August 27, 2023
East Africa: New Round of Talks on Controversial Renaissance Dam Starts
A new round of tripartite talks between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia regarding the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) resumed on Sunday in Cairo, according to a… Read more »
August 10, 2023
Egypt: 1st Phase of Irregular Workers Support Programme Launched
Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine el-Qabbaj, who doubles as Board Chairman of the Rural and Environmental Industries and Rural Revival Support Fund, announced the launch of the… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Egypt: Egypt's Prime Minister Announces Crucial Decisions to Tackle Electricity Crisis Amid Rising Temperatures
Egypt's Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, announced Thursday, a series of important decisions to address the electricity crisis, which began a few days ago due to increased loads… Read more »
July 23, 2023
Egypt: Egypt's Irrigation Minister Highlights Measures Taken to Fight Water Poverty
Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Hani Sweilam noted in a TV interview Saturday that the water poverty line is 1,000 cubic meters per capita per annum and that the figure… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt's Armed Forces Participate in Extinguishing Wildfires in Greece
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi gave ordered to the Armed Forces to participate in extinguishing wildfires that burn for several days and swept through the island of Rhodes,… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Egypt: Environment Min. Discusses Implementation Mechanisms of Mdf Project
Environment Minister Yasmeen Fouad has stressed that her ministry is keen to boost environmental investments in Egypt under the directives of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. Read more »
April 25, 2023
Egypt: Egypt Has 1st-Time Database for Smart Green Projects - Nisgp Coordinator #AfricaClimatHope
The ministries of planning and economic development and local development will hold a meeting soon, in the presence of provincial governors, to promote the National Initiative for… Read more »
April 09, 2023
Egypt: Climate Investment Unit Launched At Environment Ministry - Minister to Senate #AfricaClimateHope
An environment and climate investment unit was launched with the aim of promoting investment in the environment sphere, said Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad. Read more »
April 02, 2023
Egypt: First Phase of Sewage Treatment Plant in New Minya Inaugurated
President Abdul Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated on March 2, 2023, the first phase of the wastewater treatment plant in New Minya. Read more »
March 16, 2023
Egypt: Irrigation Min. - Egypt Succeeded in Putting Water Issue in Heart of Climate Action #AfricaClimateHope
Minister of Irrigation Hani Suweilam said that Egypt succeeded in putting the water issue in the heart of the climate action via launching an initiative on adaptation in the water… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Egypt: Environment Min. Calls for Support to Implementing Nature-Based Solutions Initiative #AfricaClimateCrisis
Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad has stressed that the initiative of nature-based solutions is a real framework for addressing the inextricably intertwined global crises of… Read more »
March 04, 2023
Egypt: Environment Minister Probes Means to Back Tourist Activities in Fayoum's Nature Reserves
Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad and Fayoum governor Ahmed El Ansary had a videoconference meeting with an investor in a nature reserve in the governorate. Read more »
March 01, 2023
Egypt: U.S.$9.13 Million From Global Environment Facility to Support Clean Air Projects in Cairo #AfricaClimateCrisis
Environment Minister Yasmin Fouad has announced that a grant worth 9.13 million dollars will be provided by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to expand the range of a project… Read more »
February 25, 2023
Egypt: Minister - Environment & Climate Investment Unit to Be Launched Soon
The Ministry of Environment is expected to launch its environment and climate investment unit in the near future to be tasked with resolving problems facing climate projects,… Read more »
Egypt: Sisi Follows Up Efforts to Develop Environmental Sector
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi directed the achievement of integration and balance between environmental efforts and the state's strategy for the rational management of… Read more »
December 22, 2022
Tanzania: Egypt FM Delivers Speech At Tanzania's Julius Nyerere Dam Inauguration Ceremony
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry attended on Thursday 22/12/2022 a ceremony marking the first filling of Julius Nyerere Dam situated on the Rufigi River and is implemented by Arab… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Egypt: Electricity Minister Discusses Cooperation With British Ambassador
Electricity Minister Mohamed Shaker, received, 19-12-2022, Gareth Bayley, British Ambassador to Cairo, Martin Cave, director of the British Gas and Electricity Markets Office, and… Read more »
November 23, 2022
Egypt: Egypt's Multiple Gains, Contributions At COP27
Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad said in a statement on Wednesday 23/11/2022 Egypt has gained significantly on the national, regional, and international levels by its hosting,… Read more »
November 21, 2022
Egypt: Egypt Inks Projects Worth $15b At COP27 - Environment Min.
Egypt has signed agreements to carry out projects at a value of around $15 billion at the recent United Nations climate conference (COP27), said Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad. Read more »
November 09, 2022
Egypt: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development #AfricaClimateHope
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on Tuesday8/11/2022 providing a new tranche of financing worth US$ 5.5 million to TAQA PV for Solar Energy,… Read more »
November 06, 2022
Africa: Ahead of COP27, Young African Climate Activists Speak Out
Young climate activists from African nations have high demands for the UN climate conference which begins Sunday in the Egyptian coastal resort of Sharm el Sheikh, Associated Press… Read more »
Egypt: The Importance of Egypt Hosting COP27
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October 16, 2022
Egypt: Sisi - Egypt Committed to Resolving GERD Issue to Serve Interests of All Parties
Egypt is committed to doing its utmost to resolve the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) issue in such a manner that serves the interests of all the parties involved, President… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Backs Dakar Declaration At 9th World Water Forum in March
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said Egypt supports the Dakar Declaration adopted at during the 9th World Water Forum, held in Dakar, Senegal, in March. Read more »
Egypt: COP27 to Feature Presidential Roundtable On Water Security - FM #AfricaClimateCrisis
As one of the top countries suffering from water scarcity, and one of the driest countries in the world, Egypt has dedicated its national efforts to attaining Sustainable… Read more »