Egypt’s FinMin presses for global partnerships on food security at G20 talks
Egypt’s Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk has urged stronger international cooperation to bolster food security,…
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Egypt’s FinMin says private sector key to closing development finance gap
Egypt’s Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said on Tuesday that engaging the private sector is the most effective way…
World Bank: Sustainable forestry key to CAR’s growth
The Central African Republic’s economy is facing stagnation, with a modest GDP growth forecast of 0.7 per cent in…
TV BRICS: Egypt ‘actively developing its green transition’ with new climate committee
“Egypt is actively developing its green transition” with the establishment of a new Environmental and Climate…
New Zealand ditches clean, green policies for economic lifeline
New Zealand’s reputation as a global environmental leader is under threat as the government prioritises economic…
Egypt, SACE sign MoU for climate-friendly transport projects
Egypt has signed on Sunday a memorandum of understanding with Italy’s SACE for the support of climate-friendly and…
Eurozone banks still behind on provisions standards – ECB’s Buch
Many eurozone banks are still falling short of meeting new accounting standards on provisions, despite some strides…
Climate change risks 70% of global workforce – ILO
Over 70 per cent of the global workforce is exposed to climate change-related risks, leading to hundreds of…
Climate investors eye Japan’s banks on board oversight
A coalition of climate groups, including Australia’s Market Forces, Japan’s Kiko Network, and a representative of…
Egypt receives a $9.13m GEF grant for climate project
Egypt has received a $9.13 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) as an additional funding to…
EU investment portfolio in Egypt hits €5.8 billion – official
The EU’s investment portfolio with Egypt has reached €5.8 million ($6.2 billion), said Gerassimos Thomas,…
ADDED partners with HYCAP for new green complex
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) declared on Monday that it has signed a memorandum of…
Land expansion dims offshore wind power in Germany
The proportion of offshore wind power from the North Sea in Germany's total wind energy output has decreased due to…
Christmas trees spark environmental debate in France
The environmental ethics of Christmas tree production is a significant concern for many people in France's Morvan…
Canada’s green Christmas due to El Nino – head climatologist
Instead of a white Christmas, Canadians are facing a green one this year, as the country has seen very little…
IEA targets renewable energy costs in developing countries
The Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), Fatih Birol, announced on Friday at an energy…
Egypt, ACWA Power to develop $4 bln green hydrogen project
Egypt signed a deal with the Saudi company, ACWA Power, to create a green hydrogen project, attracting an…
Nuclear reactor project in Egypt on schedule – official
The head of Egypt’s top nuclear authority confirmed on Saturday that the recent US dollar shortage in Egypt will…
Signify Egypt launches EcoLink, a high-efficiency electricity solution
Signify Egypt, a global pioneer in the field of lighting technology, has launched its newest “EcoLink” product in…
Mastercard and MDP launch Egypt’s first carbon calculator
Global e-payment company MasterCard and Egyptian Masria Digital Payments (MDP) have collaborated to introduce…
Egypt’s EGX joins WFE’s ring the bell for climate campaign
The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) has joined on Monday the 'Ring the Bell for Climate' Campaign organised by the World…
Egypt forms climate-smart agriculture partnership with World Bank
Egypt’s Ministry of International Cooperation established on Sunday a partnership with the World Bank to encourage…
Californians face higher utility bills due to wildfire risk mitigation
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is raising bills for 16 million Californians by at least $32 per month on…
Small nuclear reactors: a green solution or an expensive risk?
The United States is betting on small nuclear reactors as a solution to a significant climate issue, according to…
World’s Hottest 12 Months on Record: Climate Change and El Niño
Between November 2022 and October of this year, the world experienced its hottest 12-month period in recorded…
HSBC to finance climate tech startups with $1bln
HSBC bank today declared that it will offer $1 billion fund to early-stage climate tech companies around the world,…
Africa’s climate finance discussed – African Economic Outlook 2023
The African Development Bank Group's (AfDB) vice president, Kevin Urama, has tackled on Wednesday the current role…
Gold mines produce more emissions than Africa’s largest oil country
Gold mines consume around 11 percent of global energy, resulting in annual carbon dioxide emissions of around 126.4…
Hassan Abdalla: Total flows cover only 12% of climate finance needed in Africa
Egyptian central bank governor Hassan Abdalla said on Tuesday that it is crucial to unlock additional resources to…
Torrential rains hit northern Italy
Torrential rains in northern Italy have caused the death of nine and the evacuation of thousands on Wednesday,…
Juniors’ climate change efforts to be maximised ahead of AfDB’s Annual Meeting
Karen Wanjiru Kimani, young African environmentalist, has called for more inclusion of the young in climate change…
Biden administration invests $251 mln in carbon capture
Joe Biden’s administration announced on Wednesday the investment of about $251 million in carbon capture and…
AfDB introduces first two green finance facilities
African Development Bank Group (AFDB) will initiate the first green finance facilities in two financial…
Plastic pollution can be reduced by 80% in 2040 – UNEP
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) revealed on Tuesday a new report Turning off the Tap which shows…
EU regulates products possibly contributing to deforestation
The European Union (EU) has adopted new regulations ensuring traders do not contribute with their activity to…
NYC skyscrapers attempt carbon capture to reduce emissions
Owners of skyscrapers in New York city are installing carbon capture network of pipes to store the building’s…
Spain records hottest, driest on April
The State Meteorological Agency stated Monday that last month was Spain's hottest and driest April since records…
Germany’s Baerbock calls for global renewable energy target
Germany proposed setting an aspirational renewables target on Tuesday during the 14th Petersburg Climate Dialogue,…
One-third of Americans live in harmful pollution levels – report
An annual report published by the American Lung Association revealed more than one-third of Americans live in…
Drought threats to cause crop failures in Spain
The main Spanish farmers association said on Thursday drought is causing “irreversible losses” to the country’s…