COP 27

Egypt's FM holds talks with Denmark's Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 - 12:21 GMT

That is on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

'Prague leads talks on behalf of EU during COP 27': Czech presidency

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 - 02:46 GMT

In a statement on Tuesday, the Czech presidency said that the event aims at building on the climate goals of COP 26.

‘Recycled’ art exhibition launches in Picasso East Art Gallery in-line with COP27

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 - 12:00 GMT

The inauguration was held in the presence of a number of plastic artists, media professionals and public figures.

Egypt’s Post issues commemorative postage stamp for COP27 with QR Code

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 - 09:41 GMT

Egypt’s Post announcing issuing a commemorative postage stamp with QR Code technology to document the COP 27 summit.

Hosting, organizing COP27 is an “honor and responsibility”: Egypt’s FM Shoukry

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 - 09:12 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, President of the 27th Climate Conference, said that preparations for the COP 27 climate summit have taken place since the end of COP 26 in Glasgow.

King of Tonga visits Egyptian Museum in Tahrir

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 - 12:07 GMT

King Tupou VI, his wife and the accompanying delegation were accompanied on a tour inside the museum’s various halls.

Egypt’s culture min. reveals ministry’s plan during COP27 summit

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 - 10:11 GMT

Kilani said in press statements that there are five theaters in Sharm El-Sheikh that will hold shows on a daily basis.

Climate Plans Remain Insufficient: More Ambitious Action Needed Now

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 - 04:16 GMT

According to the report, the combined climate pledges of 193 Parties under the Paris Agreement could put the world on track for around 2.5 degrees Celsius of warming by the end of the century.

Egypt delivers on addressing challenges to COP 27 to avoid ‘backsliding’ on climate financial pledges: Ambassador

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 - 04:02 GMT

“Unfortunately, I have to say that there is potential non-delivery and potential backsliding on pledges,” said the ambassador, adding that “Developing countries are rasing strong concern for that.”

Egypt is ready to host COP 27: Sameh Shoukry

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 - 12:30 GMT

Egyptian Foreign Minister and COP27 President Designate and Sameh Shoukry and the Egyptian team were on-ground in Sharm El Sheikh, for final touches ahead of COP27.

Egypt, Australia confer on aspects of participation in COP 27

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 - 02:06 GMT

Fouad pointed out to the extended cooperation between Egypt and Australia in the fields of mutual interest including water, biological diversity and standing against any impacts of climate change.

Egypt’s Sisi congratulates Giorgia Meloni for assuming role as Italy’s PM, invites her for COP 27

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 - 10:02 GMT

“I would like to congratulate Ms. Giorgia Meloni for assuming her role as Italy's prime minister, wishing her success in leading Italy towards a future that befits its civilization and history,” President Sisi said in a Telegram.

FM: Egypt to launch initiatives on food, energy during climate conference

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 - 09:35 GMT

Shoukry, in an interview with WAM news agency, articulated the central importance of the ‘COP27’ , calling for pulling the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC out of the ongoing context of “strong political and economic polarisation and the dynamics of politicisation and contestation.”

Awareness campaign launched in Abu Simble Temple on hosting COP 27

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 - 11:12 GMT

This comes as part of the activities of the initiative of "our country hosts COP 27" launched by Arab Office for Youth and Environment (AOYE).

Egypt, UNFCCC, climate change experts discuss challenges to COP27 success

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 - 09:01 GMT

The meetings, facilitated by the Centre for Multilateral Negotiations (CEMUNE), discussed the “current situation in Ukraine, high energy prices, and predicted economic recession,” said the COP 27 Communication center in a statement on Friday.

Egypt’s Sharm El Sheikh to host 2nd edition of Middle East Green Initiative, Saudi Green Initiative Forum

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 - 01:31 GMT

The Middle East Green Initiative will convene on 7 November in coincidence with the COP27 World Leaders Summit, in partnership with Egypt, while the Saudi Green Initiative Forum will be held on 11-12 November, SPA added.

COP 27 vital for the UK: British Government Spokesperson to MENA

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 - 12:23 GMT

Climate change is one of the main challenges that we are facing. I am concerned about the impacts of climate change on the region, she took to Twitter, noting that the cooperation between the UK and the countries of the MENA region could push forwards to collective climate action.

British-South African Swimmer Lewis Pugh goes for first swim across Red Sea from Saudi Arabia to Egypt

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 - 12:41 GMT

“If we continued to overheat our plant, we are on course to lose 99 percent of the world coral reefs and so much more. No matter where you are on this planet. This will impact you. So, I urge all nations to drastically cut their emissions without any further delay,” he said in a message on his Twitter account.

Swedish Embassy organizes training program on Sustainable Green Finance in view of Egypt's hosting COP27

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 - 11:38 GMT

The aim of the two-day training was to explore critically and operate with theories and notions related to the role of finance for sustainable development, green transitions and economic growth which will enable participants to better engage with the finance aspects in the various stages of the public policy cycle.

Egypt has clear vision of challenges in Arab world: Iraqi Agriculture Minister

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 - 11:03 GMT

He praised Egypt's hosting of the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 27) due in Sharm El Sheikh City in November, saying that the conference reflects Egypt’s role.

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