Egypt takes a significant step in combating climate change with the launch of the national ‘UniGreen Climate Change’ competition from 22 December to 13 January. Ministers Nevine Al-Qabbag and Yasmine Fouad inaugurated the initiative on 22 December, aiming to harness the creativity of Egyptian youth to confront climate challenges head-on. In an effort to aid in Egypt’s journey towards achieving sustainable development goals and Vision 2030, the UniGreen Climate Change competition encourages young people to positively engage with climate change issues. Minister Qabbag highlighted the severe negative impacts of climate change on human life, ranging from water scarcity and air pollution to food insecurity. She stressed the need for decisive actions to mitigate these repercussions, pointing out that climate change not only directly contributes to the violation of human rights but also hampers progress towards sustainable development goals. Focused on five key areas for climate intervention—greenhouse gas emission mitigation, biodynamic agriculture, waste management, small-scale renewable energy, and halting desertification—the competition invites teams of two to four individuals aged 21-35, residing in Egypt, to submit innovative ideas. These solutions are presented through a three-minute video showcasing their strategies. The competition provides…
UniGreen: Egypt’s Initiative to Battle Climate Change Through Youth Innovation
December 27, 2023
