Al-Ahram Weekly - COP27

Climate action for sustainable development

While climate change is a global concern, it has a large and disproportionate impact on poor and vulnerable countries.

AUC and climate action

The American University in Cairo has been making efforts to combat climate change, reports Mohamed Badereldin

Climate change and human rights

Climate change is having significant negative effects on human rights worldwide, with particularly serious consequences being seen in many already poor communities.

Time for courage on the environment

Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme Inger Andersen tells Mohamed El-Kazaz and Hind El-Sayyed Hani that serious action is needed to avoid climate disaster

Protecting the most vulnerable

On the eve of COP27, Editor-in-Chief of the daily Al-Ahram Alaa Thabet interviewed UN Secretary-General António Guterres

Climate education

A new survey shows increasing awareness of climate change among Egyptians, but more needs to be done, reports Mai Samih

An Arab climate plan

Mahmoud Bakr met Arab League Director of Environmental and Meteorological Affairs Mahmoud Fathallah to learn more about the League perceptions of climate challenges and solutions

Hunting across Egypt: No quail in autumn?

Alyaa Abo Shahba and Mohamed Abo Leila travel to hunting areas across Egypt and find that flawed inspections and other problems may be putting some migratory birds at risk.

Shipwrecks in the Red Sea: Heritage gems deserve to be saved

October and November are often thought to be the best months to dive in Egypt. The attractions are calmer now that the summer has gone, the temperature is relatively moderate, the wind is calm, and the visibility underwater is at its best.

On climate and security

Eman Ragab considers the connection between two vital topics

The hidden treasure of plastic waste

Innovative projects are converting plastic waste into sustainable riches in response to moves encouraging a circular economy in Egypt

INTERVIEW: Marine life at risk

Professor at the Alexandria University Department of Water Sports and international diving and rescue coach Raafat Hamza speaks to Rehab Abdel-Hakim about how plastic waste impacts marine life

Green energy: Egypt 2030 goals

Egypt is aiming for a four-fold increase in the contribution of renewables to its power mix by 2030. Al-Ahram Weekly reports on the pursuit of greener energy.

Before the world map changes

Is Egypt’s Northern Coast, including the iconic city of Alexandria and the Nile Delta, which brings food to most Egyptian tables, all at risk of submerging due to climate change? Al-Gihan Shahine visits the sea for answers.

Women fighting climate change

Al-Ahram Weekly explores how women in Egypt can help to meet the challenges of climate change.

COP27: Time to act

Africa is the continent that contributes least to the causes of climate change — it is responsible for less than four per cent of global emissions — yet it remains one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to the impacts. Its exposure is driven mainly by low levels of socioeconomic growth, poverty, and the absence of resources to mitigate the repercussions of climate change and recover from the worst of its effects.

‘Inclusive, integrated and people-centric’

Egyptian Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad tells Al-Ahram Weekly what to expect at COP27

Big polluters lagging

Developed countries are using the slowdown in the economy and the war in Ukraine as a pretext to renege on their commitments to fight climate change, reports Ahmed Mustafa

A world of opportunities

After months of preparations and meetings, Climate Champion Mahmoud Mohieldin is heading to COP27 with a full plate.

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