Climate Change

Egypt launches 9 projects with $14.7bln investments to combat climate change

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - 11:41 GMT

The ‘Nouwfi’ program is specialized in financing eco-friendly, green projects.

Minister says Egypt committed to facing climate challenges

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 - 02:16 GMT

Local Development Minister Manal Awad reiterated on Thursday Egypt's commitment to facing climate challenges and enhancing regional and international cooperation to achieve sustainable development goals.

British Embassy: Egypt is a key partner of UK in combating climate change

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 - 05:06 GMT

A statement from the British Embassy in Cairo Wednesday said that Egypt is a key partner for the United Kingdom in combating climate change, especially after the COP27 climate conference, where the Green Partnership Agreement was concluded between the two countries.

Bill Gates: Climate Change threatens global child health

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 - 03:25 GMT

40 Million More Children at Risk of Stunting by 2050, Gates Report Reveals

New heat wave hits Egypt this week

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 - 08:09 GMT

The Egyptian General Authority for Meteorology revealed that a new heat wave is expected to hit the country next week, after the temperture reportedly showed slight decline over the past days.

Climate disasters cause 150 deaths, €13.4B in losses in EU

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 11:14 GMT

Climate disasters wreak havoc in Europe

Egypt may be able to produce coffee beans due to climate change

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 08:13 GMT

Abdel-Azim explained that previous experiments conducted by the center to cultivate coffee beans in Egypt had yielded no success. However, upon the directive of Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Al Sayyed Al Qusseir to revisit these experiments, it was discovered that coffee beans had begun to grow.

Developing countries receive less than 10% of global climate financing: Al-Mashat

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 11:57 GMT

Minister Al-Mashat emphasized the urgent need to address this imbalance and stressed the importance of fostering partnerships between multilateral development banks to rectify the situation

Upper Egypt may be suitable for cocoa beans cultivation due to climate change: Head of Farmers’ Syndicate

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 - 02:10 GMT

In a statement on Saturday, he mentioned, "The climate in southern Upper Egypt may be conducive to growing cocoa, as it resembles the climate in West African regions, which account for about 70% of the world’s cocoa production."

EU proposes €7.4B-bundle of financial support, investments targeted at Egypt

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 - 12:51 GMT

The plan's duration is between 2024 and 2027.

Fighting Climate Change through Collaboration

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 - 05:37 GMT

Reshma Singh on the importance of impelling our society towards net zero carbon-built environments that promote equitable wellness and resilience.

Encouraging Climate Action for Our Future

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 - 12:02 GMT

Pam Allio on why we owe it to future generations to act now.

Connecting with Resources

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 10:35 GMT

Youth environmental activist Alakoka Kailahi on the role of social media in eliminating climate change illiteracy.

Egypt’s role in mitigating climate change impacts from COP27 to COP28

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 - 07:11 GMT

During its presidency of the COP27, which was held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt launched dozens of initiatives tackling climate change impacts and means of mitigation for the most affected countries, particularly in Africa. Egypt also made numerous pivotal decisions to help mitigate the impact of climate change, most prominently the decision to establish the Loss and Damage Fund.

UNICEF to implement water, sanitation projects in Upper Egypt over 3 years

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - 11:36 GMT

The initiative is worth $2.5 million.

Egypt signs 3 MoU's in green investment during 1st Environment, Climate Investment Forum

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 11:12 GMT

The forum was opened by Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of the forum, with the participation of a large number of people, including: ministers, officials, heads of various economic and regulatory bodies, and leaders of major companies operating in various economic activities.

Egypt inaugurates 1st edition of Climate, Environmental Investment Forum

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 10:02 GMT

Under the Patronage of the President, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister, Inaugurates the First Edition of the CEIF

Egypt among earliest states to be aware of negative impacts of climate change: Min.

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 - 01:00 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar has witnessed the signing of four protocols to strengthen cooperation between the ministry and a number of medications companies.

Egypt was one of first states to be aware of negative impacts of climate change: Minister

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 - 12:54 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar has witnessed the signing of four protocols to strengthen cooperation between the ministry and a number of medications companies.

Egypt establishes warning systems in Mediterranean Sea in bid to combat sea rise

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 - 10:23 GMT

The negative impact of climatic changes and the rise in sea level represent a major challenge for a large number of countries in the world, especially on the coastal areas of the delta, which are characterized by low levels, and thus exposes these areas to drowning in sea water.

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