Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad on Tuesday met with ambassadors of the European Union and President of European Investment Bank to discuss strengthening joint cooperation and supporting Egypt’s hosting of the COP27 climate conference. Fouad stressed the strength of joint cooperation between Egypt and the European Union over the past years in environmental issues, and the investment of this cooperation in supporting the fight against climate change. During the meeting, Fouad reviewed Egypt’s efforts regarding its tackling of climate change. It has worked with development partners to attract climate finance in many areas, including confronting energy shortages by implementing energy projects. Fouad stressed that Egypt took the decision to host the COP27 climate conference in 2022 to complete what will result from the COP 26 climate conference, and invest in its partnership with the United Kingdom within the coalition to confront and adapt to the effects of climate change.

Source: Egypt Independent June 29, 2021 13:52 UTC