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 says four EU-backed local development projects reach 25% completion
Egypt has completed around 25% of four local economic development projects in Fayoum, Beni Suef, Luxor and Aswan under a European Union-funded technical assistance programme implemented in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Minister of Local Development Manal
Egypt refers building violations in Cairo districts to prosecution after surprise inspections
Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment said it had referred several building and administrative violations in Cairo’s El Marg and Ain Shams districts to the public prosecution following surprise inspections aimed at curbing illegal construction and improving local government performance.
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.
Alexandria reports 93% completion of ‘Decent Life’ rural projects and building reconciliation requests
Alexandria has completed 173 developmental projects under the “Decent Life” presidential initiative and processed 93.32% of building reconciliation requests, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed during a meeting on Tuesday. Meeting with Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad,
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