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Hosting the COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh will have positive effects on Egypt, MEA: US State Department
“The US appreciates Egypt’s leadership in hosting and organising this year’s COP, and there is no doubt that hosting such a large and important international conference will have positive effects on Egypt and the region in general,” he added.
Developing countries need to triple their loans to adequately face climate change: Baroness Menouche
The baroness also pointed out during her speech at the UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) that climate change has caused a lot of damage, leading to increased deaths due to pollution, and that economies are subject to clashes that lead to catastrophic effects.
Plastic Bank announces its official participation in COP27
We are putting forward our ideas to promote the concept of a circular and sustainable economy: Plastic Bank Regional Director
COP27: Egypt’s Irrigation Minister attends opening of Swedish Business Pavilion
The minister praised the support provided by the Swedish Development Cooperation Agency to Egypt and Africa
New research shows commitments for forests are nowhere near what’s needed to reach Paris Agreement ambition
The world is not on track to achieve forest goals of ending and reversing deforestation by 2030, critical for a credible pathway to the 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal, according to a new report by the UN-REDD Programme, UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and the Green Gigaton Challenge (GGC). It finds that for the …
Egypt, Azerbaijan discuss bilateral cooperation, COP27 agenda
Ministers of Environment of both countries discuss water management issues
World leaders warn of coexisting with extreme weather phenomena at COP27
Short documentary about climate change, including recent natural disasters such as drought, forest fires, and floods, was screened at summit
COP27: Al-Sisi urges developed countries to commit to their financial pledges to developing nations
Al-Sisi calls on world leaders to work on ending Russian-Ukrainian conflict and its consequences on entire world
Zimbabwe open for business, hopes to boost trade with Egypt: Finance Minister
Egypt and Zimbabwe share a long history dating back to the 1960s, as most Zimbabwean liberation fighters lived and trained in Egypt
Art and media play important role to raise climate awareness: Mahmoud Mohieldin
Sharm El-Sheikh – Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for Egypt, confirmed the important role of art and media in raising awareness about climate issues. His remarks came during his participation in a session about the role of art in addressing climate change on the first day of COP27, with the participation of Hala …
Al-Sisi, IMF Managing Director discuss bilateral partnership following loan agreement
Meeting comes within IMF Managing Director Kristalina’s participation in COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh
COP27 – A platform for international partnership
As Egypt shifts into final gear for organising this significant global event, the COP27 presidency has focussed on highlighting the local and regional significance of climate change issues to the peoples of the MENA.
Egypt’s Health Ministry announces medical emergency plan for COP27
The plan aims to protect conference participants from infectious diseases
Pakistani Prime Minister to partake in COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh
The Pakistani Prime Minister will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and other cabinet members and senior officials. This Summit is taking place as part of the 27th UN Conference of the Parties on climate change (COP27).
There is an international consensus on the need for cooperation to confront climate change: COP26 President
He noted in his speech during the opening procedural session of the COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh that the UK exerted much effort during its presidency of the conference, pointing out that the COP26 was held under difficult political circumstances and amid the coronavirus pandemic that is still ongoing, but the leaders recognised that despite the differences — which are often deep — the need for cooperation in the field of the environment.
The time has come to move from negotiations to implementation: COP27 President
Shoukry’s remarks came after he was formally elected as the COP27 president by the parties during the opening plenary session.
Egypt Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry elected as COP27 President
COP27 places loss and damage funding on its agenda, says Egypt Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry
COP27 kicks off in Sharm El-Sheikh amid wide international turnout
Egypt to launch several initiatives on climate during COP27
15,000 COP27 participants from different nationalities arrive in Sharm El-Sheikh Airport
Governor of South Sinai Khaled Fouda said that Sharm El-Sheikh Airport received 7,500 participants of different nationalities on Friday, bringing the total number of participants who arrived in Sharm El-Sheikh over the course of only two days to 15,000 participants.
Health Minister inspects healthcare facilities in Beni Suef
Minister visits Al-Wasta Central Hospital to ensure regularity of working hours
Pope Francis calls for human brotherhood during mass in Bahrain
Nearly 30,000 people gathered at the Bahrain National Stadium, the kingdom’s largest sports facility in the Riffa region, on Saturday and eagerly participated in the Mass presided by Pope Francis, on the third day of his visit to the Kingdom.
Symposium held to foster understanding of key CPC congress
The symposium titled “Hong Ting Forum: Understanding the 20th CPC National Congress” was jointly hosted by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee and Xinhua News Agency at the Museum of the Communist Party of China in Beijing.
Madbouly highlights Algeria’s summit, COP27 preparations at Cabinet meeting
The prime minister began the meeting by noting that President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s participation in the Arab Summit in Algeria comes within the framework of the Egyptian state’s keenness to strengthen the bonds of cooperation and brotherhood with all brotherly Arab countries and in continuation of Egypt’s pivotal role in strengthening efforts to advance joint action mechanisms for the benefit of all Arab peoples.
Ethiopia must show good faith to reach legally binding agreement on GERD: Al-Sisi at Arab Summit
Arab national security is indivisible, we need more collective Arab action, says Al-Sisi
British Council highlights roles of education, culture, and creativity in addressing climate change at COP27
The British Council supports COP27 by bringing an inclusive voice to the summit, engaging with networks of young Egyptians, education professionals, students, academics, researchers, artists, civil society leaders and policymakers to participate in meaningful dialogue and bring about real change for our planet.
Opinion| The COP27, geopolitical challenges, and the demands of developing countries
The conference is part of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change — an international treaty signed by most countries in the world to limit the impact of human activity on the climate.
Opinion| The American scheme and the ‘European Spring’
To a large extent, the European and American positions were united in helping Ukraine stand in the face of Russian aggression.
MP Tarek Radwan appreciates state’s efforts to advance human rights, empower women
Egypt participated in the 73rd session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, held in Banjul, during the period from 21 October to 9 November 2022, which reflects its firm determination to continue efforts to advance civil, political and economic human rights, social and cultural advancement, in parallel with advancing the status of women, protecting the rights of children, people with disabilities and the elderly, and empowering youth. Ambassador Wael Nasr El-Din Attia, Deputy Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Human Rights, represented Egypt in the African Commission on Human Rights.
Egypt’s PM in Sharm El-Sheikh to follow up on COP27’s final preparations
The visit comes a few days before the start of the UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) with the aim of following up on the final preparations to hold the conference.
Arab Summit kicks off in Algeria; latest international developments, issues to be discussed
Palestinian resilience will be a key issue on the summit’s agenda: AL Secretary-General