EDF 2022 to set the stage for COP27 in Egypt

EDF 2022 to set the stage for COP27 in Egypt

Thought leaders across different sectors and industries will convene at the Environment and Development Forum (EDF) 2022 in Egypt from September 11 to 13 as a prelude to the upcoming COP27

To be convened by the Arab Water Council under the patronage of the Government of Egypt Presidency of Climate Change COP27, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, the event will take place at InterContinental City Stars Cairo, Egypt, gathering national, regional and international partners.

The three-day forum will be a unique event highlighting environment and development climate change impacts and solutions including adaptation and mitigation measures in several sectors. Themes to be discussed include clean and renewable energy, sustainable development, ecological conservation, biodiversity protection, CO2 emissions control, food and water security under climate change, as well as sustainable transportation and cities.

Significant impact

Pre-COP discussions will have a significant impact in supporting the preparation for the Climate Change COP27 through forming of relevant visions and initiaives and improving collaboration amongst decision makers and environment and sustainable development experts.

The Forum will focus on developing recommendations for the Sharm El Sheikh COP27, highlighting innovation and advancement in environment protection and identifying key challenges facing climate change and