Egypt Climbs Two Spots in the CCPI 2025, Ranking 20th: CAPMAS
Egypt has moved up two places in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) for 2025, securing the 20th position out of 67 countries
CAIRO – 23 March 2025: Egypt has moved up two places in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) for 2025, securing the 20th position out of 67 countries, up from 22nd last year, according to a press release from the state-owned Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) on Sunday.
The CAPMAS statement was issued in conjunction with World Meteorological Day, which is observed annually on March 23. This day marks the founding of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the implementation of the Convention on Meteorology, aiming to support countries in preserving the environment and achieving sustainable development goals.
According to the CCPI 2025, Egypt received "high" ratings in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Energy Use, a "medium" rating in Climate Policy, and a "very low" rating in Renewable Energy.
On May 20, 2022, Egypt launched its National Strategy for Climate Change 2050, aimed at improving citizens' quality of life, fostering sustainable economic growth, and preserving natural resources.
Egypt is one of the most vulnerable countries to the negative impacts of climate change, which threaten key sectors such as agriculture, water resources, coastal areas, health, population, and infrastructure. Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly highlighted these challenges during the launch of the national strategy, stressing that these impacts pose an additional layer of difficulty to the nation's ongoing challenges.
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