Egypt: Egypt has received a carbon footprint verification report for the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum, paving the way for its designation as a carbon-neutral facility, officials said on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathi stated that the report confirmed the opening event had a low environmental impact in line with international standards. This is a reflection of Egypt's efforts to incorporate sustainability into its tourism and cultural projects. Acting Environment Minister Manal Awad mentioned that this initiative marks the first instance of carbon footprint accounting being applied to a national project in Egypt. The approach is expected to be replicated across other major state projects, bolstering the country's climate commitments under its 2030 and 2050 strategies.

The museum stands as the first public site in Egypt to have its environmental compliance legally documented and verified under global standards. Officials assert that this positions the museum as a model for sustainable, low-emission public facilities.