Egypt marks Earth Day 2026, highlights progress toward green economy
Egypt marked Earth Day 2026 on Wednesday under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” as part of ongoing efforts to raise environmental awareness and accelerate the transition to clean energy, the Ministry of Local Development and Environment said. In a statement,
Egypt steps up efforts to restore ecological balance of Lake Qarun
Egypt is accelerating the implementation of a comprehensive plan to restore the ecological balance of Lake Qarun, with a strong focus on wastewater treatment and pollution reduction, according to the Ministry of Local Development and Environment. In an official statement,
Egypt explores expanding climate finance in partnership with banking sector
Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment is stepping up efforts to expand climate finance and support sustainability-focused projects in cooperation with the banking sector, as part of advancing the country’s Vision 2030 and addressing mounting climate challenges. In a
Egypt signs deal to deploy AI-powered drones for environmental monitoring
Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment has signed a cooperation agreement with Drone Tech to deploy a smart aerial monitoring system using drones powered by artificial intelligence and geospatial analysis, as part of efforts to modernise oversight and improve
Egypt launches fourth phase of smart green projects initiative
The Egyptian government on Monday launched the fourth phase of the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects (NISGP), as part of ongoing efforts to support the transition to a green economy and strengthen climate action at the local level. The
Egypt moves to close Obour landfill, convert site into green park
Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment said on Sunday it has begun implementing a plan to close and rehabilitate the Obour landfill east of Cairo, with part of the site set to be transformed into a green park following
Alexandria hosts Mediterranean states to coordinate 2028-2033 marine protection plan
Egypt is hosting the 98th Bureau meeting of the Barcelona Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean in Alexandria to develop a joint vision for regional sustainability, Minister of Local Development and
Egypt, L’Oréal discuss advancing sustainability, circular economy initiatives
Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad held talks with L’Oréal Egypt to strengthen cooperation on sustainability and support the implementation of extended producer responsibility, as part of the country’s transition towards a circular economy, according to a
Egypt integrates environmental considerations into local development plans
Egypt is moving to embed environmental considerations into its local development framework as part of a broader effort to improve resource efficiency and advance sustainable development across governorates, Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad said. In a statement,