Assistant Minister of Planning Highlights Climate Change Investment Opportunities to British Investors

Ambassador Hisham Badr, Assistant Minister of Planning and Economic Development for Strategic Partnerships, Excellence, and Initiatives, and National Coordinator of the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects, showcased promising investment opportunities in Egypt related to climate change and environmental conservation. This took place during a business breakfast hosted by the Egyptian-British Business Association, attended by representatives from 50 leading British companies across various sectors during their visit to Egypt, as well as several national entities, banks, and private sector companies.

During the session, Ambassador Badr highlighted the significant achievements of the National Initiative over the past two years and its importance in raising awareness about the impacts of climate change and finding local solutions to adapt to these changes.

Badr emphasized the critical role of the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development in establishing strategic partnerships worldwide, as well as partnerships between the government and the private sector to exchange expertise and promote the transition to a green economy.

He also underscored the mission's role, noting that the National Initiative was showcased in England as an unprecedented global experience implemented across all governorates of Egypt.

The session, moderated by Karim Rafaat, Head of Engage Group, featured presentations on several projects that won in the first and second rounds of the initiative. It detailed the development of these projects post-victory, including international and national partnerships, and highlighted the increase in their investments, which have exceeded one million dollars.