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Daily News Egypt
25-05-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt, France coordinate ahead of UN Ocean Conference to combat plastic pollution
Egypt's Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, held a virtual meeting on Saturday with French Minister for Ecological Transition, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, to strengthen cooperation ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference scheduled for June in Nice, France. The ministers discussed Egypt's active participation in the conference and explored collaborative measures to address plastic pollution, with a special focus on the Mediterranean region. The meeting included senior Egyptian officials, such as the heads of the Environmental Affairs Agency and the Waste Management Regulatory Authority. Fouad commended France's leadership in ocean protection and biodiversity conservation and called for a unified Mediterranean strategy addressing key challenges including the blue economy, biodiversity frameworks, and plastic pollution. She proposed that the conference adopt 'Blue Economy and Mediterranean Sustainability' as a central theme, especially as Egypt prepares to host the Barcelona Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea later this year. The dialogue also covered ongoing international negotiations for a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution under the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC). Fouad reaffirmed Egypt's support for a balanced and transparent agreement that respects the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, while ensuring financial support for developing countries to meet their environmental targets. 'Plastic is essential in many areas, but we must reduce its harmful impact through investment in recycling technologies and by phasing out unnecessary uses,' Fouad stated. She highlighted Egypt's recent reforms, including a Cabinet decision introducing extended producer responsibility and fees on single-use plastic bags, following two years of consultations with industry stakeholders. The minister also highlighted grassroots efforts such as the Nile cleanup program, which engages local fishermen and women in plastic waste recovery and recycling, creating green jobs and supporting sustainable community development. France's Pannier-Runacher welcomed Egypt's proactive approach and emphasized the urgency of reaching a global agreement to reduce plastic consumption and redesign production models. She noted that plastic alternatives and enhanced recycling are critical to reducing ocean pollution and preserving marine biodiversity. Minister Fouad has been officially invited to attend the Ocean Conference, where she will lead a high-level roundtable showcasing Egypt's achievements in nature conservation and plastic reduction. This event will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Mediterranean Action Plan, underscoring the region's ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability.
Al-Ahram Weekly
04-05-2025
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt cleaning oil spill off South Sinai between Abu Rudeis and Sharm El-Sheikh - Society
Egyptian authorities have launched an emergency containment and cleanup operation following the detection of an oil spill off the South Sinai coast between Abu Rudeis and Sharm El-Sheikh. On Saturday evening, the Ministry of Environment stated that unidentified oil slicks were spotted around 40 kilometres from Abu Rudeis, in the direction of Sharm El-Sheikh. The ministry immediately dispatched teams from the Environmental Affairs Agency and the Al-Salam Centre for Combating Marine Oil Pollution to the site. The emergency response teams collected two samples from the affected area for laboratory analysis to determine the source and composition of the spill. The ministry added that legal measures will follow once the responsible party is identified. The incident threatens the Red Sea's coral reef ecosystems on the South Sinai coast near Sharm El-Sheikh. These ecosystems are vital to marine biodiversity and a cornerstone of Egypt's coastal tourism industry. Tourism is a key source of foreign currency for Egypt, and it has set a target of attracting 30 million visitors annually by 2028. In 2024, Egypt welcomed 15.7 million tourists, generating $14.1 billion. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Daily News Egypt
11-02-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Environment Minister reviews World Bank projects in Greater Cairo
Egypt's Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, met with the World Bank technical mission to discuss the progress of the Greater Cairo Air Pollution and Climate Change Management Project, a $200m initiative implemented in collaboration with the World Bank. During the discussions, the minister reviewed the findings of the mission's recent assessment of the project's various components, including the latest developments in the electric bus initiative, with the first batch of buses expected to be delivered soon. The meeting also covered the mission's evaluation of the integrated waste management complex in the city of 10th of Ramadan and the latest progress in closing the Abu Zaabal landfill in Qalyubeya. Updates on project timelines, budgets, and challenges affecting implementation were also discussed. A key focus of the discussions was enhancing private sector participation in waste management through new contract models, particularly in the integrated waste management city of 10th of Ramadan. The meeting explored mechanisms to mitigate risks and encourage private investment, emphasizing that waste management is one of the sectors benefiting from green incentives under Egypt's new investment law. Fouad closely monitored the preparations for closing the Abu Zaabal landfill, reviewing project designs and expected timelines for execution. She was also briefed on the latest efforts to reduce air pollution and improve environmental monitoring, which include capacity-building programs, specialized training, and the provision of advanced monitoring tools. The meeting was attended by Ali Abu Senna, CEO of the Environmental Affairs Agency; Yasser Abdullah, head of the Waste Management Regulatory Agency; Mohamed Hassan, the project's national coordinator; a representative from the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation; and World Bank representatives.
Zawya
11-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Environment Minister reviews World Bank projects in Greater Cairo
Egypt's Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, met with the World Bank technical mission to discuss the progress of the Greater Cairo Air Pollution and Climate Change Management Project, a $200m initiative implemented in collaboration with the World Bank. During the discussions, the minister reviewed the findings of the mission's recent assessment of the project's various components, including the latest developments in the electric bus initiative, with the first batch of buses expected to be delivered soon. The meeting also covered the mission's evaluation of the integrated waste management complex in the city of 10th of Ramadan and the latest progress in closing the Abu Zaabal landfill in Qalyubeya. Updates on project timelines, budgets, and challenges affecting implementation were also discussed. A key focus of the discussions was enhancing private sector participation in waste management through new contract models, particularly in the integrated waste management city of 10th of Ramadan. The meeting explored mechanisms to mitigate risks and encourage private investment, emphasizing that waste management is one of the sectors benefiting from green incentives under Egypt's new investment law. Fouad closely monitored the preparations for closing the Abu Zaabal landfill, reviewing project designs and expected timelines for execution. She was also briefed on the latest efforts to reduce air pollution and improve environmental monitoring, which include capacity-building programs, specialized training, and the provision of advanced monitoring tools. The meeting was attended by Ali Abu Senna, CEO of the Environmental Affairs Agency; Yasser Abdullah, head of the Waste Management Regulatory Agency; Mohamed Hassan, the project's national coordinator; a representative from the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation; and World Bank representatives. © 2024 Daily News Egypt. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Al Bawaba
29-01-2025
- General
- Al Bawaba
Weird reptile appears in Egypt, scares people
ALBAWABA - An unusual reptile was spotted in Egypt spreading fears among citizens, who posted photos of the animal on social media. The Egyptian Ministry of Environment commented on the animal's appearance in the Ismailia Canal, which caused panic amid fears of the spread of reptiles in the area. The ministry in Egypt confirmed that the animal was spotted in the Ismailia Canal, which people claimed to be a "Nile Crocodile." However, people are still fear the spread of crocodiles in the governorates. The Ministry of Environment said in a statement that an urgent committee was formed in full cooperation and coordination with the Qalyubia Governorate, the Greater Cairo branch of the Environmental Affairs Agency, and the ministry's biodiversity experts to determine the truth behind the video circulated and deal with the situation quickly to ensure the safety of citizens and the protection of wildlife. Nile monitor. (Shutterstock) The Minister of Environment explained that the inspection and videos documenting the appearance of the animal adding that it is a "Nile Monitor" and that it is considered a harmless reptile that does not attack humans or pose any danger to them, plants, or animals. The animal also lives in the Nile River and its branching canals throughout the republic. The Nile Monitor feeds on reptiles, birds and carrion. Its length ranges from 250 cm to more than a meter. The ministry also confirmed that despite that it is a large reptile, however, it avoids reaching humans.
