EC-EBRD deal to unlock €2.1 bn investment in sustainable infrastructure, green economy
The European Commission (EC) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed ...
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UN recognizes UAE, AU initiatives among 10 World Restoration Flagships
The United Nations has recognized the UAE’s Abu Dhabi Marine Restoration and the African Union ...
EBRD, GCF, EU to allocate €25m to back Morocco’s green transition
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is partnering with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and ...
Int’l Mountain Day highlights women role in environment protection
The International Mountain Day (IMD) which falls on 11 December is held this year under ...
World Bank VP: Jordan emerged as regional leader on climate action
Ferid Belhaj, World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa said “Jordan ...
Andersen: INC-2 must cover full cycle of plastics
Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Inger Andersen said an international deal ...
COP15 aims to come up with historic deal on global actions on biodiversity
The United Nations Biodiversity Conference, referred to as COP15, aims to come up with a landmark ...
WMO: 5 bn people expected to face inadequate access to water by 2050
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said that 3.6 billion people have inadequate access to water ...
Lebanon’s Arcenciel sole Arab entity honored among 2022 Champions of the Earth
Lebanon’s Arcenciel is the sole Arab entity honored among the 2022 Champions of Earth of ...
Gates Foundation allocates $7 bn to back Africa in facing hunger, disease, poverty
Bill Gates announced the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation would spend more than $7 billion ...
NWA allocates € 1.4 for research on renovating buildings in circular, emission-free way
The building program of the Dutch National Science Agenda (NWA) allocates 1.4 million euros for ...
Int’l report urges Africa to cut air pollution to prevent 200,000 premature deaths per year by 2030
An international report called on African governments could prevent 200,000 premature deaths per year by ...
UNIDO official: Circular bio-based economy vital for climate change targets
Stephan Sicars, Director of the Circular Economy and Environmental Protection Division at the United Nations ...
EU to provide €35 m grant to Egypt’s NWFE energy pillar
Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Dr. Rania Mashat signed a letter of intent with the ...
Mohieldin: Africa Carbon Markets initiative aims to help African states finance development, climate action
Dr Mahmoud Mohieldin, United Nations Climate Change High Level Champion for Egypt and UN Special ...
Guterres: We need unity, solidarity to address food, energy crises
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres called for unity and solidarity to address food and ...
Action on Water Adaptation or Resilience initiative launched at COP27
Egypt’s COP27 climate conference Presidency, in partnership with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), launched Action ...
COP27 Egypt Presidency, FAO launch FAST Initiative for more sustainable agrifood systems
Egypt’s Presidency of the COP27 climate conference and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched ...
US, Germany pledge over $ 250 m in support for Egypt’s NWFE energy pillar
The energy pillar of the Nexus on Water, Food and Energy (NWFE) has secured international political support from ...
First Egyptian Pact for Used Beverage Cartons launched at COP27
Egypt’s First Pact for Used Beverage Cartons was launched during the 27th United Nations Climate ...
Abou-Zeid: Africa bears $ 50-80 bn annually over climate change
Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalization African Union, said “Africa is the region ...