In November 2021, Egypt’s Sharm El Sheikh was selected to host the 27th UN Climate Change Conference 2022 (COP27). Since then, Egypt has been in preparation mode for the world’s biggest annual climate change conference, from a four-axis plan to prepare the Red Sea city, to investment in sustainable nationwide mega projects. In its efforts to ensure the success of the conference and to mitigate the repercussions of climate change on Egypt and the rest of the world, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly launched the National Strategy for Climate Change 2050, on Thursday, May 19. The strategy was launched in the presence of the Egyptian Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, and several ambassadors and officials. During the launch, Fouad stressed that the strategy aims to better citizens’ quality of life, improve sustainable economic growth, and preserve natural resources. What is the National Strategy for Climate Change 2050? The National Strategy for Climate Change 2050 is a five-pillar strategy that comes in line with Egypt Vision 2030, which aims to “achieve sustainable development for a better life to all Egyptians”. More so, Egypt Vision 2030 is aligned with the 2030 Agenda…
