Green Zone at COP 27 spans over 12K sqm to accommodate civil society: Egypt's PM

CAIRO – 6 November 2022: Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli stated Sunday in a press conference on the sidelines of COP 27 in Sharm El Sheikh that the Green Zone at the summit Egypt is hosting has been extended on 12,000 square meters to accommodate the civil society.

Madbouli said that Egypt is keen on making room for everybody, and listening to all views and visions put forward by organizations, individuals, and civil society. He added that also the contribution of women and youth is highly prioritized.

The prime minister noted that such orientation is rooted in the motto adopted by the Egyptian presidency of COP 27, which is moving from pledges to action, as reported by Al Watan newspaper.

COP 27 kicked off on Sunday starting with the procedural session where Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry was handed over the presidency of the summit by COP 26 President Alok Sharma.