World climate leaders to participate in Egypt-ICF to tackle climate change in Africa

World climate leaders to participate in Egypt-ICF to tackle climate change in Africa

Egypt - High-profile climate leaders from around the world are expected to participate in the second edition of the Egypt-International Cooperation Forum (Egypt-ICF) and the Meeting of African Ministers of Economy, Finance, and Environment that will be held under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi from 7 to 9 September.

The event is organised by the Ministry of International Cooperation in partnership with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Finance, and Environment and will witness high-level participation of heads of international and regional financing institutions, as well as UN officials to urge the international community to deepen its partnership with Africa and forge a common path.

The high-level leaders expected to participate in the event include Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group; John Kerry, US Climate Envoy; Mark Carney, UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance; and Odile Renaud Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Egypt is capitalising on its rich history of international cooperation to strengthen solidarity and cooperation between Africa and the world and continue to promote the building of a global community with a shared future.

The second edition of the Egypt-ICF Forum is