Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Acting Minister of Environment, Manal Awad, held extensive talks on Tuesday with representatives of the Tahya Misr Fund to explore opportunities for expanding investment in eco-tourism across the country’s natural reserves. Discussions included a proposal to establish designated, paved routes for electric vehicles within natural reserves to facilitate movement for visitors and staff without disrupting sensitive ecosystems. Awad noted that approved eco-friendly routes have already been reviewed and identified in coordination with reserve administrations to maximise their effective use. Awad stressed the importance of conducting comprehensive studies to design entrances to natural reserves in a way that reflects each site’s environmental and geological identity, enhances visual appeal, and improves visitor services, while ensuring full compliance with environmental regulations. The ministry affirmed that it will continue to strengthen national partnerships, particularly with the Tahya Misr Fund, to support sustainable development initiatives in natural reserves—reinforcing Egypt’s position as a global eco-tourism destination and ensuring the protection of natural heritage for future generations.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 20, 2026 19:34 UTC