Culture & Lifestyle

Egypt’s sunny Red Sea resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh was named Egypt’s first “Green City” by the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) in June, due to its commitment to low-emission development and significant investments in climate action. Once known primarily as a leisure destination, the city has since transformed into a beacon of sustainability. Sharm El-Sheikh’s green transition began long before the headlines. The city’s momentum picked up after Egypt hosted the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in 2018,…