Cairo: Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania Al Mashat, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to transitioning to a green economy and enhancing environmental sustainability. The aim is to boost the share of public green investments to 55 percent, as indicated in a Cabinet statement.

According to State Information Service Egypt, this announcement was made during a meeting with Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad, focusing on the 2025/2026 economic and social development plan for the environment sector. Al Mashat emphasized Egypt’s Vision 2030, which prioritizes creating a sustainable and integrated ecosystem. The strategy targets climate change, conservation of natural resources, and improvements in waste management infrastructure.

Al Mashat also revealed that starting from the fiscal year 2026/2027, Egypt will shift from annual economic plans to a three-year development framework, aligning with the Unified Public Finance Law.

Minister Fouad outlined key upcoming environmental projects, such as the delivery of 120 electric buses for Greater Cairo, part of a $200 million World Bank-backed initiative for sustainable transport. Additionally, she highlighted the nearing completion of Egypt’s first integrated waste management city in 10th of Ramadan, covering 1,226 feddans. This facility is designed to manage various types of waste for new cities east of the Nile and will involve private sector investment.

The Environment Ministry is also advancing waste management infrastructure across the nation, supporting institutional frameworks to bolster sustainability efforts.