Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla headed the Egyptian delegation taking part in the 18th summit of the International Organisation of Francophonie (OIF), currently being held on the Tunisian island of Djerba, on behalf of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi.
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COP27 President and Minister of Foreign Afairs Sameh Shoukry said that setting up a loss and damage fund to help vulnerable nations cope with climate-induced disasters is "a historic achievement," fulfilling 27 years of negotiations.
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The Egyptian cabinet said on Friday that EGP 3 billion had been allocated for the 100 Million Trees presidential initiative, which will establish more than 6,600 feddans of new forests and public parks across the country over the coming seven years.
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UN Climate Change High Level Champion for Egypt and UN Special Envoy on Financing the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda Mahmoud Mohieldin lauded the launch of the Low Carbon Transport for Urban Sustainability (LOTUS) initiative, which aims to decarbonize the transportation sector.
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The Arab region needs more than $570 billion by 2030 to reinforce its adaptation to climate change, said a press release issued by the Beirut-based UN Economic and Social Commission for West Asia (ESCWA) on Thursday.
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President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi discussed on Tuesday with Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ways to boost economic and trade cooperation between Egypt and Brazil, the Egyptian presidency announced.
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Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Tarek El-Molla said on Monday that the ministry is implementing two major projects to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic bags as part of the national strategic plan for petrochemical industries.
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The Cabinet announced on Monday the executive regulations for a law that allows Egyptian expats to import cars for personal use without paying customs duties for four months to attract hard currency.
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Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad said Sunday developing countries need between 140 and 300 billion dollars in climate finance until 2030, while double that sum – between 280 and 500 billion dollars, would be needed until 2050.
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Egyptian gas and petroleum companies signed on Saturday seven memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and agreements with a number of international companies on the sidelines of the ongoing 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh.
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Egypt's green economy transition file, NWFE, has won first place among North African and European countries for the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) initiative on nature and climate investments, Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat announced Thursday.
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Foreign Minister and President of the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) Sameh Shoukry has stressed Egypt’s keenness to assist all parties in the conference to reach the required consensus on various climate issues.
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Egypt is scheduled to host the 10th round of the Africities Summit in 2025, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on hosting the pan-African event on Thursday.
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The Benban solar power park, which is located in the "Jewel of the Nile" Aswan in Upper Egypt, is one of the largest solar power parks in the world.
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Egyptian Embassy in Athens has been in contact with Egyptian authorities to facilitate performing DNA tests to families of irregular migrants who drowned in Athens to help identify the victims and bring their bodies back home for burial.
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Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla and US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt discussed new cooperation opportunities in many energy domains, especially those related to carbon use and storage, green hydrogen, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.
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President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi underlined on Wednesday the crucial role played by Tanzania as one of the countries active in promoting security and stability in Africa.
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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) launched on Wednesday Egypt's Climate Investment Plan to accelerate the country's climate action through investment planning.
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Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has affirmed Egypt's aspiration to maximise cooperation with Britain as well as to promote political coordination and exchange of views on various files of mutual interest.
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President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi discussed on Monday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ways of fostering relations between the two countries in various fields, including investment, trade and economy, as well as promoting cooperation in the fields of security and industry.
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