Mashat discusses remarks of national authorities on development, climate report

CAIRO - 25 July 2022: International Cooperation Minister Rania Al-Mashat discussed on Monday with the director of operations of the World Bank Group and Country Climate Development Reports (CCDR) working group for Egypt the remarks of the national authorities in the report from which the first draft was prepared.

 

Earlier, Mashat held a meeting with 15 national bodies at the beginning of July to discuss the report's first draft.

 

The report on development and climate for Egypt reviews the impact of climate change on development efforts and the achievement of sustainable development goals. It also takes into account the steps and measures taken by the state in various fields to promote green transition, combat the effects of climate change, and monitor the country’s economic resilience.

 

The minister asserted the importance of the report in terms of Egypt's preparations for the UN climate conference, COP27, as well as the launch of the National Climate Change Strategy 2050.