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On the sidelines of the 2nd edition of Egypt-ICF under the patronage and in the presence of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi: Egypt-ICF Proposes Sustainability-Linked Sovereign Debt Hub for Just Financing in Africa

On the second day of the Egypt-International Cooperation Forum (Egypt-ICF) in its second edition, a panel discussion entitled, ‘Debt for Sustainable Investment’, was held to explore performance-linked sovereign debt refinancing to channel investment that contributes to supporting ambitious action on climate and nature.

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Egypt-ICF Spotlights the New Green Labor Market for an Inclusive and Equitable Economy

On the second day of the Egypt International Cooperation Forum (Egypt-ICF), a workshop titled “A Green Economy-Ready Labor Market,” was held to discuss the job creation potential of the green economy as the demand for green talent is rapidly growing.

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Egypt-ICF Reframes Adaptation as a Profitable Sector for the Private Sector

On the second day of the Egypt International Cooperation Forum (Egypt-ICF) in its second edition, a workshop titled “Private Sector Engagement In Climate Adaptation Projects” to put forward avenues and strategies to engage the private sector in climate change and raise climate-smart investment.

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Egypt-ICF Propels a Green Transition under the African Continental Free Trade Area

On the second day of the Egypt-International Cooperation Forum (Egypt-ICF) in its second edition, a workshop entitled, “Development of Regional Value Chains under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a Climate Resilience Initiative” was held to propel a green transition under the African Continental Free Trade Area.

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Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat Sets Forth Common African Path for COP27 in Closing Speech at Egypt-ICF

The Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, delivered the closing speech during the closing ceremony of the Egypt-International Cooperation Forum (Egypt-ICF) in its second edition, which concluded on Friday.

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Minister of International Cooperation, Tony Blair Chart Out Plan to Expand Egypt’s Green Initiatives to Africa

On the sidelines of the Egypt-International Cooperation Forum, Minister of International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, held a meeting with Tony Blair, President of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and former British Prime Minister, to identify ways to replicate Egypt’s tools and green initiatives to the continent of Africa.

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Egypt-ICF Energizes Entrepreneurs to Tackle Climate Change Through Climate Tech

On the first day of the Egypt-International Cooperation Forum, a workshop titled, ‘Innovation for Climate Action’, was held to empower entrepreneurs to voice their ideas and share innovative solutions as well as their experience with addressing environmental issues.

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On the sideline of the 2nd edition of Egypt-ICF2022 under the patronage and in presence of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi: Egypt-ICF2022: The African continent is one of the least beneficiaries of climate finance with a share of 5.5%

Two panels were held titled “From Pledges to Implementation: Translating Financial Commitments to Opportunities in Africa” , and “African Countries Ownership in Determining Climate Agenda”

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Pushing Forward Regional Climate Action, Ministry of International Cooperation and AfDB Launch New Country Strategy 2022-26

The Ministry of International Cooperation and the African Development Bank (AfDB) launched on Thursday the New Country strategy 2022-2026 on the sidelines of the Egypt-International Cooperation Forum (Egypt-ICF 2022).

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Tony Blair: Sharm El-Sheikh Guidebook for Just Financing is a Practical Tool to Identify Africa’s Climate Challenges

On the sidelines of the Egypt-International Cooperation Forum, Minister of International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, held a meeting with Tony Blair, President of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and former British Prime Minister, to identify ways to replicate Egypt’s tools and green initiatives to the continent of Africa.

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Under the patronage and in presence of President Abdelfattah El-Sisi : Egypt-ICF 2022 kicks off at the New Administrative Capital 60 days Ahead of COP27

Under the patronage and in the presence of Egypt’s President Abdelfattah El-Sisi, the second edition of Egypt-ICF 2022 and the Meeting of African Ministers of Finance, Economy and Environment for COP27, kicked off on Wednesday at the New Administrative Capital.

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Ahead of COP27, Egypt-ICF2022 Explores Innovative Solutions for Mitigation and Adaptation in Africa “Lets NWFE together “ with these words , Minister Rania A. Al- Mashat closed her speech at EGYPT-ICF kick off event, emphasizing Egypt ‘s readiness for facing Climate change

Minister Rania A. Al-Mashat: Egypt has developed the National Climate Change Strategy 2050, the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and the NWFE program to move from pledges to implementation for climate action.

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US Climate Envoy John Kerry Underlines Blended, Concessional, and Private Finance as Crucial for Climate Action During Egypt-ICF

US Special Envoy on Climate Change John Kerry expressed his pleasure for participating in the Egypt- International Cooperation Forum (Egypt-ICF) 2022 in its second edition, which kicked off on Wednesday at the New Administrative Capital.

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Mark Carney Announces Launch of GFANZ Africa Regional Network at Egypt-ICF to Unlock Climate-Smart Finance

UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance and co-chair for the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) Mark Carney announced on Wednesday the launch of GFANZ Africa to create a regional network that will engage with African financial institutions.

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More Than USD 500B Is Needed for Africa to Achieve Universal Energy Access By 2030: Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina J. Mohammed, at Egypt-ICF

Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina J. Mohammed, extended her appreciation to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the Government of Egypt for convening the international community ahead of COP27 to deliver the message of moving from pledges to implementation.

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