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,
Government sets 2:00am closing time for shops during Ramadan, Eid Al-Fitr
Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Environment and Chair of the Supreme Committee for Public Establishments Licensing, announced revised closing hours for shops, restaurants and cafés during the holy month of Ramadan and the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, as an
Egypt says effective climate policy must be grounded in science as it advances National Adaptation Plan
Egypt’s Acting Minister of Environment Manal Awad said on Tuesday that “there can be no effective climate policy without a solid scientific foundation,” stressing that Egypt is moving ahead with its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) with support from the Green
Middle East Green Initiative backs land restoration, $12 bln pledged to fight desertification
Egypt’s acting environment minister Manal Awad said on Saturday that the ministerial declaration issued after the second meeting of the Middle East Green Initiative’s ministerial council reaffirmed member states’ commitment to strengthen regional cooperation to combat land degradation, halt desertification
Egypt’s Environment Minister discusses boosting eco-tourism investment in natural reserves
Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Acting Minister of Environment, Manal Awad, held extensive talks on Tuesday with representatives of the Tahya Misr Fund to explore opportunities for expanding investment in eco-tourism across the country’s natural reserves. According to a
Egypt, India explore deeper cooperation on climate action, waste management
Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Acting Minister of Environment, Manal Awad, met with India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, in Cairo to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation across a broad
Egypt’s Local Development Ministry, CAOA agree on new village administrative structures
Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and the Central Agency for Organisation and Administration (CAOA) have agreed to establish an organisational structure for rural local units for the first time, Minister Manal Awad said on Monday. The agreement aims to create
Egypt declares Grand Egyptian Museum carbon neutral in landmark green move
Egypt has declared the Grand Egyptian Museum carbon neutral, marking the first time carbon footprint accounting has been applied to a national mega project, officials said on Sunday—an important milestone in the country’s push toward green development. Acting Minister of
Egypt launches Sharm El-Sheikh sustainable development strategy to advance green transition
Egypt’s Acting Minister of Environment Manal Awad on Wednesday announced the official launch of the Sharm El-Sheikh Sustainable Development Strategy (SESSDS), aimed at supporting the Red Sea resort city’s transition into a green, resilient and sustainable destination. The strategy was
Egypt, FAO discuss new climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture projects
Egypt’s Acting Minister of Environment, Manal Awad, met officials from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to discuss expanding cooperation and launching new projects focused on climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture and ecosystem protection, the environment ministry



