وزارة البيئة بجمهورية مصر العربية - Ministry of Environment in Egypt | COP27 Sharm El Sheikh | Green Zone | Nov 6-18
2/4: The session discussed ways to protect the coasts of #Egypt & other developing countries, as well as how to protect lowlands from floods & erosion through #naturebasedsolutions. 
2/6: Loss of #biodiversity is one of the most devastating impacts of #climatechange as it compounds the damages to our ecosystems, agriculture, and livelihoods. 
2/4: Securing climate finance for low-income countries is a critical challenge to enabling their adaptation & resilience measures. Low income countries are particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, & lack the financial resources required to build capacity on adaptation. 
2/4: “An inclusive #COP is one that #retailers & #designers are a part of. It is one that can discuss how our shopping habits also interact with the #environment.” 
2/7: The #Energy Security and #ClimateChange side event gave energy ministers and secretaries along with energy security experts the opportunity to speak about the current energy crisis and the #geopolitical challenges that currently exacerbate the issue. 
2/4: “Much like the concept of #Ecotourism is new to #Egypt & lacks proper #resourceallocation there’s also a #skillsgap that is hindering its progress.”
2/4: This morning’s event explored the state & future of climate financing in Egypt. HE Dr. Yasmine Fouad opened with a keynote speech discussing the strong level of cooperation and long term partnerships between the Egyptian government and the country’s national banks. 
2/7: #COP27Gender Day closes with a ceremony hosted by Dr. Maya Morsi and HE Dr. Yasmine Fouad. The #women invited a #student, Nevine Ghazi, on stage to share her perspectives on #climatechange and #youth in #Africa. 
2/4: Dr Fouad discussed the newly launched African Women’s CAP and its areas of action. 
2/8: HE Dr Yasmine Fouad welcomes the #female panel & attendees with a call to action. “We need to look at how to enable & empower #women in the fight in #climatechange. We need to do that now at this #COP for implementation.
2/13: Today we launch of the African Women’s Climate Adaptive Priorities (CAP). This initiative comprehensively addresses gender-sensitive climate challenges & opportunities to empower the stewards of our communities & planet. 
2/4: “We believe in #democratizing #law & #justice. How can a #community dialogue with an external agent in a way that is #understandable for both & that allows them to #determine their own futures?”
2/4: “#Governance only works if there’s willingness from both sides. There has to be willingness to include young people & young people need to be willing to take part in the conversations & contribute to the the #politicalinfrastructure.” 