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Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad inaugurated on Tuesday the second roundtable of the African Forum of Environmental Protection Agencies (AFEPA) in Cairo.

Egyptian multiple Guinness World Record holder Ali Abdo e-biked his way across 10 countries to the UN COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan to draw attention to the urgency of climate action

Egypt hopes the UN COP29 Climate Summit will unleash opportunities for developing nations to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change.

The Centre for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE) and Friedrich Ebert Foundation hosted a high-level policy dialogue on Wednesday, focusing on accelerating the deployment of green hydrogen projects in Egypt.

This year’s 12th Coastal Environment Forum focused on leveraging the marine wonders of Egypt’s Red Sea while presenting innovative means for their preservation.

Mahmoud Bakr captures the multifaceted blessings bestowed upon Siwa Oasis by its salt lakes.

Egypt has recently launched the Blue Economy Roadmap, a collaborative effort with CEDARE, UNEP, and the EU, to promote sustainable marine practices and foster economic growth.

On National Environment Day, collaboration between public and private sectors and NGOs was highlighted as key to implementing successful projects.

An environmental awareness centre in a popular district of Cairo has expanded to include recycling and cultivation activities, creating a ripple of self-sustainability, reports Mahmoud Bakr

Sixteen Egyptian projects were approved for Global Environment Facility funding to connect local challenges with global environmental concerns, reports Mahmoud Bakr

Egypt passed on the presidency of the UN Climate Conference to the UAE this week during the opening of the UN COP28 Conference in Dubai, reports Mahmoud Bakr

Representatives from 19 Arab countries convened in Egypt at the 9th Arab Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Partnership Meeting to discuss key initiatives, including the Early Warning for All initiative and the Arab Prioritized Action Plan 2021-2024.

The inaugural Harm Reduction Summit in Cairo concluded on Wednesday, issuing 12 vital recommendations to accelerate harm reduction approaches and mitigate practices that negatively impact health, the environment, and society.

In the ongoing series of high-level policy dialogues, jointly organized by the Centre for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE) and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung’s office in Egypt, a pivotal session on "financing energy transition" was held in Cairo this week.

UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt Elena Panova explains international and Egyptian efforts to achieve the UN SDGs and address climate change challenges to Mahmoud Bakr

Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli on Tuesday inaugurated the first edition of the Environmental and Climate Investment Forum in the New Administrative Capital.

The longstanding partnership between Egypt and Japan transcends environmental initiatives and encompasses a diverse range of fields, Japanese Ambassador in Cairo Oka Hiroshi tells Mahmoud Bakr

Egypt is launching a host of environmental campaigns to mark this year’s World Environment Day, reports Mahmoud Bakr

Al-Ahram Weekly reports on efforts to protect Egypt’s migratory birds through the Migratory Soaring Birds Project and other activities.

Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad has launched phase II of the EU-funded SwitchMed Project to accelerate the implementation of Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) and promote the circular economy and blue Economy in the country.

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