Cairo Calls for African Coordination to Finance Efforts to Address Climate Change

Cairo Calls for African Coordination to Finance Efforts to Address Climate Change

Egypt has called for coordinating the African stance in financing efforts to address climate change in a way that contributes to enabling the continent to address the phenomenon’s environmental and economic consequences positively and flexibly.

Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir said his ministry’s vision is not limited to transporting goods and passengers.

It aspires to participate actively in consolidating the concept of sustainable development to attain the required balance among social, economic and environmental requirements.

Wazir made his remarks during the “Climate Change Mitigation” session held on the sidelines of the Islamic Development Bank’s annual meetings in Sharm El-Sheikh.

In order to implement this vision, Wazir said a comprehensive developed policy was adopted and includes the expansion of transportation means to connect Egypt with regional and international countries while reducing carbon emissions.

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala al-Saeed said adapting to climate change has become Egypt’s top priority.

She said Cairo launched in 2021 a structural reforms program, which includes policies aimed at supporting the transition to a green economy and maintaining the sustainable use of natural resources.

“The state is working hard to prepare and launch the national strategy for hydrogen, the national strategy for managing water resources, and the strategy for protecting beaches.”

She further