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Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehlab has resolved to form Egypt’s first National Council on Climate Change, to be led by the Minister of Environment. The council will be responsible for drafting and updating Egypt’s national strategy for climate change and sustainable development. It will organise and implement national research efforts on climate change and projects to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change risks. It will also vet projects submitted to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The GCF is operated…