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The Ministry of International Cooperation and the World Bank Group Announced a New Partnership to Encourage Innovation and Localize Modern Technology in the field of Sustainable Agriculture at the Local and Regional levels during COP28
The Ministry of International Cooperation announced the launch of a new partnership with the World Bank Group (WBG) to stimulate innovation in the field of climate-smart agriculture, during an event organized by the Ministry in the Egyptian Pavilion within the activities of the United Nations Climate Conference COP28, in the United Arab Emirates.
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The Ministry of International Cooperation participates in the United Nations' GenU Initiative in Launching the “GreenRising” Program to Enhance the Participation of 10 Million Youth in Climate Action by 2025 at COP28 in the UAE.
The Ministry of International Cooperation, the United Nations’ Generation Unlimited (GenU) initiative, participated in launching the Green Rising Program, which aims to empower 10 million youth, develop their skills, and enhance their participation in volunteer work to promote green growth and encourage job opportunities and entrepreneurship, through a partnership between the government and private sectors over the next three years until 2025.
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Holds Multiple Bilateral Meetings with Heads of International Financial Institutions and Representatives of Development Partners and Financial Institutions at COP28
The Minister of International Cooperation,H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, held a number of bilateral meetings with representatives of multilateral and bilateral development partners, during her participation in COP28 in the United Arab Emirates.
Read MoreInternational Financial Institutions promote partnerships with Egypt in Implementing the NWFE program during COP28.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) highlighted the partnership with Egypt in implementing energy and food projects within the NWFE program, during the participation of the two international institutions in COP28.
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Delivers the Closing Speech of the Sustainable Innovation Forum during COP28
The Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, participated in the Sustainable Innovation Forum, held during COP28 in the United Arab Emirates, and organized by the non-profit Climate Action Foundation. The forum was attended by business leaders, governments, civil society, 1,000 decision-makers, investors, innovators, climate leaders, and about 150 speakers. The forum is intended to explore the urgent actions the world needs to promote a just transition towards green transformation, establish partnerships between sectors, and showcase innovative climate solutions that accelerate the pace of this transformation.
Read MoreThe IFAD Organizes a Special Session to Review the NWFE program as a Leading National Platform for Bridging the Climate Financing Gap during the Activities of COP28 and in the Presence of the Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat
During the activities of COP28 held in the United Arab Emirates, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) organized a special session to discuss the national platform of the NWFE program, the pillar of the link between water, food and energy projects, and its role as a leading national institution in bridging the climate financing gap and promoting development and transformation efforts. The session highlighted the program as a replicable model in developing countries and emerging economies, to overcome climate challenges and enhance the capacity to mobilize financing for mitigation and adaptation projects.
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Participates in a Meeting to Discuss the 2nd Report of the IHLEG on the New Climate Finance Framework with the COP28 Presidency and Members of the IHLEG and the Heads of International Finance Institutions
As part of her participation in the activities of the United Nations Climate Conference COP28 in the United Arab Emirates, and at the invitation of the UAE Presidency of the Climate Conference, the Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, participated in the meeting of the Independent High-Level Expert Group (IHLEG) on Climate Finance to discuss the team’s second report on the new climate finance framework. They discussed the investment gap facing developing countries and emerging economies, and the need to bridge that gap by adopting a comprehensive approach to climate financing to achieve the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Participates in a High-level Event to Launch a Partnership to Enhance Women’s Ability to Adapt to Climate Change on Gender Equality Day at COP28
The Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, participated in a high-level event to discuss women’s empowerment within the Paris Climate Agreement. The event witnessed the launch of an international partnership to enhance women’s ability to adapt to climate change and ensure a just, gender-responsive transition, with the participation of Razan Al Mubarak, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion at COP28, Maya Morsy, President of the National Council for Women, Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and many representatives of governments and international financial institutions.
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Meets with the World Bank’s Senior Managing Director for Development Policy and Partnerships Affairs
During the activities of COP28 in the United Arab Emirates, the Minister of International Cooperation and Governor of Egypt at the World Bank Group (WBG), H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, met with the Senior Managing Director for Development Policy and Partnerships Affairs at the World Bank, Axel van Trotsenburg, in order to follow up on cooperation efforts with the bank. The WBG is one of the strategic development partners of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and contributes to financing many projects in various development fields.
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Reviews the Success Factors of the NWFE Program as a Practical Model for National Platforms Accelerating Climate Action during a Discussion Session within the Activities of COP28, with the Participation of the IRENA, EBRD and AIIB Presidents
The Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, participated in a high-level discussion session on laying the foundations for expanding the scope of climate action and accelerating its pace, which was organized in partnership between the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and was held in The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change pavilion during COP28 in the United Arab Emirates.
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Participates in a Discussion Session During COP28 on Aligning Climate Finance and Development with Humanitarian Needs with the participation of the Regional Director of the IFAD, the Executive Director of the World Food Programme, the Vice President of the World Bank, the Green Climate Fund, and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
During the activities of the United Nations Climate Conference COP28, the Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, participated in a discussion session co-organized by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and the World Bank Group, on “Aligning Development and Climate finance with Humanitarian Needs,” where the session explored how to align development, humanitarian and climate financing, to effectively enhance resilience to climate shocks, and also discussed the role of national and country platforms.
Read MoreThe Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Participates in a High-level Event on the Role of Multilateral Development Banks in Climate Financing and Health within the Activities of Health and Climate Day, which is organized for the 1st time during COP28
During the activities of the United Nations Climate Conference COP28, the Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, participated in a high-level discussion session on “Climate Finance and Health: Strengthening the Role of Development Banks and International Institutions,” with the participation of Mamta Murthi, Vice President of the World Bank for Human Development, Thomas Ostros, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Mohamed Guled, Vice-President of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Kambita Pichet, CEO of the Rwanda Development Bank, Zamir Iqbal, Vice-President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and Sir Danny Alexander, Vice-President the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
Read MoreThe Ministry of International Cooperation has Completed the Procedures for Handing Over its Old Headquarters to the Arab Court of Arbitration as a temporary headquarters in Implementation of the Directives of the President of the Republic to Strengthen Joint Arab Action.
In implementation of the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, to strengthen joint Arab action, and in implementation of the decision of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers issued last August, the Ministry of International Cooperation completed the handover ceremony of the former headquarters of the Ministry located in the downtown area, to become the temporary headquarters of the Arab Court of Arbitration, until the permanent headquarters of the court is prepared in the City of Justice in the New Administrative Capital.
Read MoreEverything you need to know about the inauguration of the Arab Court of Arbitration and its permanent headquarters in Cairo
Today, the Ministry of International Cooperation announced the completion of procedures for handing over the former headquarters of the Ministry in the downtown area of Cairo, to become a temporary headquarters for the Arab Court of Arbitration, after the Ministry moved to its new headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, within the framework of presidential directives to enhance joint Arab action and support economic integration.
Read MoreEgypt Signs the Letter of Intent of the Blue Mediterranean Partnership Agreement to Enhance Benefiting from Financing Opportunities for Blue Economy Projects at COP28 in Dubai
The Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, signed a letter of intent for the Arab Republic of Egypt to join the Blue Partnership Agreement, which enhances the benefit of financing opportunities for blue economy projects, during the activities of the United Nations Climate Conference COP28 held in the United Arab Emirates.
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