The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has become the first within all of the Middle East and Africa to achieve the EDGE Advanced Green Building Certification on Monday, the highest green building standard. “The Grand Egyptian Museum received this prestigious award by International Finance Corporation based on the building’s energy and water efficiency measures and its reduced carbon footprint,” said the GEM’s General Manager, Atef Moftah. The GEM’s EDGE Advanced certification marks a significant milestone for the IFC’s Green Building project in Egypt. This collaboration focuses on raising public sector awareness regarding the financial advantages of green buildings, building expertise in implementing financial incentives for such projects, and ultimately fostering the growth of a local green building market. “The Grand Egyptian Museum sets a new standard for sustainable construction in Africa, demonstrating Egypt’s leadership in embracing environmentally responsible practices,” said the Chairman of the Housing and Building National Research Center, Mohamed Massoud.

Source: Egypt Independent February 20, 2024 20:28 UTC